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Problems. This is one thing that every entrepreneur has to deal with. But how can you become a master problem solver? What skills do you need to be a master at solving problems? The top four skills of a master problem solver are:
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Article provided by Sales Guru Being successful at anything is a matter of persistence. If you want to get a degree, you have to be persistent. If you want to lose weight, you have to be persistent. If you want to be a millionaire, you have to be persistent. None of these achievements come about […]
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Article provided by BDO SARS released its notice today announcing the up-coming 2019 tax return filing season for individual and trust taxpayers. Various changes have been announced which according to SARS will make it simpler and more convenient for taxpayers to file their tax returns. The 2019 tax season will start on 1 July 2019 where […]
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Article by Melissa Javan (SME South Africa) A successful deal is where both parties walk away feeling that they have won. Your negotiation skills have a lot to do with this. Mike Anderson, respected author, and Founder of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), says ‘strong negotiation skills can mean the difference between success and failure […]
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When the average person thinks about inflation, we usually think about the cost of living. Although it may be true, we don’t consider what inflation does to our savings and investments. Find out why keeping money under the bed is a bad idea. Although we all save and invest for various reasons, we save and […]
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Are you struggling to work out how you are going to make money from your business idea? Are you wondering which business model will be best especially when you are cash-strapped? Remember when choosing a model for your business idea, there are seven factors to consider:
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The Business Show: South Africa 2019 – Africa’s biggest business show, conference, and networking event is back. If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting your own business or you have a business and dream about a bigger and more successful business, then it’s time to step out of your dream and move into […]
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Article by Oracle Cloud Like professional athletes, businesses need to be agile to reach the top of their game. They need strength, speed, and stamina, but it’s agility that allows them to react effectively to unexpected events. And it’s often the difference between winning and losing. In any modern business of any size, agility underpins […]
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Article provided by EasyBiz Cash flow is the main concern of 59% of local small and medium enterprise (SME) owners, as revealed in a recent survey conducted by Intuit QuickBooks and World Wide Worx. Considering that cash flow is the lifeblood of a business, by being equipped with the latest technologies, small business owners will be […]
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Article by Ric Dean 60% of businesses around the world are small or medium-sized. The number of startups is also increasing at a rapid pace. Also, this is the age of digitalization. One major benefit of digitalization is that everyone around the world has access now to digital information, so marketers don’t have to be […]
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Are you struggling to get your business off the ground? Do clients keep leaving your website before making a purchase? Then it may be time to make a sales funnel for your SME.
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Many people view company culture as what people wear to work and the fun activities which the company hosts on occasion. But this is only a small part of company culture. The company culture is the identity and personality of a company. It is made of a number of elements: the work environment, the company […]
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Article by Mark Keating (CEO Sales Guru) It continues to amaze me that with all of the information and training available to companies and salespeople, they continue to believe that sales is still about getting in front of people and telling them about who they are, what they have to offer and why they are […]
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What is a payment gateway and a payment services provider, and how to choose the right one? DPO PayGate explains. Online payments happen so fast that most business owners might not realise how many steps are instantaneously happening in the background. But it’s important to understand how it works so you can make the right […]
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Article by Everlytic In April 2019, we ran an online survey with Meraki Research and it uncovered some fascinating results. For this blog post, for instance, we overlaid our respondent’s age groups with the channels that they prefer to receive promotions on (they could choose more than one). What are the preferred marketing channels by […]
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By Paul Kent, MD and Founder of Sureswipe People have different ways of engaging with businesses today. The digital landscape has seen the likes of chat bots, social networking, and instant communication becoming preferred touchpoints. And with the traditional concept of customer loyalty having all but disappeared, companies need to find more innovative ways of […]
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Article by Fedgroup When an entrepreneur starts a new business, he or she has to be everything, including marketer, strategist, innovator, and yes, the financial manager. While it would be foolhardy not to see a financial specialist at year’s end, most small business owners simply do not have the cash to appoint a financial manager […]
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You have found a viable idea for a business, but how do you start? What aspects do you need to consider when you opening your business? There are six aspects to consider when you open a business in South Africa.
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In this episode of the Healthy Business Show podcast (Brought to you by Discovery Business Insurance), Fred Roed interviews Mike Anderson, founder and CEO of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC). Listen as Mike shares his experiences in business, going from hardships to applying every lesson, and how he today successfully helps over 130 000 […]
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CInsurance pioneers, Simply and Iemas Insurance Brokers have formed an exciting insurance distribution partnership that brings together leading edge insurtech, innovative life insurance products and a strong grassroots distribution network. The Simply founders, with backgrounds in tech and life insurance innovation, set out in 2016 to shake up the SA life cover market. The idea […]
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Article by Mark Keating (CEO Sales Guru) Got your attention?… Good. I was looking through a magazine recently and was amazed at all the miracle “claims”. Lose weight and get a six-pack in 4 weeks, just strap on a tummy “massager” and let it do all the work for you. Diet pills that help you […]
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Article by Fedgroup With constant improvements in technology, the business environment is constantly changing, but if there is one truth that persists, it is that cash flow remains the number one business killer. Even enterprises with strong business plans and a good client base can run into cash flow problems severe enough to close the doors […]
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Article provided by Oracle Cloud ‘The future of work lies in AI, robots, and automation’. You could certainly be forgiven for thinking this, given the headlines over the last couple of years. And it’s true – but only partially. Yes, new technologies are changing how we work, making businesses more efficient, and feeding growth. But […]
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Have you ever heard the idiom – pull yourself up by your bootstraps? But what does it mean? The idiom means to improve your own situation by using your own means. And what does that mean for your business? When many people talk about bootstrapping a business, they talk about a self-funded business but it […]
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You may have seen shops in your local shopping centre arrive one day and disappear after a few weeks or days and wondered what that was? It was a pop-up shop. According to Shopify, a “pop-up shop” is a short-term temporary retail event used by brands to create a long-lasting impression on their current and […]
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Take the time to integrate the right shopping cart software into your retail website so you can better care for your customers and refine their experiences, says DPO PayGate. Whether you already have a website or are building your online store from scratch, you will need a reliable shopping cart platform to make the shopping […]
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Article provided by OKI / Printacom The challenge To maximise the positive customer experiences in each of its retail stores, Toys R Us delegates daily tasks relating to the management of each store through printed documentation. Each store has its own printer and these devices are also used to print other essential information required by […]
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Article provided by EasyBiz Technologies Small business owners who want to keep abreast of technological disruptions should make the move to cloud accounting. Not only will they save money and office space, but they will also be able to turn spare moments into productive minutes. This is according to EasyBiz Technologies Head of Sales and Services, […]
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Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO) If your business is not doing what it should be doing and is spiralling out of control with debt, high operating expenses, and poor sales, then it is time. Adopt the principle of lean and do things differently. Why not start a new business with the one […]
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Article provided by Oracle Cloud Smart organisations treat the finance function as a navigator – showing where to invest, what strategies make sense, and how to deliver them. But that can only happen when CFOs innovate for themselves – freeing up resources to plot new adventures for their businesses.
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Article provided by OUTsurance Like every other growing business, yours depends on your absolute focus. However (and understandably), your attention is usually occupied by today’s operations and tomorrow’s potential deals, leaving little to no room for all the ‘what ifs’ that can easily threaten your business’ survival. Fortunately, understanding your business’ risks and creating the […]
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Thought leader. Industry influencer. These are the current buzzwords which many entrepreneurs believe they need to be. But how do you become a true thought leader and not a fly-by-night sensation? What do you need to do to be taken seriously in your niche? Let’s have a look at what a thought leader is and […]
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“Customers are cautious when first entering a new e-commerce website so ensure yours engenders trust from the outset”, says DPO PayGate. In April 2019, the Ombudsman of Banking Services revealed that credit card fraud had increased from 12.2% in January 2019 to 19.47% in March. This was in just three short months. This threat is […]
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When thinking about starting a business, many entrepreneurs let the lack of funds inhibit their desire to start. But can you start a business with no money? We believe you can. With a good business idea and the unquenchable desire to succeed, you will be heading in the right direction of becoming a force to […]
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Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO) It is a fact that the most successful people in the world aren’t busy. Success and busyness are not related. Haven’t you noticed how people feel so guilty when they aren’t busy and how they try to look busy? Just about everyone likes to be busy or […]
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Article by Mike Shorten (Simplify TOM) Global markets are being rattled. We see a belligerent President Trump instigating trade wars with, amongst others, China. There is a saying that when two bull elephants fight, it’s the grass that gets trampled and destroyed. Your business is the potential “grass” in this example! How do you prepare […]