
Alan Manly
Alan Manly is the CEO of CampusQ and author of 'The Unlikely Entrepreneur'. Alan is a published author, company director and entrepreneur with over 30 years' experience in the technology and education industries. Alan has twenty years of experience as a company director with private, public and NFP companies. He has been active in representing the education industry and is a former board member of two education industry peak bodies.
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Why family support is crucial to business success
One cannot underestimate the important role your family plays in the success of your business especially if it is just s...
Jul 7, 2020

The four-step guide to starting a successful business
Few people enjoy writing a business plan but it’s a great "sobriety test" for entrepreneurs with new ideas and a must if...
Aug 21, 2019

Seven key traits of successful entrepreneurs
To be a successful entrepreneur, one must have a special combination of traits to successfully navigate the ups and down...
Feb 14, 2019

Five ways to stay motivated as you build your own business
The success of any start-up relies on how it fares during its first six months or so which is considered to be the most ...
Jan 14, 2019

How to get the most out of a networking event
The goal is to be at a networking function that has a room full of potential clients.
Aug 2, 2018

Why taking a risk is key to entrepreneurial success
The entrepreneur embraces risk in every facet of their life and it is what drives them to perform.
Mar 22, 2018

The #1 mistake start-ups make
Entrepreneurs are prone to accept, and some suggest enjoy, the lack of safety engendered by taking risks that would be n...
Oct 11, 2017

How to make your start-up irresistible to investors – Part 2
Selling the dream is all part of the sizzle that will sell an entrepreneur's dream to investors.
Aug 3, 2017

How to make your start-up irresistible to investors – Part 1
Most investors have seen many business plans so make yours standout and get that much-needed backing.
Jul 27, 2017

Five things I wish I knew before starting a business
Starting a business will consume all your energy, with planning often consisting of surviving from day-to-day.
Dec 6, 2016