What title should I give myself?

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Fern9do

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I started a cc and just been busy with the paperwork and getting things in place...now it has dawned on me that I need to give my self a title!
So what do you call yourself as the owner? CEO, MD, etc
I've only got one employee at the moment and i know what title to give him(Editor) but when it comes to myself I dont have a clue!lol
Is there some kind of guideline we should use or can i can i just give myself any title i want?:)
 
Bossman, Big Chief, Head Honcho, Big cheese, Grootbaas.

Everyone must call you if you give an instruction, "Ja baas".
 
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Fern, being part of a CC entitles you to the title of "member". But I suppose you can put Managing Director on your business card - although that only applies to companies (PTY's).
 
Kinda like the sound of CEO myself!haha
But im not even making money at the moment so it would be abit misleading hey?
 
I think Managing Director is abit more suitable...I didnt mention that im the only member of the cc.
 
Still, a CC has members - even if it is only one.
But you need to portray yourself as a proffessional, so I would go with either CEO or MD. People are funny - they want to do business with other people who are successfull, so you need to "show" your potential clients that you are successfull.

My 2 cents BTW.
 
I just put my name and surname on the business cards - just don't see the need for such titles.
Do you see the need for such titles other than to support the ego?
 
No.im not the ego type. Heck im not even making money at the mo.
Im reading this book(The roadmap to business success) and the author was stressing the importance of giving titles and job descriptions.
 
The author of that book is no doubt a Leo. They are obsessed with titles :)

Since you are the sole proprietor of the business, you need not have a title. You ARE the business.
 
Fern9do said:
No.im not the ego type. Heck im not even making money at the mo.
Im reading this book(The roadmap to business success) and the author was stressing the importance of giving titles and job descriptions.
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Well then do as Goblin suggests and proclaim to all and sundry that you are a member.
 
Yeah killa. Your right. I have experienced that when dealing with other(Bigger) companies they immediately take you seriously when you have a title. So im going to give myself the title of MD.
Owner is a bit vague niccia in the sense that people you wil be dealing with wont know exactly what you do in the company.

Oh and Im also a Leo blunomore ;)
 
Fern9do said:
Yeah killa. Your right. I have experienced that when dealing with other(Bigger) companies they immediately take you seriously when you have a title. So im going to give myself the title of MD.
Owner is a bit vague niccia in the sense that people you wil be dealing with wont know exactly what you do in the company.

Oh and Im also a Leo blunomore ;)
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I read you like a book. Scary hey? :)
 
Fern9do said:
Yeah killa. Your right. I have experienced that when dealing with other(Bigger) companies they immediately take you seriously when you have a title. So im going to give myself the title of MD.
Owner is a bit vague niccia in the sense that people you wil be dealing with wont know exactly what you do in the company.

Oh and Im also a Leo blunomore ;)
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If I was in a senior position in a company and you came to visit me promoting your business, I'd note the title "MD" and this would lead me to ask about the size of your company, and your response would leave me believing that you are the type more interested in image than delivering a service.

All my clients knew me by my first name - I no longer do business in SA since I had no intention of becoming BEE compliant and some of my clients like Eishkom insisted on that.
 
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If I was in a senior position in a company and you came to visit me promoting your business, I'd note the title "MD" and this would lead me to ask about the size of your company, and your response would leave me believing that you are the type more interested in image than delivering a service.

All my clients knew me by my first name - I no longer do business in SA since I had no intention of becoming BEE compliant and some of my clients like Eishkom insisted on that.
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I agree. I am not referring to you Fern9do, but there are some peeps who start a business and they are more interested in getting the leather chair for the office and buying a fancy car.

All those issues are of no consequence if you do not have a going concern; if anything, it is harmful!
 
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I dont give a crap about an image. I got the samsung z540(Thats a 3year old cellphone) and a golden arrow monthly bus ticket to prove it:)
Honestly image is the last thing i care about. I care about getting the job done. I was just curious. Will think about it some more...
 
What about 'managing member'?

I spoke to a guy the other day (my age, 28) and he was MD of some or other company. He was pretty arrogant and spoke of ordering (and cancelling) some expensive car. I thought 'what am I doing wrong?' ... then learnt the company consists of his mom (CEO) and him (MD) - only.

I chuckled quietly.
 
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I just put my name and surname on the business cards - just don't see the need for such titles.
Do you see the need for such titles other than to support the ego?
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+1. I also do usually.

I often feel that I can do a better sales job as an employee rather than as the big fish. Those that need to know you're the owner will know.

Things that make your company appear professional are the following:

1. A professionally done set of stationary. (Business cards, letterheads, etc)
2. An address, telephone and fax number (preferably 011 not 086xx)
3. An email address for the company i.e [email protected] (not [email protected])
4. A well designed website for your business (something that my companies currently lack - but I am working on it)

Also, put something like 'My company - South African division'. This gives the impression of a bigger company while not being too deceitful.

Anyway, on topic, with a CC you can be member or managing member. If you put MD or CEO on a CC business card, you'll look like a dumbass who doesn't know the difference.

Anyway, PTY (Ltd) is overrated, my accountant advised me over two years ago to convert to CC's (which I've done.) One of the benefits is not having a compulsory annual audit (R15K at a minimum...). So, if you're not a massive operation and don't have a ton of legal issues to deal with in your line of business, stick to a CC...

My dimes worth anyway.
 
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