Selling a service can be harder than selling a product Hot cinnamon donuts, steaming hot paella… fresh food, the smell of the weekend markets has hit me as I walk through those gates. Waft that under my nostrils and boom! You’ve got yourself a sale. As I walk on down the market alley, a half-eaten …
Launching your own business comes with new challenges I’ve come to realise that the only place more hectic than a business owner’s daily schedule is picking the kids up from school at 3pm! You’ve got emails shooting out your ears, meetings you must attend, taxes, invoices, orders to make, and not to mention the attempt …
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Preparing for the New Year We all know too well the ‘New Years resolution’ phase that lasts approximately 3 weeks – maybe longer if you’re stronger than I am! The old tradition usually revolves around getting your former 20-year-old body back, or our relationships, but what about our businesses? We all promise ourselves that we …
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Strategies to help small businesses this Christmas Season This year has gone so quickly it’s as if I blinked during March and it was suddenly December! Now Christmas promos and campaigns are popping up on every corner, it’s the perfect opportunity for your business to thrive among the festive spirit. Here are some Christmas ideas …
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Marketing Tips for Beginners in 2024 So, you’ve turned that dream into a reality? Congratulations, your new business venture is now officially underway! The journey of running a business can be overwhelming, but the wealth of resources available in 2024, from databases to services and blogs like this one, makes it more accessible than ever. …
You have a passion, a hobby, or a talent that for some time you have been reluctant to start a business with. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or you’re just wary after acknowledging the many start up business hell stories. Starting a market stall can be a great way to showcase your idea. …
Launching your own business doesn’t come easy Usually, the daily on look of your surrounding entrepreneurs’ wards you off the chapter of embarking on that new venture. Whilst realising said entrepreneurs were granted with more freedom than your 9 till 5 grind, the luxury of leaving work behind at 5pm rung chimes of peace in …
Creating a memorable experience for your customers In 2019, businesses are increasingly spending money on technology that will enhance the experience of their customers, making it unique and memorable. This may seem daunting for small budget businesses that are trying to compete with the big bucks. Shopping and eating out has transformed into an entertainment …
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From vintage suitcases, old school bed frame cut offs to unused bakery trays– many of us have these bits and bobs laying around our sheds unused and wasting away. At first glance, they may not seem useful, and though they may not be of use for what they were originally meant for – vintage and …
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Leading online accounting software company Xero asks “what is it that makes us truly successful?” and offers some tips on being happier while running a successful business. Read the post here. From the article: “What is it that makes us truly successful? Renowned psychologist, best-selling author and happiness guru Dr. Robert Holden believes our definition of …
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