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15th April 2020
Getting a personal introduction to a strategic investor or business partner means everything to an entrepreneur. Likewise, executives depend on being able to pick up the phone to get insights into a new market or find the world’s greatest marketing guy. Business life has always been about connections. Business leaders spend decades building and cultivating those relationships. They cherish their networks because they know it’s their most valuable asset. And they’re not about to do anything stupid to jeopardize them. Unfortunately, you may be doing just that. If your networking strategy is simply to grow it, then you’re likely doing more harm than good. Contrary to popular wisdom, bigger networks are not necessarily better networks. There are pitfalls I see too many of you fall into, these days. Here are four ways to building and maintaining a network made up of strong, quality relationships that will last forever. Segment Your […]
8th April 2020
In the midst of the Pandemic most Businesses were not prepared to face the Financial blow their businesses would be facing during these times. On the lighter side, we all rely upon using Technology on a daily basis. The internet has become an integrate part of getting things done, from purchasing something online to finding the right supplier for that specific item you always wanted. Taking in mind that now in desperate times we are facing a Broken chain in our daily Business operations, some of us are working remotely and others are not working at all, due to restrictive emergency regulations. So, The Big Question Is: What Can Online Marketing Do For My Business? The answer is not simple. We must take in mind that various components must be in place to compliment your online marketing portfolio. Brand: This is the perfect storm to take charge of your Brand […]
1st April 2020
Finding a good source of inventory is crucial, especially for certain types of businesses (corporate retail and manufacturing). Beyond inventory, line up good reliable suppliers and services provided so you don’t have to sweat the details. Remember your business is only as reliable as your weakest link. if you have any, identify them immediately and rather use another reputable supplier. Don’t overpromise and under deliver. make sure that your suppliers are trustworthy because this is the key to your business will be with and the service/products your company will be offering your clients. Suppliers are essential to almost every business. Without raw materials to make what you sell or manufacturers to provide what you resell, you will have a tough time growing. There are also many supplies and services your business consumes as part of general overhead, from paper clips to Internet access. Suppliers and vendors-the the terms are used […]
31st March 2020
Every SA Website Must Promote To The COVID-19 As of Thursday, every website with a domain name that ends in. ZA – including every company website that uses the.CO.ZA suffix, every organisation in.ORG.ZA, and every academic institution in.AC.ZA – must link TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT’S COVID-19 PORTAL AT SACORONAVIRUS.CO.ZA If you need assistance to enforce this notice on your website, please Contact Us.
19th March 2020
It’s easy to picture the journey to entrepreneurship as a solitary adventure. The late-night brainstorming sessions, the planning, the research—I don’t know about you, but in my mind, that’s one lone figure doing it all. But eventually, all successful businesses will have to start taking on employees, and that’s when the fun really begins. Before you get there, however, you have to actually complete the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process. For new entrepreneurs, this can be daunting. How do you go from being a solo venture to one where you’re forced to find and rely on others to help you grow and run your business? To answer this question, I turned to the members and asked for their advice. Their responses ranged from practical tips on hiring to what to look for in a first employee. Before you grab that stack of resumes, check out the tips. 1. Hire Someone That […]