What is your Strategy for Success?

Strategy is a word that generates much confusion because different people use it in different ways. And of course, there are different levels of strategy. Strategic planning can support creativity and respond sensitively to diverse and changing circumstances. Managers, planners, consultants and even self-employed business people need to grasp the importance of Strategic Planning and how it can be done effectively.

Effective Leadership

Whether you are a sole-proprietor or the owner/manager of a large business, you are a leader. As such it is important to develop the necessary skills that will extract the best performance from yourself, your employees and partners if you wish to see your business flourish.

An effective leader must be able to interact with employees, peers, superiors and many other individuals both inside and outside the organization. Leaders must gain the support of many people to meet or exceed established objectives. This means that they must possess or develop a unique understanding of people. Accomplish that and success is imminent.

Technology CAN be your Friend!

It is easy to overlook new developments in technology when just running your business can keep you fully occupied. However, not keeping up with developments can be detrimental to your business’s health! This is not to say that we must jump on every new product and concept when it is introduced, but it is important that you, as a businessperson are at least aware of new technologies and their potential benefits for your business.

So you want to start a business?

So you want to start a business?
Whether you have been planning your new business for months, have been made redundant, or you simply made a sudden decision to go it alone, becoming your ‘own boss’ can be a daunting step.  Many of us take for granted the safety and security of having someone else make [...]

The Inside Track – Over to You

We are pleased to announce the launch of the New “Inside Track” our Kyros weekly update newsletter.  It has been a busy summer at Kyros and as a result some our featured resources, such as the blog and newsletter have been a bit neglected.  Now we are correcting that situation!
“The Inside Track” will be a [...]

Is Now the Right Time to Start a New Business?

Business start-ups at any time are volatile by nature, and it is difficult to predict which firms will be successful.
Most studies show that over 90 percent fail within three years – even in the best of times.  During an economic downturn, such as we are currently experiencing, it can be particularly daunting to consider [...]