Spending too much time sussing out the competition can be a distraction, but when I do, the insights are often important to my SME and my direction as a leader and innovator. This information is occasionally acted upon or at a minimum, it influences my thinking, my team and my business. In a world where the focus is increasingly on collaboration rather […]
Hey, this is life Jim – and it is just as you know it! Yes, get used to it. As a business owner you’re always going to be taking risks, whether it’s hiring someone new, taking a lease on a new office, or something as simple as taking out advertising space for that new product launch. […]
Buy-one-get-one-free, free gifts, free samples, vouchers and coupons. Are they old fashioned or do they have a place in today’s sales and marketing strategies?
Taking inspiration from Steve Wozniak’s recent trip to Australia, Sharon Williams shares her 10 top tips for inspiring innovation in your business.
In the day to day running of your business you may not have had time to consider how you’re going to exit it. But you really should, as it will affect how you run it.
Are you one of those control freak small business owners with so much on your plate you don’t have time to breathe? You need to learn the art of delegation.
Growth is a continual driver for business owners, but how are you supposed to know when and what to grow and what will work best for you?
After a difficult year for many small businesses, 2012 will be the time of innovation and reinvention in the sector.
CRM isn’t just about database software. Customer relationship management is a key business practice that should be ingrained in your processes and your staff.
There are four main social media characters – where do you fit in? And is social media really for everyone?
