Paul Croker, CIO, 18iT
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Paul Croker speaks to The Industry Leaders about his work and what he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey.
What's Your Story?
I am the vCIO offering IT Strategy to SME businesses. Most will know what a part-time FD looks like and why they are used. I provide the same kinda thing but for IT.
We offer it as a service 1 or 2 days a month and align with the business plan.
What Best Describes You?
I'm an ambitious career-professional
I want my business to get noticed online
I want to build my personal brand
You can travel back in time to Day 1 of your business or career - what advice would you give to younger-you, knowing what you know now?
Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Trust yourself; you know more than you give yourself credit for.
What one book or podcast changed your life?
I don't have a single one, I listen to a few different podcasts and have a number of books but there is not one on its own
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