August 20th, 2023 Marcia Riner
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, expansion is often the key to growth and sustainability. For your business, it might be time to explore new horizons and diversify your revenue streams. This blog will delve into three crucial points on successfully entering a new market. 1. Market Research is Key Expanding into a new market requires […]
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August 15th, 2023 Faris Aranki
I once lost my wallet, phone and keys when upside down on a roller-coaster This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in May 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! In this series, I share with you some of the key learnings I have had from my first […]
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August 13th, 2023 Marcia Riner
In the world of business, progress is often synonymous with evolution. Just as nature goes through cycles of growth, so too must our enterprises undergo transformations to stay relevant and profitable. One of the most effective ways to initiate this transformative process is by metaphorically “cleaning house.” By reassessing, decluttering, and streamlining your business operations, […]
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August 6th, 2023 Marcia Riner
Selling a business is a significant milestone that demands careful planning and preparation. While many entrepreneurs only consider getting their business sale-ready when they are ready to exit, it is essential to start this process years in advance. Taking proactive steps to enhance the value and marketability of your business can lead to a smoother […]
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July 30th, 2023 Marcia Riner
Your price is right when your customer buys your offer. The price is somewhere between the lowest price you are willing to accept and the highest price your customer is willing to pay for it. Getting to that price is a combination of a few things. This is best done with research and good old-fashioned, […]
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July 25th, 2023 Faris Aranki
Pick a hat, any hat,…. This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in May 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! In this series, I share with you some of the key learnings I have had from my first 6 months of launching my first start-up (Shiageto Consulting) and […]
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July 21st, 2023 Faris Aranki
Business in the time of Corona/recession: learnings from my first 6 months of Shiageto that might help Don’t try this at home kids This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in April 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Do you know the tale from Greek mythology about Sisyphus? A […]
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July 14th, 2023 Faris Aranki
Pop-up food stalls are great businesses that add to the community (although what a pain to have to take down your stall every day only to reassemble it the next) I’ve recently moved home to a new neighbourhood and one of the exciting things I have discovered in my exploration of the local area is a […]
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July 9th, 2023 Marcia Riner
You’ve invested your blood, sweat, tears, nights, weekends, and a lot of money into your business. Don’t you want to recoup some of that when it’s over? You should! There are so many reasons that support you selling your company versus closing your doors. I’m talking about everyday businesses too, not necessarily the Shark Tank, […]
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July 3rd, 2023 Marcia Riner
As business owners, we all want more leads, right? But leads don’t necessarily mean sales. What if you have a process to convert the leads into warmer and more interested prospects? Could you have more success turning warm prospects into sales? Of course! Here’s my 4-step formula for converting more leads into a warm and […]
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