Editorial Being an entrepreneur gives me the idea that it’s probably like jumping off a cliff and having the faith your parachute is going to open − what it really sounds like from hearing the success stories of most is that it often doesn’t open quite as soon as you’d hoped. On the contrary, you…
DetailsASA March 2025 Eds Note Editorial This month is bumper-packed with our members who have literally gone out into the vast world and are using their expertise and talents to achieve the most mind-blowing things. With the spotlight on Mandy Muchnick, Chief Revenue Officer at October Health, whose mission is to transform the mental fitness…
DetailsEditorial Personally I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions because of the rather bad reputation they’ve been labelled with, but the New Year brings us to the stark reality of assessing where we are in our lives and where we want to be by the end of the year. Setting specific yet realistic…
DetailsIt is general practice that individuals who consider liquidity in estate planning take out insurance policies on their lives. The proceeds of the policies can, however, be subject to estate duty (even if it is actually received by beneficiaries). Estate duty is payable on property and deemed property. Any proceeds from a domestic insurance policy…
DetailsMany people associate climate change with increasing costs and diminishing profits, but what if we shift our perspective? Climate change and the transition to a green economy present vast opportunities for innovation and growth. This is where climate entrepreneurship comes into play, offering significant potential for both socio-environmental impact and financial profit. Recently, I had…
DetailsYou have just secured an interview with a prominent TV or radio station. The opportunity to market yourself, your company brand, product or service could catapult you and your business to the next stage of growth. So now what? How do you prepare to prevent a PR nightmare? Preparing for the interview Whilst your brand,…
DetailsIt was the question ‘What is your plan for your personal growth?’ that made world-renowned leadership expert John C Maxwell ponder about his career aspirations and that ignited his journey to becoming one of the most respected authors about leadership and personal growth. My sister and I have a big vision for where we want…
DetailsIf you’ve ever felt that rush of panic as the clock winds down and half of your accounting paper is still incomplete, you’re not alone. Managing time during accounting exams is a challenge many students face, me included. Accounting isn’t just about understanding concepts − it’s about fast thinking and efficient writing. The complexity of…
DetailsAs South Africa celebrates the 2024 matric pass rate, which reached an unprecedented 87,3%, up from 82,9% in 2023, SAICA is equally excited about future education opportunities, especially regarding mathematics. In January the country heard that over 615 000 learners successfully passed their National Senior Certificate (NS successfully passed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams…
DetailsToday we know that wellness is often linked to healthy eating and exercise, but in reality it goes far beyond that: it involves integrating work and personal life to promote growth in multiple areas. At the core of what it examines is how to empower individuals to develop both professionally and personally. Of course this…
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