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Reverse engineering your business
The last few months, we have been reverse engineering our business, website and services to evolve and the process has been interesting, but challenging.
Making social media work for SMEs
In today’s super-connected, always-on era, businesses of almost any size can reach markets and customers beyond their borders with unprecedented ease.
Trends in learning for small business
The accessibility and advancement in technology is increasing the scope of learning strategies within small business. As a result, there has been a conscious shift away from traditional learning techniques that were often perceived as dull and boring.
SMEs and the Global Cyber-highway
“Just as you would insure your company car to protect against unforeseen events while driving on the road, so too should you insure your business against unforeseen events on the global cyber-highway.”
The 5 deadly investor sins entrepreneurs make when meeting with investors
Traditionally deadly sins have come as a neat package of seven, however, entrepreneurs appear to be more readily tempted by what we will call the “five deadly sins for entrepreneurs”.
Ways project management can help you improve your business
Even small business owners are project managers — no matter what business you may be involved in, from construction to Internet services, you are involved in project management.
The smartphone app as an effective business tool
When entire companies are being founded on the bases of web – and mobile – applications, it’s time for every company to assess the value that an app can bring their business.
Citrix’s Small Business Bootcamp: Technology 101
When it comes to technology, how confident are you that you have the right tools and knowledge to unlock your business potential? Are you well versed in technology buzzwords, or do you find yourself scratching your head at the notion the cloud is now so much more than just something in the sky?
Value exchange: the rapid growth of the intellectual transaction and skills as currency
Competition is no longer linear. The ‘unknown unknowns’ are waiting around every corner. Every industry, every sector, is suffering from the competitor they didn’t realize they had.
5 compelling reasons to digitise your documents now
When it comes to maximising the security of data in your office space, digitising your documents is one of the easiest ways to ensure all bases are covered.
How can understanding your sales funnel help your business?
A visual way to depict the process your customers take from lead to conversion, your sales and marketing funnel is more than just a pretty picture
Business leader Amanda Stevens says now is the time for women to embrace that entrepreneurial spirit
“As long as women have passion and drive, and can stay strong in the face of adversity, starting a business will transform your life,” says Amanda Stevens, a leader in the small business start-ups sector.