The Power of No

Both in business and in life, “no” holds a great deal of power. Saying no shows that you’re confident and that you have boundaries. Whilst saying no can be uncomfortable, it will help you in the long run, and I want to explain why. To first understand why saying no is so important, you need …

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7 tips to make your small business stand out from your competitors

As a small business owner, one of your biggest challenges will be finding a way to stand out from the competition. But how do you find what makes you special or different from the rest, especially when you’re not a branding expert? How can you use customer service to win you more work? Use these …

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How Ryan is growing his business with Bookipi Invoice

Online marketplaces for homestays and vacation rentals have created countless business and income streams for property owners and managers. Ryan Whelan recognised this coming change early on and started his Airbnb business in 2011. While running his own Airbnb properties, Ryan realised there was an opportunity to provide management and cleaning services to other Airbnb …

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4 types of business structures in Australia: Which one is best for you?

The business structure refers to the legal structure of a business In the early stages of building a business, you need to decide how you want it to be structured. In Australia, there are four main types of business structures, including: Each type has different responsibilities for owners, costs, legal and tax obligations. When deciding …

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How this graphic designer uses Bookipi to get ahead

In 2012, Kwacy Koranteng founded Popout Studios, a business that specialises in digital printing, advertising, web design and business branding. Popout Studios prides itself on helping other businesses find their competitive edge and stand out. Kwacy’s goal with his business is to turn the creative ideas of his clients into a reality. For many small …

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How Jesse Pamment is giving back to his local community

Jesse Pamment created Kojack Disability Provider to support people with disabilities The business helps people with disabilities achieve their goals by providing foster care and supportive assistance. Jesse first created the business when he noticed there was a need for more disability services in his community. After working as a disability assistant for over a …

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How Bookipi helps Myrtle Weddings create life-long memories for customers

While many business owners in the early stages struggle to balance their time, effort and finances, Myrtle Weddings was doing just that for their own business and for all of their customers! Founded in 2015, Myrtle Weddings specialise in event planning and business management. They understand that planning your wedding can be an extremely stressful …

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Building foundations for success – Bookipi & Trades

Jonathan Branton and the team at Bespoke Seamless Aluminium Guttering (BSAG) want to give their customers an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional PVC pipe gutters. Our dedicated team are courteous, approachable and fully up to date with the latest building regulations, ensuring all projects are completed safely and to the same high standards each …

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How Andile’s determination paid off with the help of Bookipi

Based in Johannesburg, Andile Mnothoza and the Mnotho Media team specialise in graphic design, large format printing, photography, signage and branding.  As founder and creative director, Andile wants to see Mnotho Media become the market leader in the printing, graphic & web design industry. How does he plan to do this? By supplying the best …

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How Carole took a chance and made her passion a reality with Bookipi

Seizing an opportunity You’ve got to risk it to see the reward, and that’s exactly what Carole Coombs did when she started Karacoo.art, a pet portraits business.  When the school where Carole was teaching closed down, she decided to take advantage of the opportunity and turn a long-time passion into a business.  Setting up in …

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How this musician turned his passion into a flourishing business with Bookipi

While no business plans to fail, one in three don’t make it past the first year. For many aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners, the prospect of investing yourself, your time, effort and finances can be very daunting. Orget Sadiku decided he was up for the challenge when he turned his skills as a saxophonist …

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How Bookipi helped Brian pursue his dreams in Uganda

Brian Odong had a simple idea – create cultural experiences for tourists and showcase the beauty of Africa. With this dream, he started Braca Tours And Travel, a local ground handling safari operator in Uganda. They offer tailored safaris in Uganda and Rwanda that include experiences like savannah game drives, mountain gorilla trekking adventures, chimpanzee …

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How to ask for payment without being rude (templates included)

So, you’ve just completed a project for a client. You’re waiting for them to pay you for all the work you’ve done. But, they don’t. It’s a common scene that happens to all freelancers and small business owners. Unfortunately, you’re likely to experience it many more times in your career. How can you ask them …

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When to send an invoice

Invoices are generally sent once a company has completed an order for a client. This is usually the standard for both products and services. In the case of a product, the invoice would be issued after delivery. For services, it would happen once the service has been provided. However, despite this being the norm, there …

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Richard Branson’s Top 6 Rules for Success

Photo: Richard Branson in Germany at the digital convention of Cologne by Marco Verch under Creative Commons 2.0 by Arabella Walton Richard Branson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs alive today. He is a businessman, investor, author and philanthropist. He founded the Virgin Group in 1970 and has since gone on to write numerous business and autobiographical books and …

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What is an invoice?

In every business transaction, there is a buyer and seller. The seller provides goods or services to the buyer for a fee. In reverse, the buyer provides money for the seller’s goods or services. It’s this transaction that brings up questions. How much money does the buyer owe? What exactly are they paying for? How …

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Benefits of using an invoice generator to grow your small business

There are a few things that come to mind when starting a business; one of which is the most effective way to get paid. And while you may think the decision may be easy, there are many things to consider when determining the most effective way to receive payments or send invoices. Many small businesses …

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How to use technology to improve productivity for your small business

Ahhh, the many benefits of technology and all it has to offer…especially for small businesses. Is there anything better than having the ability to quickly connect with customers, offer online specials, broaden your target market, and even sell or market globally? But did you know, there are even more benefits of technology when it comes …

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How joining professional organizations can increase credibility for your small business

Do you consider yourself an expert in your field? Did you start a business with the goal of making money because of your expertise? Is it not working in your favor because you are a new brand (or dare I say, existing brand struggling to prove yourself to consumers)? If you answered yes to one …

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How to balance work and life as an entrepreneur

Welcome to business ownership! You are now a part of an elite group of people who solely rely on themselves for financial survival and security in a world of constant change and inflation. Now, factor in your spouse or significant other, children, extended family, nights out with friends, date nights, little league, ballet, etc. Sounds …

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5 common challenges when starting a business how to solve them

It’s no secret that it takes a tremendous amount of persistence and dedication to be a small business owner. Here is another hardened fact: it takes just as much patience and fortitude when starting a business. Though social media constantly promotes ads, seminars, and entrepreneur success stories, every business vision is different and there is …

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5 Ways to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level

Without fail, it happens to every small business at some point: you become stagnant. You’ve done everything right so far – you wrote a great business plan, you built your business from the ground up, you established a social media presence, and you’ve grown a following of loyal customers. Yet, despite your relative success and …

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Good financial information leads to good business

How good finance leads to a great business If you’re a startup, small business owner, or a budding entrepreneur, perhaps you’ve heard this very common, but sound advice: good financial information leads to good business. It is 100% true and effective. However, even the most ardent and devoted business owners, find it daunting to spend hours dealing …

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