Swan Global Direct Investigate Peter Jones' Controversial Statements About Entrepreneurs And University

    NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND, February 28, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Customer acquisition experts, Swan Global Direct have investigated controversial statements made by entrepreneur, and self-made millionaire, Peter Jones. Speaking to the Daily Mirror on the subject on entrepreneurship, Peter Jones said: "For entrepreneurs, university is a complete waste of time. You're not gaining any enterprise experience. To be a doctor you have to go through it. But for an entrepreneur? No." It isn't hard to understand why Jones has formed this opinion, with some of the world's most successful business owners being high school and university dropouts. However there are many university courses now available that are teaching many of the necessary skills and knowledge that would be beneficial for start-ups. As entrepreneurship has become a more popular career choice, universities have now started to recognise that there is a demand for the subject to be put on their curriculum and as a result, entrepreneurship courses are increasing massively.

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Jones, who is a supporter of entrepreneurship, has committed to helping budding entrepreneurs with a network of academies. Maintaining a philosophy of 'learning by doing', his academies offer courses for young people aged 16+ at BTEC and Apprenticeship level in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. He has also founded the national Tycoon in Schools competition, which encourages young people to start and run a business whilst still at school. Speaking about the competition, Jones said: "We've been brought up in this country to believe entrepreneurship can't be taught. That's absolute hogwash."

While people have formed the belief that an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen cannot be taught and that these characteristics are in-built, at Swan Global Direct they firmly believe that through on-going advice, guidance and support, it is possible for individuals to learn entrepreneurship. The reasoning behind their opinion is their proven track record of developing young professionals into successful businessmen and women.

"People learn through different methods and while I would never discourage someone from pursuing education through university or college, I know from my own personal experience that hands on, learning as you go is extremely beneficial," said Managing Director at Swan Global Direct, Lee Sansum.

At Swan Global Direct they are supporters of entrepreneurship and the firm has a proven track record for developing budding entrepreneurs into successful businessmen and women. They offer excellent development opportunities and teach all aspects of their business fundamentals including; Administration, Client Relations, HR and Finance, Motivational and Public Speaking Skills, Project Management, Promotions and Sales.

Based in Newcastle, Swan Global Direct is a fast growing sales and event marketing firm that specialise in face-to-face marketing solutions. Through creative and engaging campaigns the firm act on their clients' behalf, meeting with consumers one-on-one to gain a thorough understanding of their needs and deliver a personalised customer experience. Founded by entrepreneur and business owner, Lee Sansum, the firm are strong supporters of entrepreneurship and they offer support and guidance for budding entrepreneurs looking to learn all of the necessary skills and knowledge to go on to become a successful business owners.


SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/07/08/dragons-den-peter-jones-no-university-entrepreneur-_n_7751224.html?utm_hp_ref=entrepreneurs

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