DON’T MAKE A MOVE WITHOUT READING THIS!
So you are relocating to a new office? Congratuations. We could even say, “Commiserations”, depending on how well prepared you are. We suggest that you don’t make a move till you read this. First of all, determine a ‘moving office’ budget and keep to it. Even small offices that are re-locating would do well to […]
13 CONVERSATION OPENERS FOR 2013
They say 13 is an unlucky number. We don’t agree. This is 2013 and we believe it could be your lucky year, the year when success is just waiting to happen. So to help you along, we have compiled 13 conversation openers that you could use next time you go to a party or conference […]
HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT GROWING YOUR COSTS
Can a business grow without increasing costs? Here’s how you can plan for growth without incurring extra costs. You need a business center that understands your needs and will bring you savings from unexpected directions. For instance, your study of the market shows that you could benefit from expansion. Before you think of investing in […]
Avoided by big clients? No more worries!
Business is a tricky and unpredictable game you can never predict an outcome as all you might know is it didn’t go as per planned. No business is static and it moves on an upward track or on its way down & gives you a fair chance to move from your present situation. What if […]
How to Kill the Fears When Starting a Business: Part II
So you read how when one assumes “The Right business means success” is the actual starting point of all those fears. Let’s discuss a few more “false assumptions”. “Afraid of uncertainty” Another big factor of people staying away from start-ups is the ambiguity that comes with it. But entrepreneurs respond differently. They accept it as […]
How to Kill the Fears When Starting a Business: Part I
There are those mental traps that might hold you back when you’re on the verge of starting a business, right? Here are a few of the false assumptions that are fueled by fear, along with tips to beat that! A survey in America says that nearly two-thirds of American adults have thought about starting their […]
Boosting your Word-of-Mouth: Later Stages
1. Announcements. As you network, make sure the people who might potentially hire you or refer others to you are immediately informed when you offer new products or services or if you are expanding operations. The best way to do this is through press releases and announcements. In addition to submitting these to news outlets, […]
Boosting your Word-of-Mouth: Early Stages
1. One-page flyer. Have a brief overview of your business ready to pass along at all times in case you meet someone while networking who wants to quickly pass along your information to a prospective client he or she knows. 2. Q&A sheets. One of the quickest ways to learn about a person’s business as […]
Check the Emotions!
Recognise that emotions do not get ‘in the way’ of performance, morale and success…they are what underpins it. The absence of ‘emotion’ is actually the presence of positive feelings. Observe the emotions present at your next team meeting, are they more/less positive than the last one? If you lead a team it is your responsibility […]
3 Tips for Social Media to gain the Right Customers
3 tips for finding customers through a directed social media campaign: 1. The right platform. If you want to find customers, it’s your job to pick out which platform caters to your business’ desired audience and join it. Selecting the right social media platform for finding customers may seem basic, but business owners tend to […]