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Small Businesses In Africa Need Angels Not Prayers
When you start a business, it becomes a part of your life, so it becomes very hard to let go of it. The problem is that a business idea isn't nearly enough. There's a role money and adequate "know-how" has to play in the success of a business. And the lack of that has seen many start-ups struggle to scale past the first two years of their existence.
How to earn extra income
During the pandemic, many individuals lost their jobs and developed several ways to expand their creativity with bringing in an income for their household. Though we are no longer in that stage of the pandemic, there may still be a need for individuals to find ways to become creative with bringing in an income.
How to grow your business, even in a recession
Are you struggling to move your business forward? Do you feel like you’re trying everything humanly possible, but for some reason, you’re not quite managing to achieve your growth goals? You’re not alone. It’s not exactly easy at the moment, with so many challenges facing business owners in the current financial climate.
Mr. Tesla Acquires Twitter: Is The DOGe About To Be Released?
When it comes to the crypto market, its volatile nature is a fact that cannot be ignored. The price of a cryptocurrency can move up or down at any time. And there are certain factors responsible for this. Understanding these factors that influence its market price can help you decide whether to invest in it, trade it, or continue watching its developments.
Additional ways to promote your brand
We all absolutely love promoting our brands on social media. And it's one of the biggest ways to get exposure and gain brand recognition during this digital age. Whether it's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube, social media has become a leader in customer engagement. However, there are other ways to promote our brands outside of social media.
6 things to remember if you’re uncomfortable about chasing late payments
You've worked hard to secure a new client, build a relationship and provide the service. You issue the invoice and wait expectantly as the due date approaches and sails past. If you're worried about broaching the subject of late payment, here are some things to remember...
4 advantages of running a business with a loved one
If you're thinking of going into business with a friend or intimate partner, you may have been dwelling on the potential pitfalls. But what about the positives? Are there any? Is it ever a good idea to mix your personal and professional life?
Why Investing in Tech Should Be One of Your Top Considerations in Business
Using technology can simplify your business processes as well as save you valuable company time. What's more, there are so many apps and software available that it is easy to find a solution to fit your business's needs.
Flexibility vs. Redundancy
The idea of flexible working has long caused employers to recoil in horror, but COVID-19 has changed our perspectives on remote working and working from home. Amazingly, we can trust people to do their work, even with distractions! Because that never happens in the office...
5 Marketing Strategies for Your Online Business
Are you looking for ways to market your online business? If so, you're in luck. There are a number of effective marketing strategies you can use to reach your target audience and increase traffic to your website. In this blog post, we will discuss five of the most popular marketing strategies for your online business.
How to build an effective personal brand - for executives
Have you ever wondered why some executives at the same level as you have a large following on social media or have more engagement on their posts? Or why they are often interviewed by top publications and reputable journalists? The simple answer is that they have established a strong brand, and a strong brand is the gift that keeps giving.
How is mental health in construction UK being addressed?
With this industry still being very male-dominated, we also need to remember that men are three times more likely to commit suicide. Figures like that pose the question as to why more isn’t being done to tackle this silent crisis of mental health in construction UK.
What is quality content and how to create it
You can be heard from many marketers that quality content is the key to success. And that’s true, content is crucial to grow your website traffic and conversions. According to Demand metric «70% of people would rather get information about a company or learn something from a brand’s blog, rather than from a traditional advertisement».
5 reasons you should try email marketing as a Virtual Assistant
So you have recently set up as a Virtual Assistant. You’ve checked all the boxes on your set-up checklist, got all your software ready, decided your rates, designed your logo, you’re ready to go and now all you need is some clients. But where from?
How to market your new business
Starting a new business is like a roller coaster ride! You are incredibly excited one moment and a bag of nerves the next. Now that you have created a formidable product or service, it’s time to move on to the next step and market your business.
5 Sites to Sell Your Clipart Online
Clipart is a set of vector graphics, which cover a one particular topic. The popularity of clipart is rising today, so too does the income of artists who create and sell them online. There are many sites that allow you to upload your graphics and sell them.
You want to create more sales using Dubsado?
Want to attract and book more ideal clients? Looking to turn more leads into paying clients? Using Dubsado you can create a seamless journey that leaves your clients with good communication, they know their next steps in the process and feel valued and supported along the way…
The danger of putting too much detail in your staff contracts
When small business owners take on staff for the first time, they often feel as though they are entering “a minefield” of employment law and human resources, which might go off under their feet at any moment. They therefore try to cram everything that they need into their staff contracts, feeling as though this will protect them.
Habit or addiction?
Addiction is a constant, persistent and intense obsession and urge to do or use something to change how we feel that we find we cannot function well without. So, how does a ‘habit’ become an addiction?
How to get more social media done in less time with time blocking
Time blocking can be used for every part of your life. Even setting aside 20 minutes in a super busy week to write out some captions in a document and grab some images can give you a week's worth of content. No more writing and scheduling one at a time. Use these 4 steps to batch create your social media posts and save time in your business.