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First of all, just breathe. The knee jerk reactions, fake news, conspiracy theories and stocking up on toilet paper are all causing a much bigger problem than the virus could ever. Irrespective of where you stand on the issue; there [...]

The franchise market is an attractive growth strategy for business owners. And while the local market is thriving with an estimated turnover of R587 billion, it’s no guarantee that it will be easy to succeed. That said, if you are [...]

Getting a new business off the ground can be daunting. The first step to creating your new business is to set up an efficient business plan. Such a document not only allows outsiders to get a better idea of your [...]

Organisations of today exist in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment. If they have any hope of staying relevant in light of this kind of pressure, they need to constantly test and measure their processes, to ensure they are tracking [...]

Work-life balance – we’re all seeking it, but very few of us actually manage to achieve it. Considering family and other personal commitments is crucial if you hope to lead a balanced life. While it might be difficult to prioritise, [...]

Many would-be entrepreneurs have not done their homework and base their business idea on what they think people should buy, rather than what people really want or actually do buy. Testing the market thoroughly could mean the difference between a [...]

In the 21st century, companies have discovered the secret that true business success comes from understanding the needs and desires of a specific target market. It takes both good identification of what people need AND promoting their product, service and [...]

Funding your start-up business can be next to impossible without cash. Strict lending standards continue to challenge many start-ups. So what's a fledgling business owner to do? Here are some funding ideas to help you get started. Keep your day [...]

For many time-poor business owners, it is far too easy to procrastinate when it comes to the more mundane or unpleasant tasks. Yet these are often the tasks that can keep business ticking over. Bruce Wilson, Global Master Business Coach, [...]

It is a sad fact that the majority of South Africans have little to no savings, and mountains of debt. Max Moyo, who will be a speaker at the upcoming SA Business Excellence Forum, has a simple response to people [...]

While as business leaders and employees we cannot always be performing at our peak, we can certainly hope to reach this peak more often. Tim Goodenough, Executive Coach, says there are simple steps that can be taken to make this [...]

Advertising is a significant investment for any company. If approached correctly, it can yield great results, but in the same way, if it fails, it can be an expensive mistake. There are seven key areas of advertising that will help [...]

We’ve all heard the saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” In my experience, until we understand the WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) we never really do anything. So let’s first take a step back and [...]

Many entrepreneurs sometimes feel like their business is like a roller coaster,  despite the fact that they are delivering excellent products or services and have satisfied customers. Often, this is because they’re behaving like employees. In other words, they’re working [...]

It’s essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to master the use of their precious and irreplaceable time. However there are many underlying benefits of creating a 30-hour work week. Learning how to reduce your typical work week by 10 hours [...]

Referrals are an excellent and cost-effective way of marketing and growing a business. To be effective, however, this requires forethought, preparation and good execution. Three effective strategies to get referrals: Stay in touch We recommend making contact with customers at [...]