Tag: small business

The most difficult task for the small business owner

I have been self-employed since December 1986. That’s 38 years and counting. I have been involved in many industries, many start-ups, and have learned a lot along the way. Once you are halfway observant you are bound to pick up some stuff over the course of 38 years of all types of issues and problems.… Continue reading The most difficult task for the small business owner

Starting your own business-the priorities

I am often asked for a consultation with a would be entrepreneur. It will be someone who has an idea for a new business, or intend starting a company, or developing something, or who intends taking over an existing business. From the outset, however, their budget does not seem to be adequate. For they want… Continue reading Starting your own business-the priorities

The common mistake with entrepreneurs and commercial leases

I’m working on a new lease for a client this morning. It is a typical new lease where my client is renewing their existing lease and signing a new deed of renunciation. Everything is straightforward as I have gone through the necessary pre-lease queries now and five years ago when I acted for the same… Continue reading The common mistake with entrepreneurs and commercial leases

Which (if any) social media sites are effective for your business?

There is a lot to be said for any small business owner concentrating on the social media platform(s) that are right for their business. This will depend on three factors: An enormous amount of time can be spent flogging a dead horse in this regard. But finding the right channel is a valuable use of… Continue reading Which (if any) social media sites are effective for your business?

Small businesses should constantly monitor and review time spent on social media sites

I always monitor closely my efforts and time spent on social media sites.  I am looking to ascertain what is working, what’s not working and trying to arrive at the optimum use of my time. Yes, I could spend plenty of time on all the platforms open to me, but I want to ensure the… Continue reading Small businesses should constantly monitor and review time spent on social media sites

The most important skill in any small business or start up

One of the most important skills that any entrepreneur or small business owner can acquire is the ability to organise and manage. I have created and run many different businesses and undertakings since my first one in 1986.  The one common thread running through all of them, like a seam of gold running through bedrock,… Continue reading The most important skill in any small business or start up

Selling information products as a side hustle (and developing it into a business)

I published a new book on the Kindle/Amazon platform yesterday. It is only a short book but sets out how to start a side hustle, which can be developed into a home business, selling information products. The method taps into the power that the internet is capable of putting in the hands of the ordinary,… Continue reading Selling information products as a side hustle (and developing it into a business)

Always be hustling if you are a small business owner

I’m taking annual leave for the next week. So, the girls in the office, when giving appointments for consultations, cannot put anyone in next week. But I noticed yesterday that they were telling callers that I was on annual leave next week and it would be the following week before I could see the caller.… Continue reading Always be hustling if you are a small business owner