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Read, read, read – find out – be informed – get connected

At a get together with with 300 A4e Managers from around the world a little while ago I asked what newspapers they read. I wasn’t overwhelmed by the response!! People are always asking me for self improvement and business tips – looking through my blogs you will find plenty – and then it occured to me that I [...]

TV Benefit Busters

I thought I would share the inside track on the making of the Documentary – Benefit Busters which was first screened back in 2009. More than two years ago a guy called Stephen Lambert phoned me up. Stephen and I had previously worked together on two TV programmes – Make me a Million and Secret Millionaire – he is [...]

Top Tips for Entrepreneurs – E’s Number 3

 Here is part 3 of Emma’s top tips for entrepreneurs Marketing Marketing Marketing! Take your A4 pad – use your pen – divide into four sections, date at the top – and every day, every single day, do four marketing activities and make a record of what you did – write down what, who, how [...]

Top Tips for Entrepreneurs – E’s Number 2

Here is number 2 in the list of Emma’s top tips for entrepreneurs! Great E’s have mentors. They attract wiser, been there, done that people who support, encourage and guide them. Their mentors introduce them to people – they help them get to know the people they need to know. They challenge them and bring [...]

Top Tips for Entrepreneurs – E’s Number 1

Here Emma shares with us some of the top tips for entreprenuers that she has learnt over the years. Here’s number 1! Really really succesful E’s have a passion. They want to change something, make something better, they want to change the world a bit. They want to make a difference. They have a powerful [...]

My time @ A4e – A letter from Robert Stones to Emma

Dear Emma, My name is Robert Stones. I have been here at the Milton Keynes office doing the 13 week IAP Program and I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff here for their support and help. I was not sure what A4e could do for a recovering alcoholic ex [...]

Emma Harrision – What inspires me?

A question was sent from my mate Edd in County Durham. He asks: ”What inspires you? Most people will say that inspiration comes from seeing how you can make a difference and reflection on making that difference – hence the company motto ‘improving people’s lives.’ But I think people would like to know what keeps [...]

How Is John Doing Now?

Update from John and his new Employer After his successful interview and gaining employment, John is doing really well in his new job. His employer is pleased with his success and says that John has exceeded his expectations and continues to exceed them. Update from John and his new Employer What the company look for [...]

Emma Harrison in Who Knows Best:Finding A Job

Emma Harrison will be on ‘Who Knows Best: Finding A Job’ aired on Tuesday 10th August 9pm Channel 4. Emma is going head head on Channel 4 this Tuesday night with Ray Lewis to showcase the different ways they believe unemployment can be tackled. Emma in ‘Who Knows Best: Finding A Job’ Aired Tuesday 10th [...]

Emma receives her CBE at Buckingham Palace

Emma receives her CBE at Buckingham Palace

Emma officially received her CBE today from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in recognition of all the work A4e have done to support people back into employment. Emma wanted to express to everyone involved with the business since it first set up how this was an indication of everyone’s hard work to make A4e a [...]