There are likely many silent heroes within your organisation, one’s you haven’t yet met and who don’t occupy the corner office. These are the self-starters, the risk-takers and the ones who take responsibility for turning an idea into profit. These are ‘intrapreneurs’ – individuals who demonstrate many of the traits of the more well-known entrepreneurs...Read More

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just starting out, launching a business on a budget can feel overwhelming. With money flying out the door and not much coming in, it’s easy to lose track of your spending. The good news is that budgeting is just like any other business skill that can be mastered. So...Read More

How do you know if you have what it takes to start a business? Whilst there’s no way to know for sure, a commonality can be found among the emotional and family fabric of people ready to consider an entrepreneurial venture. It takes an entrepreneurial fire in your belly to make it succeed. Not everyone...Read More

There’s no easy way to run a business. Regardless of whether you are seasoned in the corporate world or are just starting out, there are plenty of challenges when it comes to successfully managing a business. Thankfully, there are a number of simple things that you can do to improve your business quickly and effectively....Read More

Workplace conflicts within a small business have the potential to be disastrous. Each personality within an organisation has a far greater bearing on the overall team when the numbers are few, meaning that any ongoing grievances can quickly have a negative impact on motivation and productivity. Fortunately, there are several ways to help effectively manage...Read More

When I ask the question who is your ideal customer can you answer clearly and concisely in under 60 seconds? If you can, great, if not – don’t worry, you are part of a multitude of small business owners who are so caught up in the passion and running of their business they have not...Read More

For many women, trying to break through the glass ceiling in the business role is a step too far. Trying to compete against equally ambitious males in the hope of becoming a successful business owner is hard, largely due to sexism which sadly is still in existence in the business world. Fortunately, a growing number...Read More

It’s never easy to start a business, especially abroad. However, the Egyptian economy has weathered the hard knocks of the international economic crisis, thanks to a shift towards a free-market economy and the Central Bank of Egypt’s supervision of all the local and foreign banks in the country. This has made Egypt an attractive place...Read More