'I’m too busy'. 'I’d love to but I’m very busy'. 'I’ll get round to that when I’m not so busy'. How often have you said any of those phrases? How many times a week do you hear someone else say those phrases? They’re very common and 'busyness' seems to have become a way of life for many people.

In this article I look at intrapreneurship and how successful organisations for the future can leverage organisational talent. In order to address this, I’m going to answer two questions. Firstly, what kind of environment will enable intrapreneurs to flourish and create value, and second, how can individuals develop and be recognised as an entrepreneur?

The global talent war (and even the local talent war!) is a head scratcher for many business leaders and entrepreneurs like you. How can you attract and retain the very best talent that is going to help you build, grow and innovate? How do you make an impact and create real value for your customers, shareholders, stakeholders and employees and yourself?

Have you ever walked down a supermarket aisle and looked at the choice that is now available to you? Take one small example – toothpaste. You can have fluoride, whitening, gum care, sensitive, whitening and sensitive, mint flavoured, protection for enamel – and the choice goes on. How do you choose?

Have you ever been at a networking event where you were cornered and talked at by the “it’s all about me” person from hell? I recall one such event at which I was the guest speaker. During the pre-lunch networking I introduced myself to 2 people who were in conversation, but it was more like one person being bombarded with a sales pitch by the other.

Valentine’s day is a day for love, romance, caring, surprises, thoughtfulness and most of all selflessness. So when it comes to your business, how do you woo your clients?