31/01/2019
“It’s in your contract!” Business relationships gone sour can cost
Over the last few weeks we have been moving office at The Business Plan Company. Only a small move, but through mishandling, the experience with our previous of… Read more
06/12/2018
It’s time to get your head in the cloud
Written by: Darren Sproats, The Lad In the past, most small businesses relied on PCs in the office to run their business. If the manager was on the ball, the… Read more
05/12/2018
Aesop gives us a lesson in brand experience
The daily news cycle loves to report doom and gloom for the retail sector. Case in point this week is Roger David, closing after 76 years, from a store count th… Read more
01/11/2018
All that glitters: rock star startups grab all the attention
Startups have become one of the hottest things to be involved with in the business world with governments, businesses and investors all clamouring to be part of… Read more
01/11/2018
Website basics for startups
Written by: David Bay, Unicorn Digital Services Many small businesses don’t think they need a website. Many startups tell us they will just use Faceboo… Read more
04/10/2018
Sell less to sell more
When I first started consulting, the firm I was working with were master salespeople. Or so I thought at the time. They had a strict sales process that the whol… Read more
04/10/2018
Forget about time management
As a business owner, the most valuable thing you have is not money, but time. Your ability to leverage your time and generate value is the foundation for creati… Read more
04/09/2018
Before you ask for money, put your pants on!
Imagine for a moment that you are an investor, with eager entrepreneurs pitching their big ideas to you. In a very short time you need to make an assessment of … Read more
04/09/2018
Technology: the key to unleashing your growth
Written by: Daniel He, The Business Plan Company Would you rather be working ON your business but find you’re working too hard IN your business? Every … Read more
02/08/2018
The Top 3 Social Media Tips for Small Business
Social Media can offer small business owners a fantastic opportunity to connect and interact with potential and current customers in a cost effective and time e… Read more