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He was transparent before them
Jesus was transparent because he had nothing to hide. The bible tells us that he was without sin. He had no secret agendas; he didn’t lie to anyone (though clearly, his parables confused many!), nor did he try to defend himself or blame anyone else. From the moment his ministry began [...]
The second most important aspect of your business that you simply have to manage, is your overall trading performance – and by doing it regularly; daily if necessary! Forty years ago, when business was more sedentary; and there was a great deal less competition; and we certainly didn’t have the plethora of products and services [...]
IMPROVE THOSE COLLECTIONS FROM CUSTOMERS.
If you’re making a profit every month yet still battling with cash flow, there’s every likelihood your book debts – the amounts owed to you by your customers on credit – has got out of hand. Now, it’s clear that if your business is growing then it’s likely that your customers’ [...]
THE BEST EXAMPLE OF A CHRISTIAN EMPLOYER
Jesus is without doubt the best example of a Christian employer!
Well, you may say that Jesus wasn’t involved in business – and technically, I suppose that was the case. However, he was most certainly involved in relationships, and remember, business is actually all about people, and relationships with people [...]
In this second part of the series entitled "What do I HAVE to manage?" I address some of the specific ‘must-do’s’ about cash flow management.
SPREAD YOUR FIXED MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
Most small businesses I know pay very little attention to the date they commit to fixed, and regular, monthly payments. As a result, a number of fairly [...]
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TELL US?
Well, the bible tells us very little – directly – about how to be a good employer of people. There are very few clear specifics – how-to’s – anywhere in scripture. There are exceptions of course, and I will highlight these further on in this Insight, but generally speaking, the [...]
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED “CASH FLOW”?
Business stands or falls on its cash flow. Let me emphasise this again: – Business stands or falls on its cash flow! As a business owner you have to manage your cash flow!
So what is this thing called “cash flow”? And why is it something that gets so little [...]
WHAT DO I HAVE TO MANAGE?
Most small business owners find it difficult to manage every aspect of their businesses, just because of the time it takes.
There’s so much to do, and so little time – usually! However, there are a few basics that simply have to be done – and regularly – if you [...]
Dr Ron Jensen (author of “Make a Life, Not Just a Living) made this statement:
This work ethic, which was deeply rooted in the Protestant reformation, was the very core of what made America great in its early years. But in the mid-nineteenth century this ethic began to erode. As Sherwood Wirt says, “The calling lost [...]
Have you ever noticed those little street vendors that seem to pop up along busy roads?
You see it wherever the taxis gather, and even on the pavements outside shops that attract lots of people. Driving back from the Cape just before New Year, I noticed this just outside a little town called Paul Roux in [...]
“Over prepare, then go with the flow.”
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