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...
Life has become one big hurrisome journey. It’s go - time seems to be the first thought I wake up with most mornings. And the world itself seems to echo my sentiment with all the advertisements about on-the-go meals, on- the- go meal replacements, dietary supplements...
LinkedIn, also known as the professional playground for making connections, is an online resource platform for career and business professionals to network, find potential clients and work partners, build a personal brand as well as gain access to relevant industry...
One-hundredth of a second. 0.01. This was the margin of Michael Phelps’ win in the 100m Butterfly race in Beijing in 2008. I recently ran the annual Tony Viljoen Master’s Marathon and missed the time I was aiming for by seconds. Seconds. I have never been more attuned...
Technology is at the tips of our fingers, literally, and when used wisely, can offer powerful tools for accomplishing our business goals. One such tool is called Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). In short, SEO is a term given to ‘activity’ that attempts to improve...
The backbone of every company should consist of a clear and transparent set of brand guidelines which serve to communicate a variety of things about your brand. Although the internal and external components of such are not standard across industry, most organisations...
In 2014 I had the privilege of starting a mentorship journey with a Grade 9 student. Almost 6 years later our relationship has continued and while I am able to mentor her through life decisions, she is able to guide me through the challenges of parenting my adolescent...
The statistics show what many of us are already aware of; that the youth of today experience chronic and severe stress, worry, and anxiety and are not equipped with effective coping mechanisms. According to suicide.org, teenage and adolescent suicides have continued...
Going into business with family often stems from the best intentions, implicit trust and the communal desire for maintaining a sense of security and preservation that comes with being ‘blood’. That being said, every family situation is dynamic and fluid and evolves...
Brand slogans have been used as a marketing tool for a very long time and are short, catchy phrases that aim to highlight your brand image and make it memorable. Effective slogans are those that fuse your business or product promises with consumer perceptions using...
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