The new year is now in full swing and over the last couple of weeks I have spent time finalising my own business plan and also engaging with many of our Franchise Partners on their business plans for the year. It is unusual for me to only be finalising my...
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Critical traits required for a successful business & life
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...
What a difference a year can make!
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...
Reflect on the Past, Clarify the Future
As we enter the last month of 2021, many of you may be asking – “Where has the year gone to?” We have certainly experienced a very interesting 18-24 months, where some have thrived, others have struggled and others are still wondering how to make sense of it all. ...
BUSINESS is not about BUSYNESS
Two months left in 2021 (fortunately four months for the financial year which is then still a third of the financial year). Worse yet, 32 working days before we close our office for the December break. If your life is anything like mine then it’s a little frantic at...
Discipline trumps Motivation every time
I was recently involved in a discussion about motivation and discipline and it got me thinking about how we have misunderstood the concepts. Why is it that a seemingly motivated person loses track somewhere along the road? What is the difference between the two? Which...
February is the MOST important month
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 also the shortest...
Lights, Camera… ACTION!
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 in Mozambique, droughts...
5 Tips to Become A More Productive Person
Many of us are familiar with the Latin saying “Carpe diem”, which directly translates to “seize the day” and the implication behind this ancient text is to enjoy each day of our lives to the fullest, because our time on this Earth is limited. Most people think that...