Careers advice presentation on the option of starting your own business, presented by Josh Whiten of Webscape Marketing at careers morning for St Edmund's School Canterbury in June 2014
Own a digital marketing agency
Age 42
Live in Folkestone
At St Edmunds from 1986-1990, Watson House
Studied Art, English, History A level
Ironically one of new not to do business studies or economics
Gained unconditional place at art college during 6th form
Not a model pupil, CAVALIER
Went into marketing by accident
Had several jobs then launched first business in 98
Then specialized in digital marketing; a new frontier
Get to do cool things
Started several businesses
My job didn’t exist 10-15 years ago
Although some things never change
ASK…
What’s good about starting your own business?
Never been easier Make money Be your own boss Flexibility Fulfilment Make things better
ASK…
Risk Loneliness Hard work Long hours No time off Irregular income
Arrogant Passionate Make things simpler or better Creative problem solvers, ideas driven Inspire others to believe
Handle rejection Prove others wrong Tolerant of risk Willing to Fail Overcome adversity Twitchy
If you are thinking of starting a business, these are my tips…