Comments for Nic Writes

Comment on Connected Business and Collective Success by Noah

Noah — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:04:19 +0000

Hey Nic,

Nice read. I’ve been reading “The Start-up of You” by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, and the part dedicated to the need to drive sincere and long-lasting relationship on a foundation of “what-I-can-I-do-to-help-you”, is pretty well written. I’m in Mauritius as I write this and I have to say that even though there are obvious cultural differences, a simple idea our cab driver shared with us this morning was one I had never heard in South Africa. The idea is this: Mauritius makes it’s money from Tourism, Sugarcane and textiles, in that order. The Tourism industry is reliant on the support it’s people give it. When a tourist comes to visit, ensuring that the best experience is provided means that the contribution is larger to not just the travel or the excursion company, but to the country as a whole. Everyone’s lives are impacted. Example, because of this concept, if you were to buy a villa in Mauritius, you’d get a Mauritian passport in under two weeks. Pretty cool, if you’ve got around 499K Euros to spend. Nonetheless, more collaboration, more support, more sincere relationships make this place work.

Thanks again for a great post.
–NL

Comment on The NicSocks Website Redesign by Noah Landsberg

Noah Landsberg — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:40:52 +0000

Hey Nic,

Great move! Nicsocks.com looks pretty awesome! Flat is the way to go!

–NL

Comment on Pay on time, every time by Colin Daniels

Colin Daniels — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:42:30 +0000

Great post Nic. It would be so nice if more businesses ran this way as it would make life much simpler for entrepreneurs. We also try pay our service providers and creditors on time and have a policy of prioritising customers that are “good payers”.

In my experience the large corporates with the war chests are often the worst culprits and their actions can sink a fledgling business. Will their attitude to payments ever change? I doubt it, but at least we can try make a difference from the bottom up…

Comment on A Phoenix Sale: Failed orders turned into sales by Darryl Jago

Darryl Jago — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:34:49 +0000

Great insight!

Comment on Pay on time, every time by Mac

Mac — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:02:01 +0000

Good for you Nic, I subscribe to the same philosophy! It’s shocking how some companies hold onto their cash until the last day, or often a few days after the payment deadline.

Love the way you grouped all the evil entities together: “dealing with corporates, advertising agencies, churches, banks and all sorts of big businesses”

Comment on Pay on time, every time by Marcus Maschwitz

Marcus Maschwitz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:55:09 +0000

Agreed!!!! You have my vote. Nothing is worse than agreeing a fee with someone and then doing the work only to chase the invoice for months. On top of all the hassles you mentioned, I find it demotivating as well.

Comment on How we got Venture Capital in South Africa by Craig

Craig — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:47:13 +0000

Needed the inspiring read, thanks….

Comment on How I use social media to build brand and sell socks by Thabisa

Thabisa — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:17:12 +0000

Hi Nic,

I am part of the business clinic at Hub Johannesburg.

As part of the learning process, I am tasked with interviewing 50 entrepreneurs. I highly admire the work you do and would like to meet with you for 30 minutes, even over email, to gain insight on your journey as an entrepreneur.

I currently run my own Interior Decor and Event stylng firm, but what I want to speak to you about is another business idea of mine centred around selling vintage fashion and furniture on a website, so basically e-commerce.

Regards’
Thabisa

Comment on The Cheesecake Theory by harryjhb

harryjhb — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:08:37 +0000

Greek teacher: ” re malaka, – nice one!

Comment on How I use social media to build brand and sell socks by Noah Landsberg

Noah Landsberg — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:40:04 +0000

Thanks for the perspective, Nic.