Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight - Claire Menzies

Ignition’s Group Chairwoman in the spotlight

For International Women’s Day, The Successful Founder - a magazine that covers inspiring features and founder spotlight for its entrepreneur based readership - asked our Group Chairwoman, Claire Menzies, to share 5 tips for entrepreneurial success and her top 5 inspirational women, during a recent interview.

What are your top 5 tips for entrepreneurial success?

1. Know what you’re aiming for and why

Your north star/big vision must be in constant sight, no matter if you’re thrown off course when things go wrong (which they will). Your north star is your foundation, compass and guiding light and will help guide you through times of real uncertainty and onward to success.

2. Stay determined

You must be determined if you want to keep moving forwards. There will be challenges and you will experience uncertainty and fear. Always remain determined.

3. Expect change

No matter how carefully you plan, something may go wrong, so be prepared to adapt. And don’t try to be all things for all aspects of your business – embrace your value and expertise then surround yourself with the experts you need to be truly successful.

4. Don’t burn out

Research your competition and don’t waste time trying to reinvent proven results in any area of your business. Be savvy, stay lean and resilient and stay on top of your personal energy too, so you won’t burn out. Best business practice and personal wellbeing are directly linked to sustainable success.

5. Remember to stay sane

Work with clients and people you respect and enjoy – life is precious! Wherever possible, try hard and discipline yourself to stress a little less. Laughter and positivity strengthen your emotional and mental wellbeing and when you feel good it helps to keep tricky characters from getting to you.