The year is nearly done and we hope that it has been a successful one for your company and that you are excited about 2019. To prepare for the new year ahead, there are a few must-dos you need to look at that will ensure you don’t overlook anything and...
Article by entrepreneurmag.co.za What’s the first step in figuring out how to execute your big idea? Creating a working model for your business. We’ve all been brainwashed into thinking that the best way to do this is to sit behind our desks and write a long, detailed business plan. You know the...
Article by entrepreneurmag.co.za For years we’ve been told how unhealthy stress can be and how important it is to manage our stress. Turns out, everything we thought we knew about stress might actually be wrong. As a high-performing entrepreneur, there are few things more irritating than being told to work less and...
Article by entrepreneurmag.co.za Amazon is known for building a culture that values hard work. So much so that the organisation has received criticism from current and former employees for having to work on Thanksgiving, or even when ill. When asked about Amazon’s work-life balance, Jeff Bezos remarked that he ascribed to the phrase “work-life harmony” instead. Here’s how...
Article by entrepreneurmag.co.za For some people, becoming an entrepreneur is as easy as stepping off a bus. They have a big idea, they bring it to life, they hire employees and the next thing they are in a building smothered in branding and living the business dream. For others, the idea...
Article by entrepreneurmag.com A budget is or should be a part of your business plan. It is one of the major control methods to make sure your plan is implemented rather than ignored. I agree that there are some very successful businesses that operate on a seat-of-the-pants basis, but there are a...
Article by www.entrepreneurmag.co.za Traditional budgeting methods have undergone a digital makeover in recent years, and now offer businesses an abundance of streamlined services, tools and access to experts that will help improve your budgeting skills. From regulating current expenses to applying for funding, a well-crafted budget is an essential part of...
Article by www.iol.co.za In a country like South Africa, where job creation is critical, there is a great deal of emphasis being placed on the development of small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Small businesses, in particular, provide opportunities where smart entrepreneurs can thrive, especially if they pay attention to the advice of...
Article by www.succeedasyourownboss.com Every company, big or small, is always concerned about one thing – managing money. Proper financial management is crucial to surviving a volatile economy and the industry competition. Small businesses, especially, need to exercise caution with their financial decisions from the very beginning. It takes more than just...
