If there’s anything that the tales of David and Goliath, and Tortoise versus Hare have taught us, it’s that size doesn’t matter. Especially when it comes to being in business. It’s true that when you’re starting out, it can […]
If you think raising a child is hard, try raising a business! True story. Children are at least genetically programmed to grow. Yes, you have to feed, clothe and water them, and keep them warm and safe. But – […]
The late, great Steve Jobs once said, “To me, ideas are worth nothing unless executed. They are just a multiplier. Execution is worth millions.” When it comes to knowing what makes a business great, it’s hard to argue with […]
“Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule no. 2: Never forget rule No.1.” This is one of billionaire businessman Warren Buffet’s more famous soundbites. And, as he is arguably the world’s greatest stock investor, we can safely assume he […]
It’s pretty easy to sell anything once. Slashing prices and offering promotions can be quite persuasive. Armed with these types of incentives, even the most inept salesperson can usually persuade someone to buy something eventually. What counts, however, is […]
Technology is a relative thing that’s pretty much in the eye of the beholder. For example, when we moved from typewriters to MS-Dos computers in the office, we were all agog at the wonders of technology. People were tripping […]
Remember when you first got married and it was just the two of you? You were young, full of energy, very much in love, and more than likely pretty strapped for cash. But you didn’t care because you had […]
South Africa is a country with massive unemployment. This is why fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and encouraging the creation of small businesses is so important. SME’s create between 65 and 70 percent of all new jobs in the South […]
When you first read that headline, you might have thought this was going to be a very short article! I mean, it can’t be possible to start a business with no money! Can it? Actually, it is. In fact, […]
There’s a reason that almost all new businesses spend weeks or months deliberating over the right font, colour and shape of their new company logo. Whether you’re new in business or exploring another exciting opportunity, there is no doubt […]
