I’m an information junkie and have loads of unread books and information. For a long time, I was addicted to signing up to success and business mailing lists. Anything that promised me …
Is your fear bigger than your dreams?
“Mum, my fear is bigger than me”, declared my 12-year old son. We were exploring why he’s suddenly acquired a fear of swimming, and the fact that this fear has grown …
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Start a Business
Over the years, I’ve met very few people who don’t have the wish to start a business. It’s always interesting for me to listen to people’s comments when they get …
7 business startup myths that keep professionals from getting into business
I’ve been a life and business coach for some time now. Over the years, I’ve observed that there are more professionals who talk about getting into business than those who …
How can your business survive beyond startup?
What happens to your business beyond startup? You’ve been focusing on getting the business up and running for some time, so what to do now that your dream is a …
Double Your Business Income – Part 3: Create a Business Model
In this series of articles on how to double your business income, you’ve seen how powerful it is to go back and look at your business through the eyes of your customer. …
Double Your Business Income – Part 2: Fill Your Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing
In the second part of the double your business income series, I’ll look at word of mouth or referral marketing. Part 1 in this series examined how you can increase …
3 Steps to Double Your Business Income – Part 1: Customer Service
The year is one month gone and it feels like January just flew away. I can safely bet that you set goals to increase your revenue this year. Maybe you …
Why You Need a SWOT Analysis Before Startup
Starting a business without conducting a SWOT analysis is risky. SWOT will give you clarity about the viability of your business idea.
How to move smoothly from employment to business
Many people long to quit their jobs and move from employment to business. The reasons for wanting to go into business vary, ranging from wanting to be your own boss …