Hope and pride During visits abroad, and especially to First World countries, one always draws comparisons between what ‘they have’ and what ‘we have (or don’t have)’. Then, sometime during your trip, you realise that yes, they have amazing public transport networks, no power cuts or water problems, and a strong currency (among many other…
An organisation’s approach to occupying real estate impacts not only on the occupier, but on consumers, employees and landlords. An integrated real estate strategy can present real benefits to an occupier, while posing both opportunities and risks to investors. By Ilse French and Philip Dennison To translate the impact of local and global trends into…
Being courageous Editor’s letter When asked to define the ideal leader, many of us would highlight qualities such as intelligence, strength, determination, and vision – all the qualities typically associated with leadership. Often forgotten, or completely left off the list, are softer, more personal skills, but they are also essential. Although a certain degree of…
SME State of Play 2015 Special Report Of all SMEs, two-thirds will start at least two businesses, a third will start at least three, and 3% will valiantly launch at least ten. The 2015 SME report provides insight and guidance for SMEs in the realm of government policy, financial reporting and corporate governance, and offers…
Sleek silhouettes in motion BMW 225i Active Tourer Ford Fusion BMW 225i Active Tourer BMW enters a new chapter in its history with its first production front-wheel drive vehicle. Also, this is the first MPV-style vehicle from the marque. In keeping with tradition, the infamous kidney grill has remained intact, and so too has…
That there are ‘horses for courses’ and that no single solution works for all situations cannot be disputed. But an ever-increasing number of ‘horses’ will find they are better suited to a group retirement annuity (RA) solution than to an umbrella fund solution, says Dave Johnson Umbrella funds were originally designed for employers that had…
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT BEE and its surrounding legislation has long been a topic of heated debate. With strong opinions on either side of the spectrum, should it be scrapped entirely, or embraced wholeheartedly? By Searle Silverman1 More than 20 years into a new democratic era, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), or what is more recently…
7 easy ways to conserve energy Conserving energy helps the planet and saves money – so why don’t more people make the effort to do it? Simple conservation steps can have a great impact. Set washing machines to either the warm or cold water setting, not hot. Turn down the water heater thermostat. Clean or…
‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.’ This quote from Winston Churchill aptly resonates with the words of Professor Jonathan Jansen (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State) at an event I attended recently. He spoke about why people fail in certain circumstances, but when put in…
Embracing change Do you often look at people who make a difference, or people who are really successful, and wonder how they do it? I recently read an article by Victoria Rabin, the founder and CEO of Behind Every Leader. She writes that the difference in people’s lives is the difference in the standards to…