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The choice of an appropriate business name is one of most important decisions a new business owner will have to make. Choosing what we think is the perfect name only to find out that someone got there first can be heartbreaking. I know, having been through this process with a number of clients. Then the iterations happen. How can we …
Yes, I am deliberately being provocative, but it is true, ineffective meetings destroy the true value of collaboration. Ever heard of the phrase death by committee? It’s a long-standing joke that committees can’t get anything done. If you’ve ever been involved in a community based committee, you probably get it. If not, think about all the meetings that you’ve attended where …
I’m confused. What’s the difference between a blog and my newsletter? This question comes up time and time again with business owners who are just starting out with their online presence. Already stretched for time, producing content for a blog seems like a big task. Newsletters are easier to understand. They are digital versions of paper newsletters that we have …
No time to do a full review of your business? Grab a coffee (or other warm drink of your choice!) and try this five-minute review. Ask yourself these two questions: What is working? What is not working? If it’s working, you’ll want to keep doing what you are doing, or do more of the same. If it’s not working, you …
Nothing will completely prepare you for starting a business, but there are some things that you can do to set yourself up well. Some of the areas highlighted below are stumbling blocks in many businesses that I have observed. While they are relatively minor, they could make a world of difference if considered earlier in the journey of starting a …
It’s a conversation no business owner wants to have but for some, there comes a time when the question won’t go away – “Is it time to call it quits?” Like all difficult questions, there is no simple answer and often it is as much about motivation and energy of the business owner as it is about whether a business is …
I’ve seen this happen time and time again. Managers and business owners who hire people like them, because naturally, we like, trust and respect people who are like us. It’s familiar, safe, and predictable. I read this article on Women’s Agenda this morning – “Why focussing on the team could lead to greater diversity” *, and it got me thinking …
I am a firm believer in strategic alliances and the power of collaboration, and am in fact in the midst of setting up a community of small business owners to help them leverage off each other’s strengths and experiences. As a result of my brain being in “collaboration fever”, I found myself susceptible to a marketing email that I would …
I had written a post about the part Carrots and Sticks plays in motivation, and this post has languished in my drafts folder for almost a year. It was complete, at least, I thought it was, but it has never seen light of day because I felt that something wasn’t quite right but I couldn’t put my finger on it. …
Introverts are people who draw energy from the inner world, a world of ideas, pictures and memories. If you are an introvert, you would probably relate to most of the statements below: Being an introvert does not in any way mean that you are shy, socially inept and any other negative stereotypes that are commonly used. There are many myths …
