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Getting organised
I am quite possibly the world’s best procrastinator when it comes to filing. My in-tray quickly becomes an in-desk and that’s in a world where so much is electronic. As for my digital filing, wel...
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Cash Flow: Things I Learned the Hard Way
The cash flow equation is really simple: Money in, minus money out, equals X. The ‘X’ factor is perhaps the single most important factor in determining whether or not a business will survive the f...
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Managing supplier contracts and SLAs
The contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) that have been entered into between the small business and its suppliers provide a framework for the relationship between the parties. The contract...
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Marketing is a journey not an event
Marketing can seem like a dark art best left to the experts. The problem is that experts are generally quite expensive. Mongezi Mtati, the founding MD of word-of-mouth marketing firm WordStart sugg...
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7 common small business mistakes
There are untold mistakes that the budding entrepreneur can make when blinded by the excitement of starting a new business. The good news is that mistakes are all part of the learning experience...
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Skills or talents – harness both
To successfully develop and implement a business concept, small business owners must possess various traits (and some would argue a degree of luck as well). Included among these are skills and ta...
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Respect vs. fear - which leadership gets the best
As a small business owner, getting the best and most consistent performance from your employees is a priority. The question is which tactic is more effective – a leadership style grounded in mu...
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Business Pitch
As a business owner, you may understand the vision and mission of your business, but articulating that to potential investors is not that simple. Here are some tips to help you pitch your busines...
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Efficiency & Productivity
There are really only two ways to improve your profit margin, either you must increase your price or reduce your costs. The former is always subject to the customer’s willingness to pay, especially...
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Dealing with people who doubt your business idea
As you prepare to start your own business you will inevitably meet people who doubt your business idea. They may mean well but their comments can be a devastating blow to your self-esteem. You will...