Finding Finance
Stop the Casualties Many new and experienced business people come to see me at The British Library each month and the question of finance and where to find it is always high on their agenda.
In The Media
Mentoring Matters
Why Mentoring Matters The British Library in London might seem an unusual place to look for a mentor but you would be surprised. Originally part of The British Museum it became a separate entity in 1973. The current building, found on the Euston Road, was designed by Sir Colin St. John Wilson and…
Britain is a Top Location
Standing up for Britain – A Great Destination for Business by Leon Fear LEON FEAR examines why Great Britain remains a top location for business in comparison to its European rivals
Small Business – Key Growth Area in UK
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Urban Times August 2013. With small businesses dubbed the key to growth in the US, UK and Canada – what can be done to ensure they’re as effective as possible? We hear from leading entrepreneur, Stephen Fear. Stop The (Business) Casualties The…
International Schools Role
International Business Schools and Their Role in Society International Business Schools such as Harvard situated in Boston, USA, which was founded in 1908 and started with only 59 students, are important bedrocks for the study of business by future generations.
Time is of the Essence
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Urban Times August 2013. Time – The Most Important Asset We Have by Stephen Fear “Time is money” is an often muted phrase but how many people really pay attention to it? In today’s fast paced society there never seems enough time, which…
Sell your Business
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Urban Times August 2013. Selling your business after spending years creating it is probably the most important thing you will do. Personally I hate selling businesses because for me they become part of my daily activities & serve as an intrinsic element…
Honourary Degree for phonebox Millionnaire
Bristol businessman gets honorary degree by Michael Ribbeck ONE of Bristol’s most successful businessmen has been recognised with an honorary degree. Stephen Fear, who went on to make a fortune despite having little in the way of a formal education, set up his first office in a phone box…
Dr Fear – Doctorate for Business Man
Bristol businessman and tycoon Stephen Fear gets honorary degree One of Bristol’s most successful businessmen has been recognised with an honorary degree. Stephen Fear, who went on to make a fortune despite having little in the way of a formal education, set up his first office in a phone-box…
Political or Not?
Let’s Get Political by Stephen Fear Karren Brady, star of The Apprentice and vice-chairman of West Ham United Football Club, has said that she would like to enter politics but that being fast tracked doesn’t appeal to her. Stating that too many politicians “theorise about business”, a sentiment I must agree with.
Managing Risk
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Urban Times July 2013. Learning How To Manage Risk By Thinking Things Through Business is to a certain extent about risk but it needn’t always be risky, that’s another thing altogether. Many entrepreneurs starting new businesses borrow to get them started, often from…
Judging Talent
Stephen Fear to be a judge at London Loves Talent Awards 2013
UWE Bristol awards Honorary Degree to Stephen Fear
UWE Bristol will award the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration to Stephen Fear in recognition of his significant contribution to enterprise and entrepreneurship. The Honorary Degree will be conferred at the Awards Ceremony of the Faculty of Business and Law on Wednesday 24 July at Bristol Cathedral. Stephen…
Whats in a Brand?
What’s in a Brand? Brands such as Coca-Cola, Mercedes and Louis Vuitton don’t become international icons overnight or indeed by accident.