Entrepreneurship

WHAT BUSINESS CAN LEARN FROM FOOTBALL FRENZY.

The World Cup in Brazil has taken football frenzy to a new high. So what better time to consider what business people can learn from this exciting game? Those 90 minutes could be worth a lifetime of learning. 1. Have a goal – and defend it with your life. Don’t let anyone stop you from achieving the goal you have set yourself. It is in the opponent’s interest to deflect you from your goal. Use everything in your power to protect your goal and stay focused on it. 2. Never stop believing you can win. Not for a second should you doubt your ability […]

Shared Office vs Home Office

So, you’ve taken the leap. You have decided to give up working for others and start a business on your own. You have the determination and the drive – and are willing to do what it takes to make a success of your business. At this juncture, it is likely that you will need to take a long, hard look at your finances. What do you have in terms of capital? What can you invest in the business to give it the best possible start? Like most start-ups, your first thoughts might be to cut expenses wherever possible. One way to save, you might think, […]

Is Your Business Kinetic?

Kinetic: relating to or resulting from motion. A question most businesses need to ask themselves today is: how ‘kinetic’ is my business? The key word in the dictionary definition of ‘kinetic’ is ‘motion”. Is your business moving, adapting, constantly changing, to meet the needs of the times? Or is, as is often the case even with so-called modern businesses, is it in a time-warp? Is it hampered by traditional, inflexible working practices, bogged down by hierarchies, systems and methods that are out of date? The danger is not just these archaic business practices but that someone more agile and nimble can overtake you without your even […]

Checklist For Business Travellers

You’re a business traveler. You know too well that things don’t always go as planned. To avoid hassles, even last-minute panics, here’s a checklist of things to pack, as collated from frequent travelers. Don’t leave home without them! Your own MiFi hotspot. It’s a credit card-sized package that give you access to 4G networks. Saves a lot of money on airport WiFi connections. It’s a personal favourite of many CEOs. Your own GPS navigation device for rental cars. Fits easily into your purse or carry-on. You can also turn your smartphone into a GPS device. It’s good to have a readymade mount for your dashboard. […]

Sharing An Office Makes Good Business Sense

One of the first important decisions a start-up or small business needs to make is – where do we work from? While a home office may seem like an attractive low – or no – cost option, there are several drawbacks, the main one being that it does not give a professional image. So you need an office which can serve not only as a place of business operations but also for client communication. You should choose your office space like you would make any other business decision. Look at the alternatives and determine your best course. Avoid cash drain […]

How To Master Your Workflow

Working is not just a nine to five thing. It’s what you accomplish in that time that really counts. How can you organize your time for greater productivity? Here are some easy ways you can master your workflow: 1. Make a to-do list. People at the top use a to-do list every single day. One of the real secrets of getting more done is to work steadily on the list, keep it visible and use it as a guide as you go through the day. 2. Prioritize your tasks using A’s (high value), B’s (not quite so important) and […]