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Close the Deal

Are you cutting it in sales? Ever wondered why some people always close the deal? How many times have you made contact with prospective buyers who seemed really interested in your product or service only to contact them later and they are no longer interested? Had enough of it? Here’s how to close the deal […]

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Free Cash Flow

If your small business needs credit in this COVID-19 era and you are out of options, then perhaps a business credit card could be your business rescue. A credit card once used properly could be “free cash flow” and give you the breathing space you need for at least 30 days. You could use it

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: The Retail Collapse

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: The Retail Collapse

Many retailers are self-employed small business owners with a single store from which they earn their livelihoods, they are unlikely to have business insurance to compensate them for any loss of sales and the declining turnover means stores are closing earlier than usual, inevitably many stores will shutter their doors permanently; wiping out thousands of

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Business on Hold?

Business on Hold?

The impact of the Coronavirus has seen Italy taking drastic measures as to quarantine an entire zone. The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is predicted to be astronomical as more countries and sectors are being impacted, more drastic measures will be taken and with certainty your business will also be impacted, are you prepared for this health crisis? How will

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Rewards anyone?

Rewards anyone?

If 2020 is going to be a successful year for your business where you finally manage your cash flow and bank some dough, then why not look everywhere for benefits? Here is a quick tip that will get you to your goals faster. Rewards How about rewarding yourself? Credit cards these days I like to

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Two Educational Resources Every Teacher Should Know

Two Educational Resources Every Teacher Should Know

Globalization has connected us, made the world a smaller place, one click of a finger and we have information. In this connected world teaching the next generation has never been more important. Students expect their teachers to be knowledgeable on subject matters and deliver relevant content with real world examples, as such teachers need resources and what better place

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Saving for Your Business

Saving for Your Business

How’s your business doing?  Surviving, thriving, just doing enough? How about making sure business runs like a well-oiled machine? Unexpected things usually happen, and they often do, you could fall short of your sales target and have the need for urgent cash. You may be able to make all payments now and cover business expenses

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Follow Up!

Follow Up!

So, you’ve sent your sales pitch to the company, you did the homework, so you’re sure; it is in the right hands. What next? Read on to find out. Follow up, that’s what’s next! How do you follow up? Pick up the phone and call or send an email then follow up with a phone

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The ACE Team

The ACE Team

You’ve built your business to the stage where you need to hire people, so how do you find and qualify the right team? Read on for two quick tips to learn how. The ACE Team  Spend time recruiting the right people, set clear attainable goals, expectations and stress the importance of accountability. Allow the people

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Focus Days

Focus Days

I learned from one of my favourite business writers the importance of setting what he calls “focus days”.  A focus day is a day where you dedicate time to do high value work on your business. Don’t worry if you can’t dedicate an entire day to this, you will not need an entire day; one

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