Archive | July 2011
Jul
08
Funding your enterprise – How to attract venture capital
Interview with Tim Chang, leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist. By: Adeline Teoh Seeking venture capital is not for the faint-hearted. Investors who trip over themselves to hand cheques to the next Facebook, Zynga or Groupon may be the same ones that won't even give you a first meeting. The challenging part is there's a lot of money out there but some hot enterprises, such as... Read More >>
Jun
17
Debt – The pros and cons for small business
How do you small businesses owners really feel about debt these days? For some, just the sound of the word might strike fear in their heart, but for other perhaps it instantly brings to mind ideas of grow and expansion. There are so many negative connotations with debt, but are they all valid? In light of the recent Global Financial Crisis and finger pointing at lending institutions, small... Read More >>
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 >>
May
13
The Three Customers Your Business Needs
It takes just three customers to make or break a small business. Now obviously I don't mean three individuals, but rather three very distinct groups of customers that all play an important role in a business' life-cycle. When properly defined, these three customers shape the business and ultimately lead to fast growth and a high return upon exit. So who are they? Customer One: the End-Buyer ... Read More >>
