Stewart McCure

Writer, performer, management consultant

England

An Australian living in London.  A self-employed training consultant to the global health care industry.  A producer, director and performer of improv comedy.  A trustee of an adult education charity in West London.  A writer and occaisional blogger

 

 

Failure is an orphan

October 15, 2008  /  Stewart McCure

On Facebook today and this advert came up on a side panel.


I know nothing at all about the Alchemy Network group and I'm sure that in amongst the 5 amazing, information packed days are some really valuable insights.   My issue is with Selling Point 2: -
You will receive 12 months network support at NO cost  
Whatever this is, it won't be as good as it sounds.  I know that a lot of people like the idea of self-employment but because going out on your own is a daunting prospect they'd welcome some help along the way.  We all need friends, right?

The truth is that if my business is failing then I can't see your 'network support' providing any meaningful help.  It doesn't sound like you'll find me solid clients or arrange a competitive loan in a cashflow crisis or help with filing the tax return.  And if I'm flourishing then you'll want me for marketing purposes more than I'll need you.

They say that 'success has a hundred fathers but failure is an orphan'.  Why should I pay you to share (only) in my upside?

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tags / Attitude, Beginnings