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5 Work-life balance tips for women entrepreneurs

Some might say the advent of hit TV shows like Dragon’s Den has done a lot to fuel the inner entrepreneur in many women. But many more would argue an ambitious and competitive streak is a common female attribute....
Financial planning for small business is crucial: but where do you start?

Most people would agree that financial planning is even more critical for small companies because one mistake can be exceptionally costly. The survival rates regarding start-up businesses do not make great reading. A recent study from indicates that 90%...
Cash flow problems: 5 quick tactics to get money flowing again

If you run your own business, then you’ll understand the importance of cash flow. In fact, creating a relationship with money that works for you is one of the best things you can do for the future of your...
Crowdfunding: The modern way to get your business off the ground

Crowdfunding. What is it? Can anyone do it? How do you do it? Many people have never heard of crowdfunding before. For those that have, a large majority don’t understand its various implications. As you can probably deduce from...
How blockchain can work for startups. Case study: the auto industry

For any industry to establish itself in the market, it is important that its participants make a timely recognition of any opportunity that comes their way thus automatically putting them on top of their game. The automotive industry is...
Company reputation management: These factors put your reputation at risk

Here’s the thing about your business. It can live or die dependant on the reputation it has acquired. So it is crucial for you to implement strong company reputation management. Thanks to review sites such as Yelp and TrustPilot,...
5 Easy ways your business can reduce its carbon footprint

Businesses of the world are responsible for so much destruction to the environment. But as a company owner, it’s easy to assume that all of this is ‘someone else’s problem’, as we alone are only contributing a small amount...
Offline marketing for an online business: 8 most effective methods

For many business owners in the digital era, offline marketing is a thing of the past. After all, why bother printing off and handing out thousands of flyers when you can simply update your brand’s status on social media?...
International Day of the Girl: Who are you calling vulnerable?

A few years ago I was working in Uganda for an international NGO delivering a range of aid programs throughout the country. One day I asked our cleaner – a young woman around 20-years-old – if she was interested...