Part of the folklore about successful entrepreneurs is that they succeeded because they first failed. “Fail fast,” entrepreneurs are often told, and you’ll learn valuable lessons that will help you in your next venture.
London-based Geoff Johnson, creator of a charity event that has raised almost ÂŁ2m for SA NGOs, reckons the diaspora potential is rarely tapped.
When you own a business, customer service should be one of the most important areas to focus on. You want your customers to feel trusting and cared for.
It’s great fun planning a new business, particularly the superficial details – like what your desk and new chair will look and feel like and how you will make sure you get the office party started before the weekend. And, we’re told to dream big, so it’s nice to imagine those big billboards you are … Read more