Entrepreneur | Beverley Merriman

Ten common-sense marketing tips for busy entrepreneurs

22/09/2008 In Branding, Entrepreneur, Tools & Tips by Beverley Merriman 5

I dare say that marketing a small business has never been more challenging.
Innovation, rapid technological development, increasing accessibility to technology and the wide spread adoption thereof have had far reaching consequences for the entrepreneur. It has not only presented small businesses with opportunities (and even advantage) in a global business landscape but also presented the […]

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28/07/2008 In Entrepreneur, Tools & Tips by Beverley Merriman 0

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Flying Solo Presentation - Bragging Rights

26/07/2008 In Branding, Entrepreneur by Beverley Merriman 0

Here is my presentation for the Flying Solo Unconference - “Bragging Rights: Personal branding for entrepreneurs”
Bragging Rights: Personal Branding For Entrepreneurs
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10 things I have learned about starting companies

14/07/2008 In Business, Entrepreneur, Tools & Tips by Beverley Merriman 0

Tips, tricks, considerations, experience, lessons - call it what you wish, but here is what I know about starting a business.

You must be in love with concept. In actual fact you must be fascinated and completely obsessed with the concept.
Budget is not an issue. Creativity is.
Business branding is important. Spend time on the concept, name, […]

5 things to consider before starting a business

06/07/2008 In Business, Entrepreneur by Beverley Merriman 1

Starting a business is not for the faint hearted. Here are five considerations that you need to embrace before you attempt to be an entrepreneur:

There will be ups, downs, stress and ambiguity. If you cannot embrace this – don’t start a business.
A start up consumes you – complete attention and devotion is needed. You will […]