Author Archive

Maybe the problem with business is you

Today we welcome back Malcolm Owens to Small Business Owner. Following some recent experiences and observations Malcolm is keen to share his insights with you and get your thoughts.  Welcome back Malcolm. 

Please do not complain to me about a tight market, poor sales, dwindling store traffic and reducing profits when the biggest problem in your [...]

Achieving the balance in business

Today we welcome back Malcolm Owens to Small Business Owner… 
 

 
Working in small business can lead to feeling apart from the wider world. Time and achievement demands weigh heavily. Always frantic, balancing current workloads with the flow of new business, time at work and home. Never relaxing, always busy, trying to get ahead. A [...]

The Dirty Dozen – Part 2

Welcome back to the second instalment of the 12 most common small business marketing mistakes. Last Thursday we looked at the first six marketing mistakes that so many business owners make that ensure their marketing activities a waste of time and money. In Part 2, we look at even more specific strategies to provide you [...]

The Dirty Dozen – Part 1

Today we welcome back Malcolm Owens. With experience as both a small business owner and in senior management in large corporates, Malcolm has a unique perspective from both sides of the tracks. Today he shares the fruits of his two decades in marketing to highlight the most common marketing mistakes made by small businesses.
 
As the CEO of a [...]

There’s a change in the air…

Today we’re lucky to have a great guest post from Malcolm Owens. Malcolm’s a bit of a marketing guru who’s had experience as a business owner and works at a senior level in the corporate sector – so with a foot in both camps, he’s got a unique perspective.
Have you noticed that some business people have little [...]