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27th September 2019
If you have one or more founders, it’s imperative that you decide who will do what upfront. Put it in writing. Co-founder disagreements can destroy your business. Speak to a capable attorney to assist you with the right solution for your business. 10 Responsibilities Of A Startup Founder As a Founder, you are the heart and soul of the company. And you must turn this passion of yours into a business and accomplish it, you need to become a leader. Do you even know what are the responsibilities of a Founder or what he is supposed to do? If you haven’t done it before, chances are that you don’t know what to do either and you’re essentially doing what you like to do and not what you are supposed to do. I’m not saying you should lose your “persona” — what makes you. Every awesome Founder has a persona and […]
23rd August 2019
Once you have your bank account set up, choose an accounting application. Start as you intend to go. Few things will doom your business faster than books that are a mess. There are various options available that have modular options available, pay for what you use option might reduce your costs drastically. Accounting & Financial Management Few topics in small business are as confusing as accounting, especially to the new business owner (also known as “bookkeeping” or “doing the books”). This section is dedicated to helping the small business owner understand accounting and provides some helpful resources. What Is Accounting? The dictionary lists accounting as “A precise list or enumeration of financial transactions.” For the most part, that’s all that accounting is, a list of financial transactions in your small business. It’s a method for you to track the money coming into your business and the money going out. Why […]
22nd August 2019
It’s all too easy to use your personal bank account to pay for business expenses, rather do it right the first time. Let customers pay invoices directly into your business account. Get the right advice from a banker, at the bank of your choice to ensure you operate as a credible business. Making use of online payment gateway is also an effective way for customers to pay you online for services or products you offer. The Steps Below Can Guide You When Opening A Business Bank Account: Step 1: Choose A Business Account Most banks offer two types of business accounts – savings and checking. A business savings account may be best for you if you have less withdrawals and want to set aside earnings for future business expansion or annual tax payment. On the other hand, a business checking account will allow you to write checks and make […]
24th July 2019
As a start-up business owner or entrepreneur, you’ll be doing a lot of networking, so order plenty of business cards, company profiles, banners, corporate uniforms and/or flyers. They are inexpensive enough that you can reorder them later if things change. Without cards, you lack credibility. Leave A Lasting Impression Business cards are a sure-fire way to communicate your unique brand value – instantly! That is why choosing a business card design that will not only effectively represent your company, but simultaneous market your product or service is absolutely imperative. Lucky for us – South African’s are notoriously creative when it comes to designing custom business cards. Which makes our job a lot easier, our high-quality business card printing process ensures a beautifully bright finish and hardy feel that will leave your potential clients highly impressed! There are many ways to use your business card to surprise and delight your clients, we […]
10th July 2019
If you’ve got a brick-and-mortar business, you’ll need to sort this out early. If you plan to run a retail business, pay attention to foot traffic, accessible, and other factors that will affect the number of people that will walk in your store. EXCEPTION Online Business: If you don’t have a physical office or retail business space, then hold off renting an office as long as possible to avoid saddling your start-up with lease payments. We recommend making use of Online Marketing Strategies and tools like a Company Website, Social Media and most importantly Google Add Campaigns, this is more powerful and effective in many ways. Online Marketing is also a more affordable way of making your virtual business gain credibility and will increase your market share with lower overheads, business owners and entrepreneurs facing daily. 10 Strategies For Marketing Your Business Online 1. Invest In Web Design We don’t […]
3rd July 2019
Start generating revenue as soon as possible. At the early stage of a start-up there is never enough money – resist the temptation to wait until things are “Perfect”. Oh, and get your Attorney to create any customer contract forms necessary. Sometimes you’ll need to “Fake it until you make it” and escalate your entrepreneurial skills to the maximum to penetrate your market segment to achieve the optimal growth your business needs. A business gets by subtracting the costs from the income produced from each client section. Where clients are by and large considered the heart of the trade, incomes are consequently compared to the supply routes. Organizations must assess the worth of the esteem they give to each client portion. A precise assessment of this worth will result in numerous income streams being picked up from a single client fragment. It isn’t sufficient for a business to quote “Keeping […]
26th June 2019
A trademark is potentially the most important business asset you’ll ever own. Your TM is your name, logo, or any other sign that distinguishes your goods or services in the marketplace. How Can I Be More Certain That My Application Will Proceed To The Registration? Conduct a TM search to determine whether there are other marks on the Trade Mark Register, which may prevent the registration of your application. Trademarks are divided into different classes for goods and services. There are 34 goods classes (class 1-34) and 11 services classes (35-45). A search should be conducted for the trademark classes in which you require protection. You can increase the chances of a successful trademark registration by choosing an original and distinctive trademark (don’t copy others). For example, KODAK or SAMSUNG. Try to avoid words that are purely descriptive or necessary for use in the trade. For example, FRUIT & VEGGIES […]
19th June 2019
Getting set up on the major social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to start) will make marketing on them later easier. Also, it’s important to reserve your brand as a profile name. This will also assist your business to acquire more visibility over a broader customer audience. Tell Us How We Can Help You Meet Your Online Marketing Needs. By being a small business owner who hasn’t gotten started with social media you may be overwhelmed, intimidated and confused by sites like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube and when you consider what to do and what not to do when using these sites for business. The good news is that it can be easy to get started using social media sites for your business, and not only can it be fun, but it can also open a whole new world of business opportunities. Here are seven tips to […]
13th June 2019
Get your website up and running as soon as possible. Start today, it’s necessary for any business to have a professional company website to create a sense of credibility and brand awareness. Even if your business is not yet operational or your product is not yet built, you can start with company information. You can also have a countdown timer or launch date on your company website and even have a product activation event date set. Creating a product or company awareness can be implemented in various creative and innovative ways. 5 Biggest Web Design Mistakes That Could Have An Effect On Your Business. Your website could be costing you future business, and you didn’t even know it! We will highlight the 5 Biggest Web Design Mistakes that both small and large businesses make. We can help you fix it, feel free to book a meeting! No Search Engine Optimisation Here is another statistic […]
23rd May 2019
When you’re embroiled in the excitement of starting a new business, it’s easy to ignore the need for licenses and permits. Sure, getting licenses and permits is about as fun as visiting the dentist, however failing to do so – and doing it right from the start – is one of the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make. Following are some of the most common licenses and permits homebased small-business owners may need and where to go for more information. Business License Contact your city’s business license department to find out about getting a business license, which fundamentally grants you the right (after you pay a fee, of course) to operate a business in that city. When you file your license application, the city planning or zoning department will check to make sure your area is zoned for the purpose you want to use it for and that there are […]