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Some salespeople have a tendency to think that giving a discount is the easiest, quickest way to make a sale. Of course, they may be right, but what about the profit they’re giving away? If a product has a profit [...]

We know that creating a strong company culture is crucial when it comes to hiring the right employees – and then ensuring they’re inspired and enabled enough to help you reach your business goals. But once you’ve hired a load [...]

What seems like a lifetime ago, on a Thursday morning, ActionCOACH business coaching was launched in South Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre.  On 3 May 2007, we launched the global business coaching phenomenon at the Franchise Association of South [...]

The dreaming, creativity, organisation and attention to detail that goes into planning a wedding can hold much inspiration for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business. Most engaged couples give themselves at least a few months to plan out [...]

I’m sure like me you’re feeling a little overwhelmed.  Despite the never-ending COVID-19 issues and corresponding madness, it’s already February!  The excitement of a new year is by now long gone and the reality has surely kicked in.  February is [...]

I recently came across a newsletter I wrote on the 24th of January 2008.  The opening paragraph read: “So far 2008 has had an interesting start.  We’ve faced Eskom blackouts, turmoil in the financial markets, fear of world recession, floods [...]