How to cope with Information overload
Sometimes in your business life you may find that you’re overwhelmed with information, particularly if your job requires that you keep up with news and trends in your industry. I’m not talking about feeling overwhelmed with the amount of tasks you may have to complete in a given cycle – that’s a time management issue. [...]
How 80% of small one-man businesses are loosing sales in 2 seconds flat, and how you can use this to your advantage
When was the last time you thought about how you answer your business phone? As trivial a thing as this may seem, how you answer your phone is a vital piece of your selling process and one that can cost you dearly if you don’t pay attention to it. Let me tell you about my [...]
What your contact details say about you and your business
First impressions are important, especially when it comes to selling. Your prospect must be impressed enough by you, your skill, your product or your service to do business with you and become a customer of yours. However, even the best marketing message can quickly come undone and make your prospects run in the opposite direction [...]
What does your e-mail address say about you and your business?
I’m always astounded at the amount of businesses out there making the same mistake when it comes to choosing and setting up an e-mail address for their companies. I see tradesmen driving around with their vans proudly displaying their company name and contact details… and using the wrong e-mail address. I see shops in town, [...]
How to save money each time you fill up with Petrol
Buying petrol is one of those things… it seems to catch you by surprise each time the dial hits the red, and it’s never a pleasant experience. Most savi business owners like to save a penny here and there. Even when ti comes down to something as basic as stationary,most people spend a little time [...]
Essential Business Tools & why you need them
Running your life and your business effectively is all about time management. In fact, everything boils down to time management: you’re either using your time wisely or you’re not. In business, being effective often starts by doing the things you need to do faster and better. This requires organisation: you have to be ale to [...]
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