You may or may not have heard the story about Apollo in Greek mythology. As the story goes, Apollo, the god of the arts, loved the daughter of the last king of Troy, Priam. So much so that he married her, giving her the gift of prophecy as long as she complied with his desires....
We’ve all been told at some point in our lives that mistakes can be disguised as a learning opportunity; we need to fail in order to learn; mistakes are the only way we can move forward. But what happens when we see people make mistakes? We celebrate by laughing at the videos posted on social...
It always amazes me how silly people get around Christmas time. Pushing and shoving trying to get the last of the toys on the shelves, beeping and cursing in the carpark trying to get the spot closest to the door, trolleys colliding waiting in endless queues. It’s not like we don’t know Christmas is coming!...
It is super exciting when you decide to start your own business. You have a brainwave that screams out to you saying ‘Stop everything, you need to start this – right now!’ Awesome, because it is this passion that will drive you to not only start, but continue in your business. Well, at least for...
It’s undoubtedly a most unusual year, but for those not directly effected by COVID-19 it is a good time to take stock of your own life and business. While some may be over spending time with family, it can be a refreshing start on reconnecting with those that matter most. It may be a timely...
I think we can all safely say that 2020 is a write-off in terms of almost everything. While it is incredible how far and rapidly the spread of COVID-19 has been, what’s even more incredible is the amount of panic among concerned citizens. Isolation and panic buying have been at the top of the list...
One thing that people don’t like admitting is that they sometimes need help. No matter what it is or who it is with, we don’t like getting help. When we see others struggling though, we want to get in there and help them, but we don’t want to accept it when it’s our turn. There...
Your business name is extremely important; it is your business identity and how people will come to know you. It is worth taking some time to consider the options.
In business there are some things you just need to do whether you like it or not. The legal stuff is one of those things. Registering your business and paying taxes means you are paying out money to the government, but it does mean you are operating legally and have nothing to worry about come tax time. Skipping the legal stuff is definitely not advisable because someone will catch up with you in the end and it will cost you so much more than if you do the right thing.
It’s great that you have an idea for a business, but is there really a demand for whatever you are selling? Is there enough to sustain your business for a long period of time? You must qualify your idea first and show there is a real demand for it. If you don’t you will waste a lot of time and money.
