I have fallen victim to it again. Work got busy – as it always does this time of year, and I became “busy and important” once again. My office is a shambles (organised chaos?!), and …
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The SME Owner’s Dilemma
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Embrace the Strain
No one said it was going to be easy. If they did they are full of shit. Or deluded. It is vitally important to understand that in business you must have patience, diligence and the …
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If you are not a control freak do not go into business
(But know when to let go) Running an SME is not for the faint hearted, whether you are starting up, buying a business or taking over a business where you previously were an employee. There …
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Why TF do you want to run your own SME?
One of the most important things to decide early on in your business life is what you want out of going into business and working for yourself. If your first and only answer is “lifestyle”, …
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Treat your customers well, and treat your staff better
I first heard this quote on a documentary about the Maloof family, who emigrated from Lebanon to the US and created a business empire across a number of business categories. I have also heard it …