06/05/2020
New life can come from near death experiences.
Tenacity, the quality of being very determined, is not a word that gets bandied around much in the small business world, but it’s a hidden trait is common… Read more
06/05/2020
Don’t chop marketing, start planting seeds.
As the storm of COVID continues to batter most small business, cutting costs is central to the survival strategies of most. In that swathe of cuts, it would be … Read more
24/03/2020
Small business in 2020. Hang on for the wild ride.
As the tsunami of change in our envelops us all, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and not be clear on what actions to take to keep our businesses afloat. The c… Read more
08/03/2020
Employees and friendship – dancing away from difficulty.
As a new business owner many years ago, I made one of the common mistakes of small business owners: becoming too friendly with employees. As a twenty-someth… Read more
08/03/2020
Need a Lawyer? Here’s 5 Tips for Businesses Seeking Legal Advice.
As a business owner, it’s very likely that you’re going to need legal advice at some point along your journey. Although hiring a lawyer may sound li… Read more
01/12/2019
Spark your business with a blog.
A business blog is a cost-effective way to market your products or services. It can help build your online presence, establish your business as an industry auth… Read more
01/12/2019
Online crime is creeping into our lives. A personal story.
As the world becomes more and more digitised, stories of ransomware, identity theft, hacking and online fraud seem to be more common, and to be getting closer a… Read more
29/09/2019
Business planning for tougher times.
For the most part, business plans tell a story of growth and development for the business. This is not just because the owner is trying to convince a bank or in… Read more
30/07/2019
Terms and Conditions: why they matter.
When most of us hear the words Terms and Conditions, our eyes glaze over and we yawn as we click ‘Agree’ or just pass over and sign the document… Read more
29/07/2019
Being a good client is (also) good business.
We’ve all had nightmare clients. You know the ones, that push the limits, demand, call at all hours, try to get more out of you for nothing and pay la… Read more