There is very little profitable and good in business life that just happens. But, making stuff happen (like keeping your website current and your social media active) costs money – either directly, or through opportunity cost. So, you have to pay someone to do it well. If you can’t do it well, then you should […]
According to Justin Spratt, CEO of Quirk, the average age of a Facebook user is 38, Twitter is 39, LinkedIn is 37 and Mxit is 27. The teenagers are far outnumbered by the business-owning, money-spending, discerning adults out there. Social Media is a way for businesses to interact with their customers on a personal, intimate […]
There are three elements to good website design: The back end – this is structure behind the website. You can do it yourself using freeware such as WordPress (what this site is using) or, like us, you can get a professional developers to do it in half the time and a fraction of the angst. […]
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A really easy way to find out how well your message is being received by the online world is to Google your name. Now Google your business name. Now Google what you think is your most valuable product / service. If you’re not near the top of the findings, you’re not being heard. Basically, if […]
If social media has become a four-letter word in your world, and you feel like you’re missing out on something ‘big’ but you don’t quite know what it is, join the club. The internet has a lot of people feeling like drowning ants in an Olympic-sized swimming pool, but there is hope! Let Siyathetha Communications […]
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Lessons are learnt on every project that, if shared and applied will make things that much easier the next time round. But, the foundations for what has become known as knowledge management need to be laid early in the project – and yes, we are talking about communication again! In many cases a paper trail […]
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One of the last things on the mind of a project leader is usually branding. But, spending a little time creating an identity for a project may well save time and money in the long run. Corporate identity is the visual aspects of a company’s or project’s presence. It is the first impression an outsider […]
There is more to project scheduling that time-lines, dates and plans. All this information has to be communicated right first time, and on time. Step 1: Define Activities The goal of the activity definition step is to identify – and describe – all the work products and deliverables that comprise a project. These deliverables are […]
Communication can and should be planned and managed in the same way as any other component of a project. This is what all project managers strive to do: Identify potential risks and develop back up plans Effectively communicate with all stakeholders Ensure quality that meets the expectations of stakeholders The discipline of Project Management is […]
Siyathetha Communications knows how to use all types of media to get the message across. We have set up a WordPress Blog dedicated to Communication Tools, Tips, Strategies and Advice to help you become a great communicator! Check it out here: http://siyathetha.wordpress.com/ […]
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