Welcome to The Entrepreneur's Journal
Welcome to The Entrepreneur’s Journal, where Cora Barnes shares her insights, experiences, and strategies from over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur. Here, you’ll find thoughtful reflections on entrepreneurship, practical advice for startups, and growth strategies tailored for business leaders at every stage.
Expect posts covering a wide range of topics, from overcoming the challenges of scaling a business, to fostering resilience, to people management and leadership insights. Whether you’re navigating your first venture or looking for ways to take your business to the next level, The Entrepreneur’s Journal is a source of inspiration and actionable guidance.
Journal Posts
The Hidden Power of Relationships in Business Growth
I sometimes talk about business growth as if it is all strategy, sales and scale, and yes these are key elements of any business BUT
Building a Business on Values, Not Just Revenue
When you are building a business, revenue matters; You need sales. You need margins. You need cash flow. You want profit for your investment You
When Business Doesn’t Go to Plan: What Failure Teaches Us
There is a version of entrepreneurship that gets talked about most. The wins. The launch. The momentum. The growth story once everything starts to look
Why Career Growth Is More Like Travel Than a Straight Line
There are some days in business that remind you exactly why opening doors matters. Recently, we welcomed Erin from SETU Waterford to 3Q Recruitment through the CreateHER programme, and I
The Courage to Start Before You Feel Ready
There is a moment in every founder’s journey that stands out. Not when everything feels clear. Not when confidence is high. But when the next
Consistency: The Leadership Skill We Need to Talk About More
There’s a lot written about leadership. Vision. Strategy. Innovation. All important, but in my experience of building businesses and working with entrepreneurs, the leadership skill