I often wonder if children of self-employed parents are destined to run their own company. Does growing up with a mum and dad who run their own business inspire you to do the same? Does it teach you the lessons of business by osmosis? Does it show
Business coaching
Why you should get a business coach
This could solve your business puzzle... Written by Zac de Silva, posted by The ICEHOUSE on Friday, November 08, 2013 Are you a crossword doer? Medical experts recommend doing a crossword a day – they say it’s exercise for the brain; it
How to take a step back but still have your business move forward
I haven't been able to stop thinking about a webinar (web-seminar) I watched the other week. It was about how to get your business to a place where it's ready to sell, but main underlying message was that you company needs to run well without you (in
What’s louder than word of mouth? Social media!
I've just spent the last half an hour reading this thread on the Idealog website: http://www.idealog.co.nz/blog/2013/01/calling-next-jan-cameron. Forget Shortland Street - this thread has all the drama, witty one-liners ("I would’ve been
Kudos to you, Cadbury. Follow their lead to change your business
I've started seeing "Fireworks for Sale" signs popping up on the roadside over the past few weeks. Fireworks are the perfect example of a seasonal product, and I often wonder what the pyrotechnics guys do the rest of the year to keep income coming
Expansion is great – just make sure you’re ready for it
What sort of systems does a small business need in place in order to cope with a sudden surge in demand? There are a bunch of basic things that can be done and they mostly revolve around being set up from day one as if you were a big,