Emulate Then Innovate
Most entrepreneurs are usually inspired by the work of other ventures and often copy key elements of these organization. They then build upon those elements to make it better […]
How Are Your Foundations?
Will your business foundation stand the test of time? The ones with the poorest foundations close their doors very quickly because they were mostly “castles in the air”. They didn’t have solid foundations […]
Stress in small businesses and how to conquer it
Stress in small business Stress is admittedly something we have to deal with as small business owners, but when we overload ourselves with work, we allow the stress to build up to a point where it overtakes our lives and causes us distress […]
Setting the Boundaries
One of the greatest challenges confronting those of us who run a family business is there is an overlap between family and business. Do you ever get that feeling you are trying to keep too many balls in the air at once? As you scramble to keep it all […]
A small business owner’s new best friend: Clear processes
As a small business owner, you must have a clear system of the processes that your employees can follow to get the job done. However, far too many small business owners don’t have any processes, procedures and/or systems set up […]
You can’t hit what you can’t see: Have a vision
As a small business owner, you have got to have a plan for which you will work too. The starting point for this is having a very clear vision for your business and what you want it to achieve. Ask yourself: What is my business going to look like […]
The power of technology
Technology is science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools. Small businesses can utilize technology to help save time, and optimize outcomes. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft once said, “Information technology […]
Why small business owners could possibly need self-development?
Self-development is such an important aspect of any small business owner’s life. Actually, it should be one of the most important things in anyone’s lives. But, what is self-development? Self-development is the process by which a person takes steps to better themselves […]
How a mentor can help a small business owner
Think of any top professional in any field. Let’s say, for example, Serena Williams. Do you think she knows how to play tennis? Without a doubt! Then why does she need a coach to travel around the world with her? The answer is of course that she wants to be the very best […]
Planning avoids stressing
Have you ever heard the famous 7Ps: “Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance”? or the saying by Benjamin Franklin which goes: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”? Of course, you have. There are just so many quotes from various successful people all highlighting the importance of planning […]