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Let's Talk Money
Have you set your goals yet? Let's talk about this week's theme - money ...Many businesses are still dealing with the impact of COVID-19 - to start check out the COVID-19 Cash Flow Guide. Learn why you should:- Expand your use of online channels- Partner with your suppliers and customers- Consider alternative revenue streams to ease cash flow challenges READ IT HEREIn this week's newsletter we also share:- More financial management resources- Inexpensive marketing strategies to take your business to the next level this year- 2021 Trends in FinTech, the Creative Industry and Tourism, as well as Consumer Trends
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2021 INDUSTRY TRENDS
COVID-19 changed EVERYTHING. Find out more about its impact on the following industries: 1. Consumer Trends 2021
Thabo Ramushu from Nestle shares that in the continuing growth of online shopping, customer relationship management must be for all businesses and digital marketing tools and resources to reach your audience.
Trends and opportunities in the fintech space PLUS tech tools entrepreneurs should be making use of, written by Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode and senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investments.
Dr Nomvuselelo Songelwa, Jurni South Africa CEO on how traveller behaviour has changed, the rise of local travel and using tech tools to increase the visibility of tourism SMEs.
Preetesh Sewraj, Loeries CEO, talks about the important role played by the creative industry in the pandemic and why entrepreneurs need to add value to remain relevant.
Everything business owners should know about solving customers’ pain points, incremental innovation the new definition of company culture, and more.
Financial Management 101
1. How To Set Financial Goals For Your Business2. Financial Management Tools and Advice for Small Businesses3. Business Credit Card Mistakes You Are Making4. The Ultimate Pricing Guide for Small Businesses5. Entrepreneurs Share How They Manage to Pay Themselves A Salary
Inexpensive Marketing Strategies You Can Use this Month
- 12 (Mostly Free) Marketing Strategies That Won’t Break the Bank - 21 Ways to Generate Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Your Business- COVID-19: “The Key to Survival Now is to Stay Close to Your Customers”- Darlene Menzies