Call it coincidence, luck or serendipity, there is something to be said for being in the right place at the right time. Many a great business has been forged out of the discovery of a new and innovative product or approach which was almost accidental or was due to two people meeting and connecting.
This week an excellent opportunity came along out of the completion of a project, and arose out of my making use of an unscheduled break in an Auckland meeting last Friday. Without that break the opportunity would not have had the chance to arise.
I try to be open to whatever may be out there, but I have met entrepreneurs with that special gift to seize an opportunity when it arises. More importantly, they put themselves in the best position to detect and realise the opportunities as they may arise.
The best part about what I do is being able to bring a fresh pair of eyes to a business or situation and being creative to bring forth and explore new opportunities " be it in improving how business is done through to improvement of marketing strategies and bringing in new customers.
The driving force of some of the world's greatest businesses has been the creative spark created when two like-minded people connect and bring their ideas to a receptive market. The story of Richard Branson is a good example. If you read about the creation and development of the Virgin Empire you will see an entrepreneur who was always open to opportunities and put himself in places where he was exposed to people who could help him to achieve his goals.
