One of the common dilemmas that I’ve noticed during my 12 years of consulting to small business is that some business owners have com-pletely lost sight of why they decided to go into business in the first place! Ten... read more
Do you have a little pile of ”some day” dreams under your pillow? Some day I’ll travel to… Some day I’ll write about. Some day I’ll handle my fear of. Some day I’ll change careers or start my own... read more
Women in business face additional challenges to those faced by men. Women often have to find a delicate point of balance between business and family life. This balancing act can result in periods away from the business. The important... read more
Pricing has a major impact on the profitability of your business. In fact, it’s probably the most important set of decisions you make. Even so, a lot of businesses continue to sell themselves short. They may have good sales... read more
I was tired of the usual negative stories about glass ceilings holding women back when International Women’s Day came around this year. I decided to conduct a survey to find out what women really think are the barriers holding... read more
As professional businesswomen we often loathe to admit that we are just not coping as well as we would like. However, saying: “Yes, I need help” can sometimes be difficult. Everyone sees you as a very strong, capable, reliable,... read more
Save time and money By Karen Scott Grocery shopping is one of those little chores that we all have to do. What if someone else could do it for you while also saving you time and money? There has... read more
How often have you bought a product or service and felt inherently dissatisfied – as if something has really let you down? Sometimes this kind of feeling is almost indescribable. Often you feel disappointed, as if you have been... read more
In the great scheme of all things creative and expensive, advertising agencies sit at the top of the food chain, corner print shops (CPSs) at the bottom, and design studios in the middle. Typically, an ad agency offers services... read more
What would it be worth to you if you could close one door and open another at your new premises without having to do all the work in between? I was speaking with a friend the other day about... read more
Two years ago I decided to write a book called Where’s the Loot? about how people made millions during the high tech and Internet boom. I spoke to those who did well – like Sean Howard, who made $120... read more
Chatting on the Internet can be fun. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people, and sometimes you can even be lucky and find practical places to get advice or professional tips – that’s if you know where to... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
