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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 [...]

Do you know what the key strategies are that your business must achieve in these economic times to realise its full potential? Effective Critical Success Factors are vital to the organisation’s success, it must benefit the company and should be [...]

I grew up thinking that it is wrong to aspire to be wealthy. Being wealthy meant for me that you earned and accumulated more than you need. Later in life I did some serious introspection and realised that this mindset [...]

It was great bidding 2021 farewell and here we are at the beginning of a new year full of dreams, expectations, and opportunities which we approach with a bit of a “nervous twitch” because the previous two years have been [...]

Peter Drucker once said, “Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” We could not say it better ourselves. Understanding why time management is important, will change the way you look at your [...]

Often the first thing that business owners do when business becomes tough is to reduce or cut their marketing. We have learnt to do the exact opposite! If our business goes through a lean period, we immediately ramp up our [...]

You’ve heard of business coaching, but unsure if it is right for you You’ve heard of business coaching but are nervous of the initial investment (at least until you start seeing results that are) You are currently working with/have worked [...]

First of all, just breathe. The knee jerk reactions, fake news, conspiracy theories and stocking up on toilet paper are all causing a much bigger problem than the virus could ever. Irrespective of where you stand on the issue; there [...]

The franchise market is an attractive growth strategy for business owners. And while the local market is thriving with an estimated turnover of R587 billion, it’s no guarantee that it will be easy to succeed. That said, if you are [...]

Getting a new business off the ground can be daunting. The first step to creating your new business is to set up an efficient business plan. Such a document not only allows outsiders to get a better idea of your [...]

Organisations of today exist in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment. If they have any hope of staying relevant in light of this kind of pressure, they need to constantly test and measure their processes, to ensure they are tracking [...]

Work-life balance – we’re all seeking it, but very few of us actually manage to achieve it. Considering family and other personal commitments is crucial if you hope to lead a balanced life. While it might be difficult to prioritise, [...]

Many would-be entrepreneurs have not done their homework and base their business idea on what they think people should buy, rather than what people really want or actually do buy. Testing the market thoroughly could mean the difference between a [...]

In the 21st century, companies have discovered the secret that true business success comes from understanding the needs and desires of a specific target market. It takes both good identification of what people need AND promoting their product, service and [...]

Funding your start-up business can be next to impossible without cash. Strict lending standards continue to challenge many start-ups. So what's a fledgling business owner to do? Here are some funding ideas to help you get started. Keep your day [...]

For many time-poor business owners, it is far too easy to procrastinate when it comes to the more mundane or unpleasant tasks. Yet these are often the tasks that can keep business ticking over. Bruce Wilson, Global Master Business Coach, [...]