For many businesses, particularly in the startup phase and when the business is growing, you pay yourself last with whatever money you feel you can afford to take from the business. Let’s face it, it is called “take home”.... read more
The concepts of authenticity, and passion and purpose are currently trending; and it is difficult to open a magazine without at least one article dedicated to this topic. What many of us fail to understand is that far from... read more
It’s about this time of year that the weather starts to improve and we begin thinking about spring cleaning. The warmer days bring with them a renewed enthusiasm for home, health and the great outdoors. We eat lighter, feel... read more
Disentangling your business and financial interests in a divorce can be a messy business. Nonetheless, it must be done to lay the foundation for the next phase of your life. At the outset, it may be helpful to understand... read more
In an increasingly globalised market, emerging marketing trends become an integral part of multinational business practices within a short period of time. Marketing trends reflect consumer attitudes, reaction and behavior and have to be considered during planning for a... read more
One of my all time favourite quotes is this one by Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Well,... read more
We’ve all seen it or heard it — the web page, the mailed postcard, the sales brochure, the exhibition display, or the email blast that looks clever but doesn’t actually ask the reader or the listener to do anything.... read more
Okay – so you are interested in becoming a company director. A lot of people share your interest. It is a satisfying and financially attractive career option. But not a lot of people will tell you how to get... read more
How to program your brain for greater personal and professional results Have you ever looked in the pantry trying to find something and tell yourself, “It’s not here, I can’t find it,” then the person who lives with... read more
Feedback can be a wonderful thing; there are always golden nuggets of information we can use to reflect on our skills sets both soft and hard. I particularly like 360-degree feedback where your superiors, colleagues and staff get to... read more
The 21-year-old me worked in a public service job she loathed, dreaming of the day she would fulfill her goal to be a journalist. She was assertive and driven but lacked confidence. Almost 20 years later, the 40-year-old me... read more
Businesswomen often make the same mistake which is crucial for their company’s prosperity. They invest effort and money in minor details but often fail to notice what matters the most for developing a growing venture. To succeed you must build a wide... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
