The art of being present As South Africans we are blessed to live in a beautiful country with great weather. Especially now that summer is here, we can spend our free time outdoors to soak up the sun. Unfortunately, what’s been happening in our business world and with our down-spiralling economy and ever-weakening rand has…
Today, doing nothing is going to cost you in the long run. Fight inertia by learning its tell-tale signs and what to do about them ‘The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing’ – Seth Godin Last month I looked at the impact that ignoring cost of doing nothing jobs…
These five highly innovative CA(SA)-turned-entrepreneurs share both the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. It’s known to be a tough process, but despite the challenges and commitment their businesses demand of them, each entrepreneur says it’s incredibly rewarding. Marius van Niekerk CA(SA) Matsotso Vuso CA(SA) Lauren Stockil CA(SA) Scelo Makhathini CA(SA) Jimmy Kalombo CA(SA)…
One of the most eagerly awaited new-version SUVs must be the Toyota Fortuner. The new model, which is the second generation of this ever-popular family SUV, has broken the mould. Gone are the square, rugged looks as well as the Hilux look and feel. With its small elegant front and rear light clusters, the new…
The 54 on Bath hotel mixes classic luxury with a lush sense of cool. From the velvet chairs in the lounge to the cream décor and tall ceilings of the Level Four Restaurant, the rich attention to space and detail evokes modern comfort. The emphasis on service ensures the highest level of comfort for both…
Psychological distress in working South Africa Mental health is a challenge that some 30% of people struggle with at some stage in their lives. The personal, family, business, and social costs are significant. Stigma, access to care, rates of trauma, and other challenges remain. Employers can do much to help and will help themselves in…
In the past few years, Mercedes-Benz have been losing out on a section of the SUV market. That has all changed with the launch of the GLC: a midsized SUV that competes with vehicles like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. But Mercedes did not stop there – they also went ahead and…
As the demand for analytical skills increases, so the supply becomes a growing issue and this is bound to continue into the foreseeable future. South Africa, for several reasons, is simply not training enough people to perform advanced analytics Small and medium-sized businesses have been the most impacted by this issue – but they need…
Unpacking technology imperatives for chartered accountants How will the maturation of data science combined with advancements in artificial intelligence revolutionise the role of the CA(SA)? Last month we ventured into the future by touching on disruptive technologies and how they are helping to shape (or in many cases reshape) our profession. In this, the second…
Many South Africans are faced with the situation of having to financially support not only their own children but their parents or other family members too. While it is always done with good intentions, this group of people can make the mistake of neglecting their own financial well-being by prioritising their family’s needs. In these…