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I have taught ethics to a number of MBA students. It must count as some of my most challenging assignments. The problem is that a group of people will undoubtedly have differing opinions on what is ethical and what is unethical. Added to this, some people even consider business ethics as an oxymoron. Self-evaluation is a critical component of business […]
» Read moreThe starting point for every successful enterprise is a convincing business idea. It is the first milestone in the process of setting up a high-growth company. Consider the following basic needs when developing an idea to implement (your idea should probably satisfy at least one of these needs): Most people need to be: Happy – nobody wants to be unhappy. […]
» Read moreSo often we hear: “To make money, you need lots of money”. This is disputable, because you can in fact start a business with very little money. Many businesses can be started off with less than R5 000. Research has shown that access to financing does NOT feature high on the list of reasons why people do not start a […]
» Read moreIt’s a fact that people are attracted to positive people. When you walk into a room full of people and you project negative energy, chances are that people will ignore you. Drop the negative vibes, lift up your head and stop making excuses. The sooner you realise that you are the master of your own destiny, the better. Remember: “If […]
» Read moreIn his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki wrote “Today the most dangerous advice you can give your child is to ‘Go to school, get good grades and look for a safe secure job” Kiyosaki goes on to say “That is old advice, and it’s bad advice. If you could see what is happening in Asia, Europe, and South […]
» Read moreDo you experience one or more business problems? Low sales? Unmotivated staff or teams? Increasing expenses? Not making a profit? If you are interested in normal, run of the mill, or 8-5 solutions, you are in the wrong place. If you want someone with exceptional and diverse experience, backed up with great qualifications, read on… I make tough decisions I […]
» Read moreThe millionaire next door does NOT: Use Time as a Measurement for Success – The millionaire next door measures success based on output quality, the results. The amount of time spent on something means nothing if the results do not meet the expectations. Buy Brand New Cars – Why would anyone pay the full retail price worth half a year’s […]
» Read moreThe decision to rejuvenate a company should have the total buy in from shareholders and top management. Top management is usually the root of the problem, as they have allowed the company to be in the current state. During the process of rejuvenation, you are guaranteed to have a lot of rumours and backstabbing, done in order to protect an […]
» Read moreThe over-50 community generation includes all people born between 1946 and 1964. In America alone there are around 78 million in this category called the baby boomers. According to Stats SA’s mid-year population estimates for 2008, there are almost 4 million people in the 50 – 65 age group. The over-50 community has a unique set of beliefs and characteristics, […]
» Read moreIf you claim to have 20 year’s experience is it really true? Or do you have 1 year’s experience that you have merely repeated 20 times? Confused? Don’t worry – most people are when I ask these questions. If you have been working in ONE company for the past 20 years, you might only have ONE year’s experience that you […]
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