• [02:30 ] An introduction to Bola Yusuff


• [02:50 ] Bola explains why he became an entrepreneur


• [04:00 ] We find out if social class is a barrier to becoming successful


• [05:54 ] Bola shares his experience as a Black Entrepreneur


• [07:52 ] Is being an entrepreneur a talent?


• [10:50 ] We find out about Bolas’ last job, and how it helped to shape his business


• [12:15 ] Why you should get paid to learn your craft


• [14:00 ] How important is sales experience in starting your business


• [15:15 ] How to obtain the skills you are lacking or resources you are missing


• [17:30 ] Why it is important to think BIG in business


• [20:50 ] Should you “fake it, until you make it”, when starting out in business


• [23:00 ] How to build integrity with high profile clients


• [25:00 ] Why you need a contract in place with your clients


• [27:30 ] We explore how doing business with the US, differs from the UK


• [32:59 ] Bola shares what is working in promoting his business


• [39:00 ] We find out if Bola is the face of his business


• [40:00 ] Is there a place for CVs in the future?


• [42:19 ] How to maintain a long-term relationship with your clients


• [45:00 ] How as a small business, you can compete with larger brands, and win


• [47:45 ] Who controls the money – Why you need to know, how your business make money, in detail


• [50:30 ] Is it OK for your business not to make a profit in the first year?


• [51:40 ] How long do you give your business, until you give up on your idea


• [58:55 ] Some advice for professionals, from ethnic minorities

Key points you will learn

• Why it is important to think BIG in business


• Should you “fake it, until you make it”, when starting out in business


• How as a small business, you can compete with larger brands, and win

Links and resources mentioned

• More from International Tax Search
  
  
  
  • www.internationaltaxsearch.com
  
  
  • You can email Bola at info@internationaltaxsearch.com
  
  
  
  


• Recommended reading (affiliate link):
  
  
  
  • The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Hardcover – by Grant Cardone
  
  
  
  

Homework

In order to start a recruitment company, get a job with a recruitment company and learn their processes. You will also learn if this is  something you want to pursue.

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