Management

Effective Networking

It's not what you know, it's who you know. We've all heard it. And for most of us it's a phrase which simply makes us wish we knew more influential people. But even for those who don't have an uncle in government, or a cousin on a national newspaper networking is a vital element of successful business. Read more

Manage Your Time and Grow Your Business

Time is money' - it's a well worn phrase, but it's true. To be a successful entrepreneur you have to control your time as well as your money. Read more

Moving Up in an Economic Downturn

As an entrepreneur, I manage a real estate development company. In 2006, I entered a joint venture partnership on a Costa Rican real estate project called “Tranquilo.” Because the project location was the most beautiful piece of land I had ever seen, I quickly became emotionally and financially attracted to the project and its success. Read more

Building scalable businesses

The majority of corporations started out as SMEs. How were these businesses able to rise from their humble beginnings to the huge national/global corporation they have become today?

Starting or growing a business requires clear statements of your goals and strategies to achieve them. If planning is ever done, it is focused on the commercial side of the business, with the operational side not thoroughly considered. While the operational back office is the heart of the business, the commercial front office can be likened to the blood. Should the heart cease to beat, the blood will stop flowing. Read more