Communication skills
Problem solving
5 tips for handling hard conversations in the workplace
Difficult conversations as a business owner can be nerve-wracking – whether it’s managing a difficult employee’s behaviour, performance managing someone or delivering a negative...
Time management
The fairytale email hack to cut down on phone calls
If your emails keep turning into more emails, or worse – long phone calls and unnecessary meetings – then copywriting expert Tom Valcanis has...
Branding
How to nail your brand messaging and attract more customers
In last month’s article for Kochie’s Business Builders, I wrote about embracing your business’ story to help kick your PR goals. In it we...
Public relations
Finding the right hook to make your business stand out
Finding a great hook for your story is important to stand out and cut through the inbox of hundreds of other story ideas journalists...
Public relations
When to issue a media release, use an embargo and offer an exclusive
When it comes to PR, a key factor is dealing with the media when your business has an important announcement to make. Kathryn Van...
Communication skills
Six tips to achieve more powerful and effective business writing
Businesses utilise all kinds of writing in their day-to-day dealings, from emails, newsletters or web articles to formal business documents, advertising and marketing materials....
Branding
Why you need a style guide for your business, and how to create one
From writing proposals, reports, website copy and even emails, an editorial style guide will ensure consistency and help your business look professional both on...
Communication skills
5 communication tips that will build trust and strengthen all your business relationships
When it comes to building real trust between yourself and your clientele, customers or prospects, there’s nothing better than good, honest communication. Communications expert...
Business psychology
