The holidays are just round the corner, and many small business owners are banking on this time of the year to end strongly and launch into the new year. While people are more generally inclined to shop during the holiday season, not all businesses benefit from this time when customers are less stringent with their […]
In the business world, change happens so fast that only the most adaptable can survive and succeed. While no one sets out to start a business so that it can fail, many actions (or lack thereof) of entrepreneurs put their businesses on a slippery road that leads to stagnation and eventual failure. One of those […]
In the world of business, evolution and change are happening fast, and resilience is needed if your business is to not only survive any shocks that occur but also thrive despite those challenges. We look at business resilience in some depth and suggest how you can design your business model for resilience. What is business […]
Here’s the thing; technicians are great when it comes to machines, leaders are great on matters of people. As a leader in your business, at the workplace, and even at home, you need to be emotionally intelligent so that you can find an easier time understanding and getting along with people. Success quickly follows those […]
If you start a business, customers will not come beating a path to your door on their own unless you undertake deliberate measures to attract your target market. Don’t believe the hype that when you build a great mousetrap the world will automatically come marching to your door! The challenge for many small businesses is […]
You may have heard the maxim that “it isn’t about what you know but who you know that matters.” This statement emphasizes how important relationships are because they enable you to connect with people in ways that enrich your life and benefit your business. As a business owner, it is incumbent upon you to cultivate […]