There’s no better time than right now to seek out and celebrate all that is homegrown. Luckily, you don’t have to look very far, as two proudly South African brands continue to make their mark in the home décor space with a nod to heritage in everything they do. Local linen specialist Volpes now proudly…
DetailsMutual collaboration in a time of change transformed a previous client and supplier relationship into a partnership. Founders Larry Hodes and Marco Da Silva birthed Coffefe Roastery in Birdhaven, Johannesburg, through their love and appreciation for coffee without the usual side order of pretention. This roastery offers a refreshing, playful and down to earth take…
DetailsFrom wedding gifts and housewarmings to birthdays and anniversaries, Carrol Boyes is well known for the range of functional art pieces that fit seamlessly into your home, creating a stir wherever you find them. They have just introduced a new range of ceramic cups featuring the famous Sketchbook drawings. Now you can sip your espresso…
DetailsFor African Ostrix team members Chris Joubert and Noleen Franken, it all started with wine – for many years producing, marketing and selling some of South Africa’s best wines! Back in the 1990s, Chris ventured into ostrich farming and had a new dream to create locally manufactured high-end quality ostrich leather products. Today, more than…
DetailsFinancial Consultant & CoachPivoting became an essential survival tool for multiple entrepreneurs, businesses and employees whose income was impacted in this time. Despite all the negativity, it was inspiring to witness the creativity and future success stories that arose as a result of pivoting. Ronel Jooste CA(SA)Director at FinanciallyFiTLifeand author, speaker and radio talk show…
DetailsWealth Advisor‘Compound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the World. He who understands it earns it’ – Albert Einstein. ‘My wealth has come from a combination of living in America, some lucky genes, and compound interest’ – Warren Buffett. Time is your jackpot! Mike Lledo CA(SA)IndependentFinancial Services Consultant ’Affluent millennials are economically optimistic but afraid…
DetailsSocial Enterprises AdvisorGiven the events since March 2020, it is clear that the world will need to adapt rapidly to new models of operating ranging from the workplace, to how we socialise, engage with friends and family, and travel Priya Singh CA(SA)Social Enterprises Advisor Reflecting over the past few months, it is almost inconceivable to…
DetailsBusiness Innovator and CatalystAt what stage do we have to redefine the term ‘working differently’? By its very definition, different implies that there are people that have redefined the way they work that is different to the rest. Thanks to our new friend COVID-19, these ‘different’ ones are no longer different, as we are all…
DetailsEven IFRS and the world-class work done by the IASB cannot escape the clutches of COVID-19. IFRS for SMEs and its evolution may also be a victim of the global pandemic. Late in 2019, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) sent out a request for information (RFI) to assess the market’s appetite for the potential…
DetailsThe unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 have reminded us that we are an interconnected global community. While this crisis rightly has dominated our attention, we must not lose sight of progress on the broader aims of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Like the pandemic, our response must transcend national boundaries, engage…
Details
