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Want to become your own boss? Here are five things to consider: 1. Know your ‘Why’. Being a business owner is not for everyone; the reality of being your own boss is the lack of certainty, the financial challenges – usually affecting your personal finances – and the inordinate workload. No matter what anyone says, it…

Spring has sprung and it’s a great vantage point to assess how well we’ve done so far, giving enough time to make changes to our business tactics, that will ensure we get to where we want to go by financial year-end. I like the word ‘tactic’ because it implies action, doing, making things happen. I…

The saying goes that hindsight is always 20/20. It follows then that the best way to make better decisions this year and plan for business success, is to look at last year and grow from there. I can’t stress enough how important it is to understand – with absolute clarity – the successes and challenges…

So we know what leadership is not. To be honest, there are probably as many leadership styles as there are personalities. Add to that the fact that each business has its own culture and approach to doing business. Below is list of leadership trends is by no means finite. It is, however, a useful list…

Do you get a stress headache every December when it’s staff bonus season? Here are a few tips on how to give a fair and accurate staff bonus this month. It’s that time of year again – the one time in the year where business owners find themselves perplexed and employees are joyful. It’s annual…

The South African climate has long been fertile ground for startup ventures and entrepreneurs. With incubators and accelerators for almost every industry, funders constantly in search of viable businesses to invest in, and the government doing their bit, South Africans are no strangers to startups. So why is that, according to Forbes.com, even with all the incubators…

In just a few weeks, South Africans will tuck into turkey dinners, wear paper hats and probably blow their budgets. Yes, Christmas is around the corner – and with it, lucrative trading opportunities. With the pre-Christmas rush in full swing for retailers and manufacturers, there is probably one thing that keeps business owners awake at…

It’s not a new thought that the best way to ensure a healthy bottom line is to either increase income or reduce expenses. Heinrich takes you through 3 compelling points that show you how to run a leaner, meaner SME this winter. As business owners, we all want the same things: healthier profit margins, to…

By ERP Focus. So, you’re ready to start your ERP implementation or upgrade your existing solution. But have you planned for how you’ll manage solution requirements to ensure a successful project? Without a strategic approach to requirements management, most organizations will struggle with meeting the needs of its stakeholders; resulting in organizational disruption, delays, and…