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The 4 basic character traits that successful small businesses have in common

By Raymond Huan / Business Coaching, General News, Management, Strategy

A number of my clients have grown from ‘start up’ companies with an annual turnover of less than $300,000, to enterprises worth millions. It’s always a fascinating thing to observe, and raises the question: What makes a business thrive? There are, of course, many online articles expounding theories as to what makes a business successful. …

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Motivational Blindness: What it is, and How to Avoid it

By Raymond Huan / Business Coaching, General News, Management, Strategy

Business is booming. You’re enjoying good growth and profitability. Do you really need to keep track of the small details? After all, if your company is currently operating like a well-oiled machine, the tendency is to not be a through checking check the nuts and bolts, right? Sadly, the above statements couldn’t be further from …

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Is your competitive advantage your weakness? Find out here

By Raymond Huan / General News, Management, Strategy

Your competitive advantage is important. It is what makes your company unique, and what sets it apart from similar enterprises. It acts as an obstacle which your competitors must overcome in order to encroach on your current market. In many occasions, it’s the difference between success and failure. However, I have seen certain instances where …

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Lack of Time? Or Lack of Focus?

By Raymond Huan / General News, Human Resources, Management, Strategy

Business owners are continually faced with a barrage of things to do which causes them to lack time and focus. From daily operational requirements which meet short-term demands, to marketing implantation to optimise the position of the company in the market, to strategic management aimed at ensuring the company goes in the desired direction. One …

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Supportive management: Why it’s a great idea to encourage your team

By Raymond Huan / General News

Whether you like it or not, as a business owner with a number of employees, your team will look to you for direction and guidance and to encourage your team. You will expected to demonstrate strong leadership, and provide clear direction as to where the business is heading. One of the greatest leadership traits that …

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The benefits of building a team around you

By Raymond Huan / Business Risk, General News, Strategy

I have read many articles about the importance of having a team of people with whom you can consult regarding your business. Despite the wealth of information about the benefits of having such a team, I have personally known businesses to falter even though they have trusted advisors. While it can be advantageous to consult …

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Sometimes our fears can lead to inaction.

By Raymond Huan / General News

I have encountered people who have shared with me logical and well thought out reasons as to why their business should not embark on a particular initiative. They would cite examples of how other business have tried the same idea and did not benefit. While their logic may be sound, as often as not, the …

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We all have a kid in us

By Raymond Huan / General News, Management, Strategy

I went to a tree top obstacle course with my niece once. The course was very much like a standard obstacle course, except that you are about 6 meters off the ground. Getting from one point to another was safe as we had harnesses and safety ropes. However, in one of the obstacles, we had …

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Take a pill and call me in the morning – good business advice?

By Raymond Huan / General News

Some people think of getting business advice from business consultants and coaches in the same way that they view a doctor; a professional they only see when they are sick. Doctors will identify the cause of the problem and prescribe a course of medication, to either tackle the source or minimise the impact of the …

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General News

The 4 basic character traits that successful small businesses have in common

Motivational Blindness: What it is, and How to Avoid it

Is your competitive advantage your weakness? Find out here

Lack of Time? Or Lack of Focus?

Supportive management: Why it’s a great idea to encourage your team

The benefits of building a team around you

Sometimes our fears can lead to inaction.

We all have a kid in us

Take a pill and call me in the morning – good business advice?

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