Tag: small business

By: Lauren Fried Saying ‘no’ doesn’t come naturally to many, particularly when you have your own business. It’s often tempting to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity that comes your way, in an attempt to drive growth. But knowing when and what to say ‘no’ to, and how to be tactful about it, can actually make […]

By: Kelly Exeter n ten years of business, my definition of ‘success’ has evolved constantly. The definition I’ve gotten to today, however? I reckon it will stand the test of time. Business success. For many people today, those two words tend to conjure up an image of someone lying in a hammock on a tropical island, […]

By: Alan Manly Entrepreneurs start businesses to solve problems facing customers or to improve the way customer needs are satisfied. In the event that on-hand funding is insufficient to fully realise the potential of their proposed business, an entrepreneur will need to seek assistance from investors.  Finding the right financial partner can be challenging. There are key things you […]

By: Dylan Rees Ideas and execution go hand in hand. There is no greater importance placed on either aspect of starting and running a successful business. Without one another, a business cannot wish to exist and succeed. Ideas and plans exist together. Once you’ve established a grand idea, it’s time to put that into a […]

By: Alan Manly Launching a start-up is exciting. The long journey from conjuring the initial, embryonic concept to bravely sharing your business idea with someone else is now ‘ancient history’. Things are different now: an early business plan has been refined to give comfort to all stakeholders. Before you actually launch your start-up, it’s wise to review a pre-launch checklist […]