Much is written about South African’s high level of resilience, our never-say-die attitude or as they say in Afrikaans – ‘n boer maak ‘n plan. Research has shown that we have a higher level of resilience than many nations around the world, however, do we know what...
Like it or not, there are very few ‘secrets’ left in the world. Google has already, for free, provided us with all the answers human beings know. So why then are some people a lot more productive, and dare I say, a lot more successful too? These ‘7 Secrets of the...
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 due to maintenance and...
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 critical action – the one thing...
Recent research has highlighted several critical traits of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Growth mindset is one such trait, which is the belief that personal qualities and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Entrepreneurs with a...
It’s finally happened. The 1st of January has finally polarised society. One half is over the moon with excitement of what a new year may bring. They’ve got exciting goals, or at least some New Year’s resolutions, and they can’t wait to get going. The other half is...
What a difference a year can make! One year ago, my family and I were just getting back to ‘normal’ after COVID-19. Then the riots in certain areas of South Africa occurred. This knocked our confidence and our security and I know that people in my community still...
There are some sectors that are more cyclical than others, like the hospitality sector which has fairly large swings in demand. But there are numerous industries, micro industries, SMME’s and solo proprietors who are affected by this phenomenon. As the owner or...
South Africa, is truly a country of abundance. We are blessed with beauty all around us. With places, I love like Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, Namaqualand, Vineyards of Franshoek, and the Blyde River Canyon. Did you know that South Africa holds the world's...
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