Business Strategies

Debt can feel like a shadow looming over every aspect of our lives, from the personal to the professional. It's that unwelcome guest at the dinner table, the constant nagging at the back of our minds. We label our experiences [...]

As an entrepreneur, you're often told it's not about the money—until there is none. That's when you realise that while money isn't everything, it certainly becomes the only thing when it's missing. This stark reality is something I've come to [...]

As we emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, I find myself reflecting on the conversations I've had with entrepreneurs and business leaders who are striving to adapt and thrive in a world that has been irrevocably changed. The challenges [...]

As we experience interruptions and curved balls in our businesses, it struck me that where we find ourselves now is not very different to where we were in early 2020 at the start of the pandemic.   The major difference [...]

“Leading in a VUCA world” “Business agility now essential in a VUCA world” “How VUCA is reshaping business?” “Winning in a VUCA world”   These are just some of the seemingly endless headlines steering us towards yet another new normal.  This [...]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a crucial aspect of modern business from automating tasks to improving customer experiences, AI has the potential to revolutionise the way companies operate. However, as with any new technology, there are both positive and [...]

South Africa has been experiencing frequent power outages for many years now, which have had a significant impact on businesses in the country. These power outages are known as "load shedding" and are caused by a shortage of electricity supply [...]

  Running a successful business requires a lot of effort and dedication. As a business owner, it's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the bigger picture. That's why it's essential to identify your [...]

  Financial Management According to Jessie Hagen of U.S. Bank, as cited on the SCORE/Counsellors to America’s Small Business website http://www.score.org the main reasons small business fail: 82% – Poor cash flow management skills/poor understanding of cash flow, 79% – [...]

I have coached many business owners over the years. One thing that always strikes me is how many are happy to just let life take them on a journey, hoping for good outcomes. Whilst there may be philosophical reasons to [...]

"You guys are too busy to make money"​ This statement took the wind out of my sails when our financial director said it to my partners and I in another business over a decade ago. He was 100% right, we [...]

With the 14th of February traditionally being Valentine’s day, it made sense for my focus to be love and how that pertains to business. But what is love in a business context? After giving it some thought, I realised that [...]

Someone said to me the other day “I don’t want to be rich because rich people are selfish.” This took a few moments to digest as the wealthiest people I know personally do an incredible amount to give back to [...]

For the last two years, we have lived through a pandemic that literally halted and shifted our ways of life and threatened to change the course of humanity, Russia invaded Ukraine and exacerbated the challenges that Covid-19 seemly had laid [...]

You’ve spent years building a business, now it’s time to monetise. But you’re not sure how to get your business to the next stage, maybe give it a fresh look or bring some youthfulness into the mix? How do you [...]

One of the most valuable systems you can implement in an organisation is a steady rhythm. This creates the pulse that your team works to, which in turn creates the steady pulse your organisation needs to thrive. How do you [...]