SME Entrepreneurs Newsletter
Support for owners of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs who are often family-owned and managed
When Bankers Ask For Your Family Business Succession Plan....
Key Takeaways
Despite their dominance in the business world, family firms are often in our blind spot.
Bankers also miss the importance of family businesses in their portfolios.
Family enterprises need to think about their legacies.
A succession plan spanning multiple generations requires a...
Oct 02, 2025
Experiment to Enterprise
Key takeaways
Lean start-up is the method of choice for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs use an experimental approach to venture creation.
Prototyping offers valuable insight into consumer behaviour.
Design your business experiment to collect feedback on market acceptance.
We read about it all th...
Sep 21, 2025
Inside the Mindset of the Entrepreneur
Key Takeaways
Entrepreneur behaviours suggest they have a different psychological structure.
They are masters of risk-taking.
Entrepreneurs are resourceful and frequently are necessity venture creators.
They experiment with new ideas and business models.
They seek out opportunities and often ...
Sep 07, 2025
Putting Your Non-Customers First
Key takeaways
Entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for opportunities
The blue ocean strategy suggests that competing in existing markets is unsustainable
Customers can have different tiers and can be convinced to use your solution
Working in a new market requires a different strategy from yo...
Aug 23, 2025
The Gig, Your Next Opportunity
Key Takeaways
The new world of work has more options for having a side hustle
A gig can open new opportunities, especially for multiple streams of income
You can also have fun and a greater sense of satisfaction
Maybe a gig can turn you into a full-time entrepreneur
In the traditional econom...
Aug 09, 2025
Entrepreneurs! Overcome Your Blind Spots
Key Takeaways
We all miss things
Entrepreneurs can't afford to be stuck in a cognitive decline
They need some strategies to cope with these blind spots
Seeking outside assistance is helpful
When entrepreneurs fail, they seldom blame their brains. They may not appreciate how the mind operates,...
Jul 27, 2025
Riches In Niches: Your Small Business Game Changer
Small entrepreneurs often ignore niche markets.
Be more perceptive when handling unusual customer requests.
Niche markets offer numerous benefits, including higher margins and reduced competition.
However, you need a strategy to conquer this market.
Small entrepreneurs are always on the loo...
Jul 15, 2025
Getting Your Branding Right
Key Takeaways
Strong brands have many advantages
SME Entrepreneurs now have several avenues to create a recognisable name
Brands have both a tangible and an intangible side
Invest in your brand to keep it relevant
SME entrepreneurs face numerous challenges in building a successful enter...
Jul 01, 2025
Dark Side of Entrepreneurship (Straight Talk, No Chaser)
Key takeaways
The nature of entrepreneurship can extract a serious toll.
The stress & discouragement arise from venturing into uncertainty.
The long hours and anxiety can have disastrous consequences.
Some entrepreneurs turn to mind-altering substances.
There are simple lifestyle changes that...
Jun 14, 2025
When SMEs Win, Everybody Wins
Key Takeaways
SMEs by numbers are the most popular of all business categories
They often get little respect
However, they suffer from many vulnerabilities
SMEs need special attention from policymakers
Supporting the SME sector is as old as discussing economic diversification locally. But ta...
Jun 01, 2025
Cash Flow to Cash Sponge: 4 Strategies to Improve Your Position
Key Takeaways
Your cash flow is your key to survival and endurance
Map your cash flows
Improve your profit margins
Negotiate with your vendors
Be resourceful with cash
The old saying that cash is king has become even more relevant in these adverse times. Cash is a very precious resource. I...
May 18, 2025
Maverick Entrepreneurs: How some visionary thinkers changed the world
Key Takeaways
Entrepreneurs face extreme challenges and respond with tenacity
They offer lessons in endurance and creative thinking
Disney, Bezos, Gates, Turner and Oprah tell us that anything is possible
We may have a maverick entrepreneur mindset in all of us
Everyone has their favourites, ...
May 04, 2025
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