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Managing people is never easy and the more the company grows the more time and effort the owner and the function managers will need to spend on employee management. Unfortunately, difficult employees are unlikely to stick their hand up and confess up front that they have a mean streak and therefore Read More

When sourcing finance for your small business bank loans should be the last port of call. However if it is the only option, this article raises 3 key issues which should be considered before submitting your application Read More

This article offers an alternative to laying off staff when the business begins to struggle and it becomes necessary to cut costs. It explores the opportunities associated with outsourcing non-core functions of the company to the about to be retrenched employees. Read More

This assessment must be done before you even decide whether starting a new business is even viable. Completing the exercise will provide you with either the good warm feeling that is OK to begin pursuing your dream, or whether there are still hurdles to overcome. Read More

Whether it's because the business is growing or as a result of changes on the home front or you just need additional staff, it is probable that the day will arrive when you will need to consider relocating your home based business. Read More

Before launching any business venture ignoring the need for financial support is tantamount to entrepreneurial suicide. This article explores the various ways in which a small business owner can address this need Read More

When negotiating for business with out larger cousins do we as small business owners, penalise ourselves by openly declaring that we fall into the category of SMALL?

Are we confining our companies to a box labelled “only open for small jobs” even before the customer has a chance to assess our tr Read More

Starting your own home or small business - Part 2 which explores whether the choice you have made as regards the type of business, is a viable choice. Read More

As small business owners it is imperative that we are constantly in touch with cash incomes and outflows. Part of this financial management is keeping cost elements at an absolute minimum and here are several tips on how to go about minimising the cost impact Read More

Involvement with the local community within which your Small Business operates is about more than just selling goods or services. It’s means building relationships with the communities and investing time, effort and occasionally finance in order to support community development. Here are some ideas Read More