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The Small Business Forum is hosted by Industry Specialist Sharon Cowan.

How important is branding and imaging to a business? Should emphasis be placed on protecting your personal brand? Are you an influencer or a follower? How do you build your online brand? Do you agree that Social Media is the New Workplace? This and more piping hot questions answered in the vi

Technology is here to stay. Whether you are a small, large or medium-sized business, technology is the way to go. Now you can be more productive, streamline work processes, manage your time , work smarter, save costs and boost revenues with online productivity tools that are free, available an

It is a technological age. Indeed to say " it is a technological age" is a big under- statement. Now our 2 year olds and 3 year olds are becoming quite familiar with negotiating the basic features of a device. And the older folks stand around amazed - " How can this be?" Within our workplace as

So your business is up and running. You have invested money , spent much personal time, executed your business plan . All seems to be going fairly well . Now your focus is more on what to do to guarantee success and to make your business profitable and sustainable . Here are 2 words that might

The One Thing You Must AVOID When Starting A Business,https://youtu.be/ymZb7h44Mxc If you were told that there was one (1) thing to avoid when starting a business , what would come to mind? If your mind hit a blank, watch this video from Success Secrets TV's website .You will be informed and chall

Are you thinking of starting a business? What business structure is most suited for you? You may find the following discussion on the basic forms of business ownership helpful in making a guided decision. There are three (3) basic forms of business ; namely sole proprietorship, partnership

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2021/01/17/5-tips-to-start-a-business-during-covid/ This Forbes article provides some good pointers to get you started on your journey.

If you have, or are interested in owning a small business, use this space to raise questions, and share tips and information with other community members. Our forum administrators and small business specialists will post discussion points and share relevant information to inspire and motivate you to

In this fast paced technological environment, customers expect superior quality ; excellent service and positive results. Exceptional customer experiences often produce engaged, loyal customers. Businesses benefit from word of mouth advertising. Not all client interactions will have positive outcom

Providing exceptional customer service is key to the success of any business organization, whether there is direct interface with end-users or not. Today we define key terms with respect to service and provide several tips to enhance an exceptional customer experience. Service : The process of

In the year 2000 we all waited with bated breath to see if the digitized world would come to an end, small business would crash and the world as we knew it would be no more. What was happening back then in 2000 that brought such apprehension to people all over the world?. Prior to this year pro

Who does not want to earn more money, to be more successful, to achieve more personal goals and objectives?. Who wants to actualize on most if not all of the risks they take? Who wants to rise again after experiencing failure and adopt this credo, " For every setback a comeback". Who wants to FI

So you have a sure-fire idea for your new business. You have discussed it with a few close friends and family members and they agree that this sounds like a good proposition, a likely success. You are ready and raring to go! But there is one major obstacle. Based on your projections you do not have

So you plan to start a small business. You have a great business idea and are raring to go! It will mean utilization of your creative and innovative skills. Now you can gain some freedom, be your own boss, make your own decisions, explore your passion, learn new skills, create employment opportu

Many of us have had business ideas for several years, but the time and effort involved can make it difficult to pursue them. How can we use the current crisis to focus on putting some action plans behind those thoughts and ideas?

In this technological age most banks are moving away from the traditional brick and mortar structures with high overhead costs , to the faster paced, faster moving online environment that can readily adapt to client needs and provide enabling real time solutions. So why put gas in the car, join a l

Three years ago, no one could have predicted the cataclysmic effect of a major pandemic such as COVID-19 on worldwide economies and on small busin

How important is the small business to the ecomony? Small businesses are foundational to the growth and stability of every economy. They provide jobs for the wider population, earn revenues that flow back into the economy and generally stimulate growth. Small businesses are also more adapt

Have you ever wondered how smart people actually became smart? By drinking something that activates their brain to 100%? No way!!! Or they do it by some magical spell? Actually no!. There is a beautiful saying, "once you make the habits, then the habits make you." Smart people make smart choice

How to be an Entrepreneur,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJjILQu2xM8&list=PLlUKa5-T_3OVG_soAJuDB1__2egzebdUH&index=3 A picture or video- worth a thousand Words? This video from "The School of Life" website encourages you to identify a plan of action , and move forward with that great business id

The most important component of any small business is the entrepreneur. The ideas you have, the decisions you make , the actions you take, will definitely influence the results you get. There are THREE (3) POWERFUL WORDS that can change your life as an entrepreneur. These are K-N-O-W Y-O-U-R-

The definition of a small business varies between industries and countries but here are some standardized criteria:- 1. A small business is privately owned and operated. 2. The business is part of a specific economic sector. 3. The business is limited in size, number of employees, and sales turnov

The world has changed very quickly and many of us have found ourselves working from home more than ever before. How do you go about creating a suitable homeworking environment?