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There are a number of different business situations that could result in the need for an interim manager. Typically these could be situations such as crisis management, sudden departure, illness, death, change management, managing change or transition, sabbaticals, MBO’s and IPO’s, mergers and acquisitions, and project management. Interim management can save company, in more than one way. According to the […]
» Read more“You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the world anew” “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them” Albert Einstein A new set of eyes for your business. To prosper in the tough economic times, every business needs a “new set of eyes“. As Einstein said – “we must look anew” when solving problems. Have you ever struggled with a problem or trying to make […]
» Read moreAl Karaki and Prof Gary banters about a business topic – every first Monday of the month on Mix 93.8 Fm @ 19:30 – 20:00. If you are not in the reception area – live stream @ http://mixfm.co.za/ March 2, 2015 topic: “Facebook is only good for personal self indulgence vs Facebook is a great marketing tool” Al and myself […]
» Read moreThe main purpose of a business is to make profit – and thus growing your business makes sense. Growing a business has many meanings, but most business owners will probably agree that it means more profit. It may also refer to getting more customers, more outlets, distributing to other sectors, employing more staff, building or acquiring another manufacturing plant, etc. […]
» Read moreCelebrate failures of the year. 2014 is rushing to an end. December is traditionally a time for reflection. Reflection generally means that we take stock, we evaluate our performance and we realise we have not spent enough time with our loved ones. We celebrate our achievements but we should also celebrate our failures of the year. Yes – I have […]
» Read moreHeavy-weight interim executive Prof Gary is a professional interim executive and has a wide and diversified career as a Marketing, Product, General- and Project Manager. Gary held positions as Director, Chief Operations Manager, Exco member and Consultant for many national and international companies. As an astute and trusted Interim Executive, Gary brings a unique blend of consulting expertise and “hands […]
» Read moreOn 19 June 2013 I was honoured to be the guest speaker at a Centurion Business Forum function. The function was professionally hosted by the Northerns Cricket Union at SuperSport Park in Centurion. (Thanks to CEO Jacques Faul and Marketing & Events Manager Patricia Kambarami) With a number of Titan players and seasoned business owners in the audience, I had […]
» Read moreMediocre: of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary, so-so or as thy say in French: “Comme ci, comme ça”. Surely no one wants to be mediocre? Nobody wants to be “ordinary” or just “so-so”. Or do they? If I look around me, it seems many people are mediocre – whether they want to be is another […]
» Read moreAs stated before, one of the most difficult things about starting a business is to decide WHAT type of business to begin. You may have heard that there is big money in this industry, or in that industry. That maybe be true – but that does NOT mean those industries should be tackled by you. My 93 year old dad […]
» Read moreThere is an age old debate in business. What is the most important function in any business? Is it finance, operations, human resources, operations or marketing? Let me help settle this debate, once and for all! Now depending in which division you are, you will most likely want to believe that the one you are working in is the most […]
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