The answer is yes; your business does need a website. Recently we held talks with a charitable organization as to the importance of them having a website. This is an organization which offers vital services to those in need and also offers support to the family. Thus having a website is critical to their survival […]
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Sales are going as planned; you are making payments on time and saving a bit but what if you could save more of what you take in? We know it is tough to compete with the big guys; they buy in bulk and make deals that small business cannot. So what can you do? Pool
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As the new year approaches, you must think more creative as to how you are going to get the visibility needed to grow your business. If you are not getting the traction you need in your PR attempt then you may want to look at collaborating. Get together with one or more business owners offering
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In a previous article we spoke on increasing your bottom line via up selling you can view it here. Today we are continuing with the mindset of increasing profits and another way to do so is by cross selling. In effect it is enticing a customer to buy more of your products or services which
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“The way you see people is the way you treat them and the way you treat them is what they become. I recall this quote by author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It reminds me of equity theory. Essentially this theory, wants to find a fair balance to ensure a strong and productive relationship is achieved with the
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We are at the end of the first half of the year and already so many natural disasters have dominated headlines. Many businesses are already preparing as they expect to face more weather related threats, is your business prepared? Here are three (3) quick tips to get you going. Take some time to prepare as
Your business may (or not yet) be bringing in six or seven figures income; but did you know you can grow your business successfully and get to six or seven figures income and more; by following the right financial advice?Here is a quick tip. Invest. Don’t just save; invest. Whatever you don’t spend on business
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Up selling is one way to increase your bottom line, it is a popular strategy used in many industries; it essentially is getting the customer to buy more of your products or services. Up selling if done right; will increase your bottom line which brings the question, why are you leaving money on the table
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Here is a quick tip for you: Do you want to be an expert on TV or Radio? First things first; know your topic; do your homework! What programme are you targeting? Which segment do you want to appear in? Know all you can about that programme; hence read the book or watch an episode
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If you are planning on success for your business then assessing and putting a plan in place for risk is a must. Risks are inevitable hence planning for them is a must, it doesn’t mean you are being pessimistic, what it does show is that you know the value of forward planning. We recently took
Natural disasters dominated world headlines in the second half of 2017 causingdisruption to many businesses, most of which were unprepared and faced theconsequences. The economic impact of said disasters continues to push economiclosses, so; how are you preparing for this coming year? A good place to start is with a review of your critical business functions,
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As an entrepreneur you want to run a successful business and enjoy all the freedoms of owning your business; exotic travels, stress free days, long weekends etc. but how can you enjoy all that if you are tied to the business and your staff call you for every decision; stressful isn’t it? This is why
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As we are pulled in several directions each day with people and tasks demanding our time; then we have the inevitable; tasks left undone. Here are 3 quick tips to help you make the most of each day. E-mailingE-mails can be huge time wasters, screen e-mails and take your time in responding to queries and
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Here is a quick sales tip for you. If you have chosen sales as a career then you must also choose to maintain a positive attitude. A positive attitude gives you the power to make a difference in your life and others. It will make a world of difference in your success as you will
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Cash Flow Issues? As an entrepreneur you need cash to pay the bills, your team and to make purchases to keep the business afloat and grow but how do you handle your cash flow successfully? I met with one of my successful clients; who had the same question. She couldn’t understand how she is always
