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Treat Your People Like A Big Business

Aug 17 2022

You may own and operate a small business. But if you employ people, there’s no reason why they should be treated like small people, ignored, just told what to do, undeveloped.

All businesses should treat their team with respect and just that – as “team” members, where everyone is aware of the rules of the game and where the goals are, and one where everyone pulls together and help weaker team members, using each person’s individual strengths for the good of the whole.

Larger businesses with, maybe, more resources spend time in the “People and Culture” Divisions, developing people, and making sure that everyone is on the same page about the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

But here’s the thing – even as a small business, you can do the same.

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5 Reasons You Need A Business Plan

Jul 20 2022

Do you own a small business and you feel frustrated that working hard every day is not getting you any closer to your goals?

If you started your business with a dream but now feel that you can’t even see the big picture, you need to read this.

Once you understand how a Business Plan can help you move from “just working hard” to a planned series of steps to grow your business, you will know how to remove the stress and frustration from your life. Read More

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Protect Your Business In Tough Times

Jun 15 2022

As we open up after the pandemic lockdowns, many businesses are yet to fully recover. In fact, some may never recover from the enforced closures and the extended reduction in demand as customers preferred to stay home to be safe.

While people begin to embrace this new world, it is still tough out there.

This means we have to think of ways to protect your business in tough times.

While it may not be possible to be fully proofed against these times, what is possible is to secure your business as much as possible by following some common-sense business strategies.

These strategies can be either “defensive” or “aggressive” strategies.

As your profit performance drops it is difficult not to panic and to tighten all your spending. However, you can tighten things too much. While it is natural to seek defensive strategies such as cutting costs, it is important to keep in mind the more aggressive strategies – those that your business should take to ensure that you are the one in your industry survives while others are closing down. Read More

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Six Traits Every SME Leader Should Have

May 18 2022

Having a great leader is crucial to the success of a business. In fact, positive leadership has been proven to improve employee engagement, especially in Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which helps the company achieve its goals. A good leader also cultivates a positive workplace culture, which, in turn, encourages employees to be productive and loyal.

However, if you want to become a good leader, there are a few traits you should observe. Below are the six traits that every SME leader should possess.

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Small Business Strategic Planning – Thinking Big

May 04 2022

A small business and strategic planning – is that chalk and cheese?

“I’m not even sure I need a business plan,” you say. “Do I really need to look at the big picture when I’m in the trenches?”

Well, that’s really up to you.

With a plan – any plan – you can envisage where you want to go, and then prepare steps to get there, rather than staying “in the trenches” and seeing what you get if you just work harder.

But first, let’s be clear about what is a strategic plan, and what the difference is between a strategic plan and a business plan.

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Increase your sales through a highly focused marketing plan!

SMART Marketing: In this book, the owners of a small business are led through the SMART Marketing 7 Step Process to produce a marketing plan targeted at their most desirable customers. Any business can use these principles and in 4 to 6 weeks implement a plan to get them through the door! Find out how...

The SMART Marketing Workbook: Companion to “SMART Marketing”, this workbook sets out the SMART Marketing process in 7 workshops for you and your staff to complete questionnaires and templates that at the end, form the marketing plan you need to sell your REAL product to your REAL customer! View now...

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