If you are a business owner then you know how tough it is to not just maintain every area of the business, but to keep it thriving. Most of our businesses blossom because we are passionate about something and are skilled in those areas, so we think, ‘how can this not...
Creating your own social media content is now easier than ever. With a little bit of creativity, attention to detail and tech savvy skills, you can compile eye-catching posts and work up a following. If you are an SME business owner, a major pro of ‘doing it yourself’...
A contentious topic at the moment is whether employers are required to, or should pay their domestic workers during lockdown, especially considering the latest extension until the end of April. ‘No work – No pay’ seems to be regarded, in general, as an acceptable...
South Africa, like many other countries, is currently in lockdown as the population has been ordered to #stayathome for 21 days to attempt to #flattenthecurve of the COVID-19 pandemic. These are interesting and rather unusual times that we are living in and the effect...
There has been a lot of online publicity on the virus and together with social media, the effect comes with pros and cons. This is a powerful tool to rally the masses to come together (or in this case, stay further away). We will also have to rely on online solutions...
It seems to be the hot topic of discussion across the world, the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. First discovered in a small town of Wuhan, China in December 2019, this flu-like virus has since spread far and wide, creating a flurry of panic and fear,...
The key to success for every business is having the right brand identity with a competitive advantage. The brand forms the foundation and backbone of any business; it sets the stage for a strong reputation, creates a clear visual identity and communicates essential...
You could have an amazing product or service but without smart, creative branding and a powerful tagline, it would be difficult to market. A business needs to stand out, be recognisable and most importantly, needs to be remembered. This can be tough if you are a...
The year 2020 is upon us and so instead of deciding on New Year’s resolutions this year, I have opted to be a goal-setter, and here’s why… A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envisions, plans and commits to achieve....
Have you ever been approached by a salesperson trying to sell you something you don’t really need in an unconvincing, uninspiring way? My guess would be an obvious yes. And yes, there are a select few who are able to convince an Eskimo to buy ice – no discredit meant...
Deciding to start a new business, whether big or small, can be one of the most exhilarating things you decide to do. Although exciting, it may come with some trepidation and wondering where to begin. Below are a few guidelines that are useful to get you started on...
In times of financial difficulty or emergencies, many employees might turn to their employers for a loan. This may seem like a more desirable alternative to interest-loaded bank repayments that have a longer application and approval process. It might even foster some...
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