It’s no secret that a slowdown or contraction in economic activities happens from time to time. Many business owners reading this will have experienced the Global Financial Crisis and/or the COVID-19 outbreak. If you still have a business, you clearly made some of the right moves. Which leads to the question – what are the …
Managing your finances, savings and investments is more complex today than ever. Financial planning is crucial, but how do you choose a financial planner?
So, you’re thinking about using a marketing calendar for your business but you’re not sure if it’s worth the effort or how exactly to go about it. Let’s clear something up right off the bat: you DEFINITELY need a marketing calendar. No matter what business you’re in or how small it is, you need to …
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Busy work. That work you have to get done, but somehow seems to take over your entire day and before you know it, you’ve reached the end of the week and still haven’t managed to make a dent on the most important task on your to do list. Sure, this can be about priorities, but …
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If you once ran a thriving taxi company that started to fade when Uber burst on the scene or a hotel that suffered from the impact of Airbnb, you know what the word “disruption” means. You probably don’t do either of those things but could the business you do run be equally at risk from …
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How highly do you value leads in your business? For any small or medium business, leads should be the most highly prized currency — to be consistently sought and converted. Without a steady flow of new opportunities, how do you grow? How do you take things to the next level? How do you prepare for …
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Intellectual property. It’s a hot topic. Why? Because, in the globalised and ultra-connected world we live in, the intellectual property (IP) of individuals and businesses is increasingly at risk. It’s not just famous cases like Ugg Boots that are making the news. Trade mark, patent and copyright infringements in general are on the rise – …
Read more “Everything you need to know about trade marks for your business”
Any business that isn’t planning for the future is planning to get left behind. While most business owners know that budgeting is a critical part of their planning, there is some confusion about which components should be included in a budget. There are three critical elements. Together, they provide the oversight you need for your …
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“I get all my business from word-of-mouth marketing.” “I’m a referral business.” “I don’t have the budget for marketing.” “I’m just too busy to market my business!” If you find yourself saying any of the above, it’s likely that you experience considerable peaks and troughs in your small business. Why? Because it means that you …
Read more “5 alternatives to word-of-mouth marketing for small businesses”