Business savvy in tight times
BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR: OFFER GOOD DEALS, SERVICE
Efficiency and resourcefulness are key, says Dawn Weir, of kulula.com
There’s an old saying that there are only two ways to grow an enterprise: to lower your runningcosts and to increase your profits. In a tight economic climate, growing a business can seem difficult. But Dawn Weir, head of kulula airline says that’s precisely when efficiency and resourcefulness are key.
“kulula.com was built on a culture of entrepreneurship and we know how important entrepreneurs are to economic growth. So, we want to be sure that there are as few obstacles as possible to building a business, especially as most new jobs in coming years will be in small businesses.
“Face-to-face meetings are proven to be far more beneficial than email conversations or teleconference. While technology has a role, personalised face-time still beats other contact.”
Weir explains that their work is a specialised corporate travel service to ensure that businesspeople can travel to close deals, meet business partners or network without excessive cost.
For example, business people travelling are guaranteed the best fares of the day on the airline, don’t pay booking fees and don’t pay for flight changes, only for the difference in fare and the airport taxes.
The airline also offers competitive car-hire and accommodation options. “Because running a competitive and efficient business is about managing your costs.”
They’re also available afterhours if needed.
“It’s is a team of professionals – with an agent dedicated to your account – who’ll assess your business travel needs and set up a corporate travel deal.”
And, adds Weir, the airline offers an extra 20kg free baggage allowance for musical instruments or sport equipment.