Wiseup Blog

An estimated 9 out of 10 startup businesses will fail. Luckily, this means there is a wealth of data to help us understand why they fail. Here we explain the top 5 reasons why startups fail and how a mentor could help your startup avoid the same failures...

As we are plunged into a strict national lockdown, it may feel like a lonely time. But help and support for your situation is out there. We’ve put together a reminder of the ways in which you can access help for your business, career, or mental health during the tough months ahead...

I think we can all agree that it’s about time we were well rid of 2020. It’s been a particularly difficult year for all, professionally and personally. Let’s look optimistically into the New Year as a time when we will make plans and resolutions that we can commit to.

In mentoring, goal setting is crucial due to the often very specific needs of the mentee and the tailored guidance that the mentor will want to provide. Here's how and why to utilise SMART goals in mentoring...

The early stages of growing a startup often call for tailored support. A mentor can be an invaluable resource. Here are just a few reasons why every startup founder should have a mentor...

Getting the best advice from your startup mentor is about asking the right questions. Here are the top 5 questions you should ask to maximise your startup mentoring session…