Whilst Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are of significant importance to the economy, it is their survival rate and durability that should be considered of greater concern.
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Before initiating a business we are encouraged to create a business case. Did you find it a chore or a useful exercise? When did you last review it? How accurately does it reflect your business today?
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As we prepare to go on holiday we look forward to positive customer service, the opportunity to enjoy some rest and relaxation, anticipating a happy, stress free break.
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Of the multiple causes for business failure, a key contributor is inadequate cash flow.
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You need a proposition that explicitly defines the problem you solve and equally importantly the intangible benefits you provide.
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When launching a business we have ambitions and a vision of what success will look like.
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The 10 success factors you need to put in place to build a successful business.
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Is procrastination your downfall?
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Each and every day we are faced with making decisions, with consequences ranging from the trivial to the significant.
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Managing risk is something we each do on a daily basis. This is also true in a business context where risks should be actively managed. Risk management processes are designed to provide a set of tools to put in place plans to mitigate and eliminate or at least minimise the potential impact on business objectives.
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The uncertainty created by Brexit, sluggish DGP growth and uncompetitive productivity levels weigh heavily on confidence and optimism for the immediate future.
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It is generally acknowledged that a personal referral is one of the most successful routes to business growth.
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Having the ability to recognise and understand your own style and the preferred style of others is extremely beneficial.
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I reiterate, this is not an expert guide to business networking, it is simply my personal observations.
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At every business networking event I have attended all those present were there to promote themselves and their products or services.
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Having recovered from the trauma of my first business networking experience it was time to face the next challenge – SPEEDY MEET!
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I must admit at the outset, I am not comfortable in crowds, especially so amid a crowd of strangers compounded by the added responsibility for business networking.
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First have a definitive topic for your blog, whether it be a comment, providing advice, offering a service or addressing a problem it should be focused on your target audience.
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Are your good intentions – just that – good intentions, not actual actions?
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How often have you heard someone say “my email was completely misunderstood!”?
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