Start-up businesses aren’t built on Instagram

After her departure from the competition in Wednesday 28’s episode, Fast talks social media engagement – and her hacks for making sure you don’t waste all your time chasing likes and follows… I’m going to start with the caveat that some businesses do rely heavily on their social profile to build their brand. However, I’d argue that 99% of start-ups …

Being comfortable with being uncomfortable

Following on from her first blog on dealing with setbacks, this week Fast explains why focusing only on the tasks you love isn’t conducive to running a successful business… When you start up a new business there are a million things to do and very little time to do them in. As such, most people revert to what they are good …

Don’t expect setbacks, but expect to deal with them

In a three-part series, Reality Bites, Young Gun, Jackie Fast gives an exclusive insight into her experiences on the BBC’s hit-show The Apprentice, including the lessons she learned each week and how she has applied them in business.  For her first blog, Fast talks dealing with setbacks – from 4am wake-ups on the show to stress coping mechanisms… Far too often, people …