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How to work around your family when working from home
Establishing a home-based business allows for a more flexible lifestyle, but it can also mean working around your family. Here are some ways you can manage the challenge. By CAS McCULLOUGH.
Organic search rankings or Google ads – which is best?
With online advertising, as with anything else in business, you will only get out what you’re willing to put in.
Five advantages to becoming a franchisee
When you decide to start-up, a key decision is whether you should go it alone or buy a franchise. Here are five major advantages to becoming a franchisee. BY MARC PESKETT.
The three Fs of soloist motivation
Going solo means you probably won’t get the external encouragement from colleagues you would in a work environment. Thankfully, with these three F’s, it’s easy to keep yourself motivated. BY LINNET HUNTER.
Seven steps to a powerful business elevator speech
The opportunity to promote your business can come when you least expect it, so it’s crucial to have a short sales speech ready. If you’re creating your elevator pitch, here are seven key things to aim for. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
How do I ensure my team has a good customer service ethos?
Creating a great customer focused culture really begins with you — the business owner.
The only mistake I regret: Important advice for start-up founders
While most of my mistakes have helped me grow as a leader and a person, there is one decision I truly regret. Today, I’m sharing the story to hopefully prevent you from making the same mistake. BY REBEKAH CAMPBELL.
How can I identify my competitive advantage?
You need to analyse the elements of your business and decide which of them provides the edge over your competition.
My “closed door” 100% engagement policy
There is a piece of office technology that can help ensure you always focus 100% on the task at hand. The trick is learning to use it effectively. BY JONATHAN WEINSTOCK.
Should I trade equity for a financial leg-up from a friend?
You need to decide if you really need a co-founder – and, if you do, whether the person with the money is right for your business.
