Every single one of us has procrastinated some work at some point in time in our lives. After all, it is a part of human nature. Procrastination can be devastating at times because it means that you have pretty much loaded up all your work and left it to be done for the last moment. …
If you wish to name your business or a website that you run after your own personal name, it is extremely important for you to spend time thinking about it. This is because there are many different pros and cons when you name your business after yourself. When you are deciding a name for your…
Whether you are aware of it or not, at some point in time in your life you will find yourself leading others. This doesn’t literally have to mean leading a large corporate team; it could be a small team that you lead in a small business. One of the most prominent things searched by employers…
Handshakes remain the first impression that you create when you meet a client, a manager or an executive officer. It goes back to the day when one would impart goodwill by showing his sword hand was free of a weapon. Handshakes leave a lasting impression as they are the first thing you do to a…
These days everyone is on the marketing wagon and we are being bombarded with tonnes of options. How do we stand out and get noticed, amongst so many competitors? Here is a list to get you thinking on how to stand out and be noticed: Be quirky. Being…
As an experienced business coach and someone who supports her local community, I have, over the years, worked on a number of Boards and Committees. This market segment is a huge area and has a huge variety within it. Some charities and NFPs (Not for Profits) are enormous, with massive financial support and extensive resources. …
Whilst I work a lot with medical practices and other professional services, this is relevant to all businesses. By bedside manner, I am talking about how you treat your customers and general customer service. Some professionals and medical specialists (not all!) think that as long as they are the best (or very close to it)…
I’m having a bit of fun with this one. For those who read the book (or saw the movie) “A dog’s purpose” you will get this angle. A day in the life of a business owner. Hi, my name’s Caesar. I’m a male – well not entirely. I lost my ‘goodies’ quite a while ago.…
If you are in business then 95% of the time you need a website. If you’re not online you may as well be essentially not in business. I read recently a blog with 5-6 tips to ensure your new website went well and clearly it was written by a website designer. The tips were clearly…
One of the toughest decisions a business owner has to make is to set their own pay cheque level. While setting one’s own salary can sound exciting, it is indeed a difficult decision to take. You should draw the line where it is necessary for paying yourself your salary. Paying yourself too less or perhaps…