February 12th, 2010
For many people, the selection of equipment for their new business is both challenging and exciting. There is a real sense of progress being made and dreams becoming a reality. However, it is important not to become so focused on this aspect of starting your business that you neglect other, more important, aspects, such as starting to make sales. There is unfortunately a natural tendency to become engrossed in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment — it is fun, under your control, and, as you are the customer, the sellers treat you well. It is easy to put off starting to trade because you tell yourself that you are not quite ready yet. Read the rest of this entry »
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Advertising, Home Based Business, Office, Sales, Startup, financial |
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Posted by arlene
January 18th, 2010
Most businesses require a trading licence (these are covered by the Licences Act). There are three types of licence — National Licences, Trading Licences and Occupational Licences.
There are also local variations, usually depending on municipal requirements, so you should check first with the Receiver of Revenue, and then with the zoning department of your local municipality. Read the rest of this entry »
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Corporation Law, Home Based Business |
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Posted by arlene
May 20th, 2009
In the beginning…
The only factors standing between you and starting your business are fear and excuses. I feel very strongly about this. We can only succeed if we are able to successfully rid ourselves of our fear and the action that it holds back. Once that’s done, you will already feel lighter – and be prepared to take the risks that success requires. Read the rest of this entry »
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Home Based Business, Marketing, Promotion |
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Posted by arlene