September 2011 Posts (23)

Are you social media savvy?

What this year has taught us is that the world is changing. Two North African governments crashing in the same month others due to follow. Riots in England and even the South African national planning commission crowd sourcing ideas online.



The killer thing about social media is that it's not about the two way communications you have with your customers, it's about the conversations that your customers have with thier friends. We kind of know about that as word of mouth but online… Continue

Added by Walter Pike on September 29, 2011 at 18:04 — No Comments

Crowd Funding – Is It the New Angel Investing?

If you’ve been wracking your brain, trawling the internet, and practising your elevator pitch on everyone who will listen to your idea or read your business plan, in the hopes of finding those elusive angel investors, then there’s a good chance that somewhere along the line, you’ve run into the term ‘crowd funding.’

In this article, we look at what crowd funding is, how it compares to…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 12:05 — No Comments

Small Business Support in a Big Way

The Rustenburg Business Support Centre, an initiative funded by Xstrata Alloys and launched in May this year, is part of the company’s community and social responsibility programme. The Centre was established to help historically disadvantaged businesses to become sustainable and profitable, and to ensure a return on investment for the funders of these businesses.

 

Xstrata Alloys CSI and enterprise development manager, Naas Fischer, says that the aim of the Centre is to equip…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 12:02 — No Comments

KV Law - October Newsletter

BUYING PROPERTY FOR A COMPANY-TO-BE-FORMED: WATCH YOUR WORDING!

 

You have found the perfect property, at the right price - now can you buy it in the name of a company that has not yet been incorporated? 

Indeed you can - a "pre-incorporation contract" is intended to bind the company as and when it is formed. But don't - in the excitement of the moment - sign anything until you have taken proper advice.

It is essential to word the agreement so that the statuses…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 11:30 — No Comments

Writing a Business Plan for Small Business

To consider financing, financial institutions requires a comprehensive and well-motivated business plan from which a thorough understanding of your existing or proposed business, your own goals and objectives and your financing requirements can be obtained.

 

Specific attention should be given to four key areas: the business itself, the management of the business (the entrepreneurs involved), the market in which the business operates, the financial management and planning - the…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 9:04 — No Comments

Community Manager How to Sell to Consumers

Convincing someone to buy your product is the hardest thing to do in business. There is a right and wrong way to do it. Step one: Read this article.

image TO MAKE A SALE, there are a few key things that a salesperson should be able to do well if they intend to sell a product or a service.  Moreover, the salesperson should know the…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 9:03 — No Comments

Five Ways to Keep Cash Flow Pumping

For new business owners, getting cash flowing into the business should be priority No. 1. Here are ideas for getting started.

For start-up business owners, one of the biggest -- and most common -- mistakes you can make is to place other business goals ahead of your company's cash flow.

While it's important to spend time on building your brand and generating sales leads, it's downright vital to quickly cultivate a steady stream of…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 9:02 — No Comments

The Difference Between Sales and Marketing

Like two peas in a pod, these two have always been together. Ever wonder why?
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HERE AT EXPERT BUSINESS ADVICE, we receive numerous questions regarding the way terms and phrases are thrown around in different industries and in everyday business. We recently received an inquiry from an…
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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 9:01 — No Comments

How To Write The Perfect Post or Article

Why do people click to read a post or article? Usually because it interests, intrigues or challenges them with information that they think will add value.

 

Headlines and titles have always been of major importance in offline media, but they’re crucial online too as, more often than not, the headline or title of your blog post (or news article) will be the only thing a reader will see: for example on Twitter, Facebook or perhaps…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 9:00 — No Comments

12 Ways Small Businesses Waste Money

Nearly every small business has superfluous expenses that make them less efficient.

Though they may seem small, these costs add up over time, and every penny counts for small businesses trying to survive in this dismal economy.

We've compiled a list of ways small businesses throw away cash along with a bit of advice on how to fix the problems.

  1. Not knowing employees' full potential
  2. Unnecessary Food Costs
  3. Not doing tasks in house
  4. Not using…
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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:59 — No Comments

Alternative Ways To Market Your Tourism Business

As the owner of a small tourism operation, you have to ensure that your lodge/transport service/recreational activity is the option of choice for local and overseas visitors. Partnering with a related organisation may be an effective way to get your name out there and do good business throughout the year. 

 

There is more than one way to reach your target market and forming partnerships with other service providers in the…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:58 — No Comments

Wireless Security: Tips On Protecting Your Router/Modem

Just as you safeguard your possessions by locking the doors and windows to your office, you need to protect your wireless network from hackers. MWEB, South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider, understands the threat to your company's bandwidth, and has therefore provided the following easy guidelines on how to improve your network security.

 

While these tips may not prevent a skilled hacker from accessing your network, they will help keep malicious users and eavesdroppers…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:58 — No Comments

What is the CCMA and what does it do?

A letter from the CCMA is the last thing any business owner wants to get. But what exactly is the CCMA, how does it operate and how can you avoid ever having to see the inside of their building?

Aimed at promoting fair practices in the work environment, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is an independent authority (meaning it has no links to a particular political party, business or trade union) that resolves labour…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:57 — No Comments

How Online Courses Can Benefit a Budding Entrepreneur

We’re not all born with an innate sense for business. While some of us have been entrepreneurs our entire lives, many of us simply came up with a great idea one day or decided to turn our passions into a career. For those who haven’t been business minded their entire lives, this lack of knowledge and experience can often prove disastrous. Businesses fail when an owner doesn’t know enough about effective managing and basic finances.

 

However, just because you didn’t receive a…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:56 — No Comments

How Good is Your Credit Rating?

No matter what kind of business you have, there will probably come a time when you have to apply for a loan or overdraft to expand your business, buy equipment or finance some other aspect of your operations. This is when have a good credit history becomes very important.



Establishing and maintaining a good credit record takes time and can be challenging when times get tough (financially). Paying your debt…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:55 — No Comments

KV Law - Monthly Newsletter

Buyers Of Land Beware - Tax Trap Ahead!

Late Tax Returns And Quadruple Whammys

Danger Danger - Don't Think The NCA Doesn't Apply To You, It Does

Rights Of Passage: Not A Matter Of Convenience

A Prospector's Rights - And The Blow Slightly Softened

 

BUYERS OF LAND BEWARE - TAX TRAP AHEAD!

 

From 1 September 2007, buyers of immovable property are required to withhold "advance taxes" (for…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:51 — No Comments

Tips for Saving on Income Tax

The tax act allows taxpayers to arrange their affairs in such a way as they pay the least amount of tax – legally. This is referred to as tax avoidance – when illegal methods are used, we call it tax evasion. The former is good business sense, while the latter is criminal.

Each person’s circ***tances are different and it is therefor vital to understand your personal circ***tances before embarking on a tax strategy. It is highly…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:50 — No Comments

Understanding and Adjusting to Consumer Behavior Changes in the Market place

Don’t let your customers’ behavior surprise you. There’s a method to their madness. Here’s the key.
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CONSUMER BEHAVIOR refers to the selection, purchase and consumption of goods and services by people for the satisfaction…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:49 — No Comments

SMEs optimistic about growth prospects despite economic uncertainty

While there is a general decline in confidence in global and local economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the world were generally positive about their own growth prospects, the Sage business index has shown.

The survey, which included more than 10 000 global respondents, including 2 026 South African responses, showed that 53% of SMEs were more confident about their business prospects over the next six months,…

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Added by MyGenius on September 29, 2011 at 8:48 — No Comments

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