A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay When friends and family assume you’re their free supplier, how do you draw the line?When you’ve worked all weekend to finish a big order and you’re asleep on your feet and a friend texts: “Can you just knock up a birthday cakeContinue reading “Can I Say No to Family Who Want Freebies?”
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Do I Need a Website Or Is a Facebook Page Enough?
A Factsheet from Social media is useful but can’t always do the heavy lifting your business needs. You’re busy, juggling jobs, clients, admin and life. When someone asks, “Do you have a website?”, it’s tempting to point them to your Facebook or Instagram page and say, “It’s all there.” You post updates, take bookings,Continue reading “Do I Need a Website Or Is a Facebook Page Enough?”
Should I Take a Second Job to Support the Business?
A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay When you run a small business, especially on your own or with a tiny team, it’s tempting to say yes to every job that comes your way. You’re trying to keep the cash flowing, maintain goodwill, and grow your name. But here’sContinue reading “Should I Take a Second Job to Support the Business?”
How to Say No to Bad Business – Without Losing the Customer
A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay When you run a small business, especially on your own or with a tiny team, it’s tempting to say yes to every job that comes your way. You’re trying to keep the cash flowing, maintain goodwill, and grow your name. But here’sContinue reading “How to Say No to Bad Business – Without Losing the Customer”
The Paperwork Trap: How Admin Is Costing Us Growth
A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay Every small business starts with an idea—a skill, a product, a dream. But too often, what begins as a passion ends up buried in a mountain of admin. I’ve lost count of the number of business owners who’ve told me: “I spendContinue reading “The Paperwork Trap: How Admin Is Costing Us Growth”