Article by Matrix Marketing, MD Steve Trehair Selling is all about knowing how to communicate. The more focused and clear your communication is, the easier it is to understand. The web is a powerful selling tool as it provides good communicators with an unprecedented platform for expanding their network and influence. Sales leads usually come from […]
Comment by Walter van der Merwe, CEO at FedGroup Life Increasingly, the SME sector is recognising that if it wishes to attract and retain staff, employee benefit (EB) offerings need to be made a part of their overall packages. Additionally, many recognise the role EB plays in eliminating the cycle of inter-generational poverty – by […]
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Whether you are the CEO or a general employee in a business having influence means that you have power. With this power comes great responsibility as it can be used in both a negative and a positive way. How can you harness this power to create a work environment where everyone thrives to be the […]
Article by Fedhealth Many of us have goals connected to both physical or financial health, but would you have expected them to be linked? According to some new studies, they are. In one study by Momentum (UK), a survey “show[ed] a clear and significant relationship between overall well-being and financial wellness”. They looked at established areas […]
By Nadia Hearn – respected as one of South Africa’s best brand coaches, founder of Get Published and radio host of 2oceansvibe Radio’s PR & marketing small business talk show #onTheFLIPSIDE Do you remember the days when your biggest worry when using Facebook for business was to make sure you sent out error-free posts? Now […]
Are late payments crippling your business? Why do customers think it is ok to pay late? What can you do to encourage people to pay on time? Firstly, let’s look at the ugly of late payments, what could possibly be the reason people pay late? There are multiple reasons why people are struggling to pay […]
This year, the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and World Famous Events will mark the ninth anniversary of the South African Small Business Awards, recognising the hard work and achievements of small businesses and entrepreneurs in South Africa. Mike Anderson, founder and CEO of the NSBC, says the continued success of the awards is testament […]
With the advent of social media, the method of sales has changed. People are no longer swayed by hard sales tactics but prefer a softer approach. How can you use social media to increase your sales? And what is social selling? Social selling is the precursor to closing a deal online. It is answering questions, […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za) From time to time there are calls from civil society or trade unions for citizens to participate in protest action. This could result in employees staying away from work. Given the possibility of widespread disruption, the question is how should employers respond to such […]
Article provided by Fedhealth Businesses don’t exist in a bubble. Many of them need start-up capital in order to get going. Or a few customers that are willing to buy what you’re trying to sell. From investors to potential suppliers and partners, a business plan is often called for if you want to show you […]
