Going Back To Basics
The story of how Allan Hirsch established the Hirsch’s Homeware Store brand and turned it into a multi-million rand business is one that every aspirant entrepreneur who has lost hope in the future should read. It’s not only a lesson in the importance of tenacity and passion but it provides a timely reminder of how going back to basics can be the most important thing you do for your business.
Building A Money Machine
How does your business make money? Where does your revenue come from? What are your major costs? Have you invested enough to ensure you can continue operating in the future? What are the critical success factors of your business? These are some of the questions entrepreneurs or business managers should consider if they want to improve their business performance.
Lead
Snapshot
Sasi Paton and Michelle Penfold turned their talent into a successful commercial art business
Buzz
Protect yourself and your business from costly employee claims
Staff smarts
Learn how to make work feel like play for your employees
Toolkit
Everything you need to create customised business forms, fast and simply
Promote
Snapshot
Kgosi Mahumapelo's branding company hones the focus of his business and reaps the rewards
Advertising
You may be tempted to use them, but avoid these phrases in your advertising and marketing materials
PR
Make the most of your time and PR budget by following this simple and effective method
Communicate
The way you bind the elements of your sales pitch together is important
Sell
Snapshot
A unique model of leisure membership and eco-tourism investment is set to change the industry
Leadership
The skills and retention crisis facing many organisations has highlighted the need for managers to be better with people. The relationship economy has arrived
Technique
You've got just eight seconds to grab your prospect's attention and land a sales appointment. Here's how
Money
Investments
Achieve financial freedom with wise long-term investments
Asset management
Chopping and changing fritters away your return
Invest
A growing number of investors trade online
Wealth
Rich Woman, Kim Kiyosaki on why she invests
Tech
Snapshot
Morag Evans turned a liquidated business into SA’s top construction industry database
Gear
Gadets to keep you on the go
Digital Edge
Flexible staffing alternatives made possible by remote call centre solutions
Extra
Learning
The field work, case studies and assignments that put paid to the MBA student’s social life lead to greater self-confidence, critical reasoning and better analysis and interpretation
Study Options
Equip yourself with the analytical skills needed to use financial reports, master marketing and effectively manage projects
BeYourOwnBoss
This month we look at:
• Turn your hobby into a business
• A guide to the business coaching industry
• The restaurant franchise industry
• Car wash franchise opportunities
• Case Study: How a start-up ad agency rose to the top of their game
