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Learning to Excel in your business
When used properly, Microsoft Excel can be a powerful and versatile data management tool for entrepreneurs who may not currently be in a position to invest in databases or other software for their [...]
Building a support network for your small business
For many entrepreneurs, running a small business can be a lonely experience, with nobody to share the ups and downs with, to bounce ideas off or to just chat with. Studies have linked [...]
Finding Your Flow
I was recently asked to help an organisation track a fundraising campaign. This project involved building a spreadsheet with drop down menus for the various events, formulae to calculate the amounts raised and [...]
Make working from home work for you
For many small business owners, working from home brings substantial savings in terms of office rental and other associated overheads. Eliminating the daily commute can also improve quality of life by removing the [...]
Do What You Do Best and Outsource the Rest
The demands of running your own business can see you being pulled in many different directions - executive, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, administration, etc. Each of these functions have an important role [...]
Starting with Why
I first came across the concept of "Start With Why" when I watched a talk by Simon Sinek. If you haven’t heard of him, look him up – you’ll be glad you did! [...]