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6.5 reasons why entrepreneurship is like surfing
They might seem worlds apart, but in fact there are many similarities between surfers and entrepreneurs. Here are six and a half.
Interest rates and small business pain
With recent interest rate rises, much talk has centred on how the increases are likely to affect families and mortgage repayments. However, the impact on small business owners and their cashflow shouldn’t be ignored.
Simple logos are the best logos
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that simple logos are the best kind of logos. If you don’t agree, consider the world’s top 100 brands, according to Interbrand.
Post-Easter personal and business resolutions you should act on NOW
With the start of the next quarter of 2010, now is a good time to make your personal and business resolutions for the remainder of 2010 and beyond. Here are the things to consider.
Here are four quick and effective ways to build trust in your organisation
Consider for a moment someone you trust deeply. Think about why you trust them. What is it that they say or do that makes you believe you can trust them? Conversely, think about someone you do not trust. What is it that they say or do that causes you not to trust them? The answers to these questions are more powerful than you think.
Top 10 Easter tips for small businesses
Keeping a close watch on cashflow and improving administration processes is the answer to growth and sustainability in 2010. Here is a ten-point checklist designed to help small businesses get their houses in order.
10 ways to build a list
Whether selling a product or service, every business needs to attract people to its offerings and encourage them to take action. There are easy ways you can build your list of opt-in customers and community members. Start with these 10 actions:
Rebuttal: PR is More Than Cocaine and Hookers (Most of the Time)
‘Add value. Be a real human being.’ It sounds simple, and it probably is if you’re a one woman band flogging a set of steak knives. But what if you are an organisation with a small army of people who actually speak to customers each day?
Straight-forward steps to improve your business cashflow
Poor cashflow is the biggest killer of promising startups and SMEs. Here, Alan Sharfman provides some outlines some simple steps you can take to improve you cashflow situation.
How we stood out on a tiny budget at the SXSW Trade Show
Over 400 vendors all competing for attention, all selling their wares. Each have spent tens of thousands of dollars on their booth to make them look professional and successful.









