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FREE: Executive Basic Innovation Training

6/2/2014

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One day, someone is going to ask about YOUR BUSINESS and INNOVATION, instead of grasping at straws, we are going to make sure you know what to say.

Why is it free? 

Because EntreCorporate has a purpose and that is to make Africa innovative. Innovation rises and falls on leadership, that’s why they believe it’s important to train African Business leaders on what innovation is and why it’s vital to taking their business development to the next level. 

Our good friends have developed short audio clips [Less than 5 minutes] to tackle many pressing questions that executives have on innovation, including;


  • - What is innovation?
  • - Why is innovation such a big deal?
  • - How will innovation make my company more money?
  • - Why do I need to innovate if I am not a technology company?
  • - How important is innovation to my leadership mandate?
  • - Are my employees/subordinates even capable of innovation?

By the end of this short series, you will never be left looking puzzled if someone asks, “how innovative is your company?” When there’s a discussion on innovation, you will be able to add your two cents confidently.
 
While this isn’t a comprehensive course on innovation, it’s a good place to begin. It’s free and it’s 5 minutes a day- what excuse do you have for not trying it out? None! 

To register now click here



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Now that elections are over, it’s time for fired-up entrepreneurs to shine

8/7/2013

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Elections are over. For politicians, their business has just begun. For serious entrepreneurs it is time to ignite their passion and accelerate their growth. 

Many people I spoke to have the belief that business will improve if there is a new single government, which is not in a coalition as we had over the past five years. Well, here is a wake up call: your success in building a sustainable business relies not upon any government, but upon you! Sitting and waiting for the government, or someone else for that matter, for help is an exercise in futility. Businesses have been built and grown under all forms of governments,from democracy to totalitarian. Entrepreneurs have shone under some very difficult economic conditions. If you want to succeed now, you have to ignite your passion, motivate yourself and get fired-up.

No-one is going to give it to you, you gotta take it

 There is nothing for free in life. You have to work for what you want. Your success or failure depends almost entirely upon your own thoughts and actions. The decisions you make today will determine your future. I really enjoy reading Brian Tracy’s works. One thing he mentioned is that people can only become successful once they accept that they are personally responsible for their own lives. You are responsible for everything that happens to you.

Now is the time to take stock and decide whether you want to be a fired-up entrepreneur or just another victim of the environment. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur or business owner, how many books have you read on how to succeed in business? Do you use your time wisely learning the skills necessary for success, or do you spend time in unproductive conversations and worrying over things you have no control over?

Are your friends people who are working hard and are determined to succeed? Or are they losers complaining and continuously blaming others for all their problems?

Choose now. Half of success starts in your mind, the moment you decide to achieve greatness in your life. You can learn anything you need to learn to accomplish any goal you set for yourself. No one is smarter than you and no one is better than you. All business skills, sales skills and moneymaking skills are learnable. Everyone who is good in any area today was once poor in it.  What the successful have done you can do as well. You just need to get up and start doing something towards your goal. So what are you waiting for?


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About The Author

Phillip Chichoni
SME Business Link

Website:       www.smebusinesslink.com
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Twitter:          @Chichonip

Business Planning consultant and entrepreneurship champion, SME trainer, speaker and author of the book Business Planning Simplified.

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Know The Outcome Of A Meeting Before You Enter It.

5/30/2013

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When you go into a meeting, whatever type of meeting it may be, you have two choices, either you can be in control or you can be controlled.

One tip that we were taught many years ago is that in order to gain control of any meeting, and positively influence the outcome, know what you want to get out of the meeting before you go into it and be confident about what it is that you want.

By knowing what the outcome of a meeting is before you go into it highly increases your control of the meeting and your chances of actually getting what you want out of the meeting.

Obviously, it is important to use a bit of tact in the meeting and not to be forceful with your opinions but you will be amazed at your persuasion powers when you know what you want and you are confident you will get it.

This tactic works really well for sales pitches, tenders, salary discussions, team building meetings, board meetings etc.

When we say "know the outcome of a meeting", for example if you are doing a sales pitch and want to secure a sale, firstly, know that you are going to leave the meeting having signed the sales contract.

At the same time, to ensure this happens, ensure you know every little detail about the sale, what price you are willing to negotiate down to, what terms you are willing to offer, what agreements you are willing to enter in to and stick to your pre-defined guidelines.

Too many people get swayed in meetings and leave the meeting no better than before and sometimes worse.

Be prepared, know what you want and know what you have to do to get it
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Brendan and Sally Palmer
Business Consultants | Authors | Speakers | Coaches | Motivator
Twitter: @SabreBusinessW

We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about teaching and inspiring people in business to become more successful.

 Be Cool ! Be Great ! Be Alive !

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Be Prepared for Opportunities

5/16/2013

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It is said that luck is when opportunity is met with preparedness.

The luckiest people in the world are said to have been prepared for opportunities when they came their way.

The best way to be prepared for opportunities is...

1.Identify a range of different opportunities that you would like to become available to you and your business

2.Think about what it is that you need to do that if these opportunities came your way, you were prepared to take advantage of them

A simple ways to be prepared for opportunities is to carry a briefcase/laptop bag around with you where ever you go with the following in it...

a.Your business cards
b.Your business plan
c.A price list of your products
d.A memory stick with a presentation about your idea/business on it
e.A receipt book in case someone wants to pay you
f.Your CV in case you are asked
g.A prototype of one of your products where applicable

By being prepared, you will be amazed at how many more opportunities you will be able to take advantage of


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About The Authors


Brendan and Sally Palmer
Business Consultants | Authors | Speakers | Coaches | Motivator
Twitter: @SabreBusinessW

We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about teaching and inspiring people in business to become more successful.

 Be Cool ! Be Great ! Be Alive !

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