When entrepreneurs think about creating a strategic plan, many think that it is not important for their business. If they do think it is important then they get stressed out by the length and cost involved in making a strategic plan. But a strategic plan for a small business does not need to be long […]
Every small business needs a growth strategy to take them from being a small business to becoming a big business. It is important to review your business and then see in what ways you can grow. It is also important to move quickly on a growth strategy as the variables which you choose for a […]
Article provided by PayFast E-commerce in South Africa is rapidly expanding with the online spend for 2017 estimated at R10bn. While still in its infancy compared to global standards, now is the time for South African entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Internet for building a business. However, venturing into an unfamiliar online world may be […]
When small businesses think about marketing, they wonder about how much capital outlay will be involved and if the return on investment will be worth it. Here are some free marketing ideas to consider:
Article written by Jannie Rossouw, Head: Sanlam Business Market Most of the time our actions speak louder than our words when we want to make a lasting and positive impression on a customer, or a prospective customer. It is also a reality that one action has the ability to ruin a good reputation and client experience. […]
Article by Maureen Mansour-Khoury, senior product manager, Dynamics 365, Microsoft MEA Technology that was once too expensive for small businesses such as business intelligence and cloud-based solutions, is now accessible to most SMEs. Services like these now assist SMEs in transforming, and enables them to stay agile and grow. Consequently, it allows small businesses to […]
There is one statement about sales which will always remain true: people buy from people they like and trust. So what skills do you need to sharpen to build rapport and trust with leads and customers? These are seven skills to focus on:
