On the 06th of March 2020, I had the privilege to present to the members of the Diamond Chamber of Commerce based in Cullinan, Gauteng. I was asked to talk about my top 10 tips on what to do in...
Tag: Business Strategy
#BusinessChallenge – Week 8
Welcome to the eighth week of the #BusinessChallenge. Can you believe that we are done with the second month already? Last week I ended the “Customers” theme by talking about Cross-Selling vs Up-selling. This week we commence with a new...Continue reading
#BusinessChallenge – Week 6
With the #BusinessChallenge last week we spoke about how to fire a customer that is not adding value to your business. It wasn’t easy right! No, it never gets easier, but it is a real necessity for the future sustainability...Continue reading
#BusinessChallenge – Week 5
Last week we discussed the important principle that not all customers were created equally. Rater controversial right? This week we talk about what you should do after you have classified your customers according to the lists of last week. #BusinessChallenge...Continue reading
#BusinessChallenge – Week 4
Last week we ended the STRATEGY theme. Hopefully, by now you have started to allocate your resources in your business to the areas that you will get the biggest return from. This week, we commence with the theme CUSTOMERS and...Continue reading
Business Tip #52 – The SWOT analysis paralysis
Should I really perform a SWOT analysis? Every entrepreneur, ever… This question is asked daily to us as business consultants and the answer is actually not that simple. Every entrepreneur has at one stage probably had interaction with a SWOT...Continue reading
#BusinessChallenge – Week 3
Welcome to the 2020 Vitalis #BusinessChallenge! If you have been following the Vitalis 2020 #BusinessChallenge weekly, you should by now have a clear idea of what you want to achieve in your business. Last week we spoke about the resources...
#BusinessChallenge – Week 2
Welcome to the 2020 Vitalis #BusinessChallenge! Last week we launched our 2020 #BusinessChallenge with a prize worth R28,000. We are happy for you to join anytime and grow your business to new heights. This week we talk about step 2...
#BusinessChallenge – Week 1
Welcome to the 2020 Vitalis #BusinessChallenge! It’s a new decade and a chance to renew your business and get excited with it all over again. The aim of this business challenge is to get you to implement new ideas or...Continue reading
3 Things About Strategy You Need To Know
When one hears the words “strategy”, some get nervous, some get headaches and some simply refuse to go any further with more discussions on what the word means for their business. Then there are some of those entrepreneurs that equate...Continue reading
BusinessTip #7 – Never Quit
I love to read motivational stuff, especially on my Instagram account where probably 90% of the accounts I follow, put out motivational posts that gets me going in the morning. I also love to share them with my team on...Continue reading
Supporting a small business owner
How true is this picture? (anonymous author). Supporting a small business is so rewarding! I just wish to point out from the onset that I don’t have anything against big businesses at all, I just love small businesses! In my...Continue reading
Interview on The Biz 90.6FM – Vaal’s No1 Hit Station
Tiaan Geel was interviewed on The Biz on 90.6FM – The Vaal’s No1 Hit Station by Justin Bloem. Listen to what the future holds for Vitalis Holdings.
The beatings will continue until the morale improves
Corporate culture matters. How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything – for better or for worse. – Simon Sinek On a daily basis the internet and social media are bombarded with management and leadership quotes, often posted by...
Ethics in Business IS NOT dead!
Ethics or simple honesty is the building blocks upon which our whole society is based, and business is a part of our society, and it’s integral to the practice of being able to conduct business, that you have a set...Continue reading
How to make positive cash flow a part of your company strategy
Generating a positive cash flow is a necessity for each business and it can easily be planned. By making it a part of your business' strategy, you will be able to plan for the times where your cash flow will...Continue reading
How do I know its time to expand my business?
It is every start-up entrepreneur’s dream to get to the point where they can expand their business. It is that pivotal point where you think, right, now it’s time to open a new branch or its time to purchase another...Continue reading