“Too often we hold fast to the clichés of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” (John F. Kennedy, former US president) Humans are creatures of habit. We form opinions and sets of actions that we use as shorthand […]
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“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” (Richard Branson) Whether you call it May Day, Labour Day or International Workers’ Day, 1 May is an opportune time for businesses to consider and prioritise their workers. Here’s why happy workers are
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“The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” (James Allen) The world of work has never felt less stable. Between high unemployment rates, a quicksand political environment, the gig economy and the introduction of new disruptive technologies (and tariffs!) almost daily, it’s no surprise that recent
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“… the economy needs to grow much faster and in an inclusive manner. This is the central objective of the current administration.” (Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana – Budget 2025) The tabling of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s fourth Budget in February was marked by an unprecedented three-week postponement, following a deadlock around the original Budget proposal
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“Reviews aren’t just about feedback, they’re about building a relationship with your customers.” (Oprah Winfrey) According to a recent survey, 91% of people regularly or occasionally read online reviews, and 84% trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation from a friend. There’s no doubt that reviews are having a moment. The challenge comes
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“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” (Albert Einstein) Change can be uncomfortable and often we humans love to avoid it. In business, however, being brave enough to embrace change could be the difference between going under and thriving. All business owners should be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to improve their
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“He who buys what he does not need, steals from himself.” (Swedish Proverb) Many think of corporate travel expenses as being a non-negotiable, and expensive part of doing business. The thing is, it is possible to cut back on travel expenses without cutting out the necessary requirements and little luxuries. Here are our four top
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“I do not gather things, I prefer to rent them rather than to possess them.” (Jerzy Kosinski, Polish-American writer) Deciding whether to buy or lease equipment can sometimes seem like an impossible choice. There are so many factors at play that it can feel like whatever you do will be wrong. We’ve put together a
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“As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you will face will be building your brand. The ultimate goal is to set your company and your brand apart from the crowd.” (Ryan Holmes, Founder and CEO of Hootsuite) Trying to get a business off the ground is challenging. Every step of the process requires a
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“It sounds extraordinary, but it’s a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.” (Mary Archer) A balance sheet reveals a company’s “book value” by showing what assets it owns, what liabilities it owes, and the equity or net worth attributable to its owners, at a specific point in time. Because all resources or assets
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