Archive | May 2011
May
24
Finding your feet again
"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” said automobile legend Henry Ford, one of the many entrepreneurs who tasted failure before making it big. As a small business owner or entrepreneur, giving up is not an option – you must know how to learn from your mistakes and move on with greater confidence. What lessons did you learn? The most... Read More >>
May
13
Myth Busters!
There are many myths revolving around the virtual office environment – time to bust some! MYTH ONE It’s not as reliable! Many businesses are far too concerned in the early days about ‘looking’ like a real business and get confused as they think that this means they need dedicated full-time office space. They think that by having this solid base, they have a reliable base for ... Read More >>
Mar
04
Horoscopes By Pluto: March
Aries This month you will have plenty of excess energy. Use this to your advantage in an exciting project that is coming up or put it towards developing some new ideas. This will also help you to head in the right direction. Taurus You will need to figure out new ways to communicate with your colleagues, acquaintances or friends. Once you have listened to what they are really asking you will know... Read More >>
Feb
15
Top ten tips for excellent customer service
Efficient and helpful customer service will not only help retain your current customer-base but it will help grow your business by word-of-mouth. As excellent customer service should be the top priority of any business, here are a few tips to help make things a little easier: 1) Be present at all times. This may sound obvious but it is by far the most important. Your customers must know that... Read More >>
Jan
31
Top ten tips for planning and strategy
For those with the right approach, there's always business hope – even in a tough economy. Having a thorough strategy can make your business what it is. Here’s our top ten tips for strategy and planning. Visualise: You must know what you are actually planning for. Be as concise and realistic as possible. Set yourself realistic goals from the very beginning. Research your ... Read More >>
