Business Mechanics

14 reasons why Google Apps is great for small business

Travis Wade — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:59:39 +0000

For a small business or start-up time is money, and money is finite. And anyway, you’d rather spend what you’ve got on actually developing your business right? Business and IT tools that save you both time and money seem a little too good to be true…I can assure you, this is not the case.

Here are 14 reasons why Google Apps is great for small business:

1. Always up to date

The beauty of being in the cloud is that the updates come to you. ... • • • more

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3 major reasons why your business should use debit order collections as soon as possible

DigiCash — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:37 +0000

Once you’ve started a business there are many hurdles new owners must overcome. It is often surprising to new businesses owners how difficult, complicated and frustrating collecting money from debtors can be. After all, you are merely acquiring funds which are rightfully yours. Debit collecting is an effective method to ensure you receive money you are owed.

However, debit order collections also provide three distinct advantages that can dramatically aid your business: making you and your business more effective, thus increasing your profit.

1. Debtors ... • • • more

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Empire builder, freedom fighter or craftsman: what kind of business owner are you?

The BM team — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:30:14 +0000

Take the poll

The idea of entrepreneurship and business ownership is still fast climbing up the popularity stakes in South Africa. But what kind of life are you really choosing for yourself once you decide to make a career out of owning your own business in South Africa?

Recently, hundreds of people gathered in Cape Town for a youth entrepreneurship conference which formed part of the Telkom Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week, which in turn forms part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, billed as the “largest festival ... • • • more

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Virtual offices: The way forward?

Emerging Stars — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:04:36 +0000

Is the traditional office environment crucial for all businesses? Taking into consideration the numerous technological advances that have been made with regards to business solutions, is the business world slowly moving in the direction of virtual offices?

Let’s first look at what exactly a virtual office is. A virtual office differs to “normal” office environments because employees usually do not work under the same roof. Having a virtual office means that all members of your business work on their own in their own work place, ... • • • more

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Business as a movie script: 5 hot business tips from movie icons

Emerging Stars — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:13:40 +0000

Business inspiration can come from anywhere, even Hollywood. Here are five business tips you can get from famous movie and the story lines they follow.

1. Take the risk

In Die Another Day, James Bond is asked if he is a gambling man and his response is, “If the stakes are right.” Starting your own business is always a gamble, but a good question to ask yourself is: Is it worth the risk? Will the reward in the end make it worthwhile? Usually, the greater ... • • • more

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5 reasons why you should file your tax return online

Emerging Stars — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:49:58 +0000

Efficiency in business saves time and money. Here are 5 reasons why you should file your tax return online instead of doing it the good ol’ fashioned way.

1. It saves time

Having lots of paper work to sort through can take up a lot of time and takes time away from other business tasks. Filing your tax returns online reduces the time you spend on it and allows you more time for other work responsibilities.

2. It is less stressful

Doing your tax return ... • • • more

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A quick guide on how to raise venture capital

Emerging Stars — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:40:54 +0000

Raising venture capital is not just about presenting your business plan and pitching your idea – there’s a lot you can do beforehand to boost your chances of raising the venture capital your startup needs.

Deciding what type of capital you need is one of the first decisions you should make. Do you need early stage capital, expansion capital or payout capital? Knowing which category you fall under is important for you to know before you approach any investors.

If you need a small amount ... • • • more

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Selling your enterprise: When to let go and move on to greener pastures

Emerging Stars — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:57:03 +0000

If you’ve reached the point where your startup is successful and growing healthily, you might be thinking of selling your enterprise and starting something new. Here’s when to do so.

The big question is; how do you know it’s the right time to sell your business? There are various factors to take into consideration, which will help you in deciding if now is the right time to move onto greener pastures.

You need to look at why you want to sell your enterprise. The answer ... • • • more

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Crisis management: 5 tips for getting through an office pickle

The BM team — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:34:39 +0000

Starting your own business will bring about some challenges; learning how to manage a crisis situation is a trait you’ll need to master quickly. Here are five tips to get through an office pickle.

1. Stay calm

No matter what the crisis is you need to take a step back before you react and take a deeper look at the issue at hand. Reacting immediately could lead to even more issues – keep your cool, identify the issue and find the solution.

2. Be honest... • • • more

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5 Tips to achieve long-term partnership success

Emerging Stars — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:11:12 +0000

Drawing on the strengths of a partner can help your business expand its market reach at little cost. This can be a profitable arrangement. Here are five tips to help your partnership survive the test of time.

1. Share goals and vision.

When going into partnership with another business, make sure that your goals and visions are aligned. Goals and visions offer all parties involved an idea of what the partnership expects to achieve over time and where the partnership would like to position itself ... • • • more

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