Should you start a business during challenging times like we face now?If so, how should you go about it?In this episode I speak to Joseph Jones who started a business during the last recession.Joseph has owned three successful businesses in education, property investment and hospitality. His most significant role being the Chief Executive and co-founder of an international exam board, before it was acquired by an investor in 2016.We also discussed:- Getting appropriate training & support to start on your entrepreneurial journey- Mindset & challenges when first starting- What makes an effective leader?- How can you develop leadership skills?- How important is self-esteem & how can you deal with it in a business setting?- What does it mean to have a strategy in business and what steps should you take to develop one?- 3 practical steps to take when thinking about starting a business- Pivoting during challenging times- The benefits of entrepreneurship even when there's a lot of uncertainty out there- Tips for successful outreach to get more business- And a whole lot moreTo find out more about & connect with Joseph please click on the following links:www.edugrowth.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jones-13996b20/-------------------------------------------------https://minotaurmastery.com/https://jurisperitus.co.uk/