Oct 11th, 2010 in
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There is no question that digital communication is a key component for most businesses and start-ups as they struggle to expand and grow, but according to the United Nations, access to technologies, such as broadband, is imperative to other areas of progress as well. Everything from disease prevention to bolstering economies around the world is believed to rely, at least in part, on the availability of broadband and...
Oct 4th, 2010 in
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A question we get asked a lot is when is the best time to start looking for funding? And the answer is never a simple one as it totally depends on the business and those who are running and funding it.
Some entrepreneurs will fight tooth and nail to maintain full ownership of their business and will avoid seeking private equity capital at all costs for as long as possible. Others quickly recognise that their...
Sep 29th, 2010 in
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Congratulations, you have come up with a brilliant idea, researched your target market, created a comprehensive business plan, secured small business funding, launched an innovative marketing plan and introduced your product to your customer-base. Surely now after all that hard work it’s time to sit back and relax while your life-changing gadget, gizmo, invention or business takes over the world – right? Not so...
Sep 27th, 2010 in
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While we are told that honesty is always the best policy and that we should never tell a lie, we learn early on that a little porky here and there can keep us out of trouble. Experience teaches us that to twist, omit, manipulate or ignore the truth can smooth our path through life and, after all, what harm can come from telling mum that you didn’t steal the missing biscuit or convincing your teacher you lost your...
Aug 31st, 2010 in
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There really is no choosing to become an entrepreneur; there are some who are simply born to bring new ideas, products and solutions to the marketplace and others who do not have an entrepreneurial bone in their body. But even those who have the skills and ambition to become an entrepreneur must be prepared to face the harsh realities of the business world and to gain the knowledge required to bring their brilliant...