Being a father may seem to have absolutely nothing to do with running a business. But we feel there is in fact, a direct commonality. As a father you are essentially a leader and leaders learn hard lessons as they gather their troupes and forge forward into battle. Okay, we are being a little bit … Continue reading Business Lessons taken from Fatherhood
Your Mid-Year Spring Clean
We are in the middle of winter, so spring cleaning seems like an odd chore. But, as we are almost half way through the year, taking a good look at certain areas of your life can be a great call. FINANCES Check in with where you are with your savings. Are you on track … Continue reading Your Mid-Year Spring Clean
7 Skills you have learnt from your Mother
In lieu of Mother’s Day, we thought we would honour the women that have raised us. Whether they be your real blood mothers or a guardian, we are who we are because of them. As an entrepreneur, what skills and lessons have you learnt that have stood by you through thick and thin? We collated … Continue reading 7 Skills you have learnt from your Mother
Why you need to focus on your Soft Skills
You’re the best in your industry. Your particular skill level is up there with the big guns. And, it shows in your pay check. Well done! But something that doesn’t show is how terrible you are with other people. You may be the Rockefeller of your specific niche but you’re also the Trump of … Continue reading Why you need to focus on your Soft Skills
Life-long Learning: 5 Ways to Realise & Develop your Natural Abilities
Life-long learning does not have to mean you are constantly studying, taking on courses, and writing exams for diplomas, degrees, and the likes. Life-long learning can be approached in a holistic manner. By allowing our minds to be open to new options, new ideas, and new ways of doing things, we can be learning all … Continue reading Life-long Learning: 5 Ways to Realise & Develop your Natural Abilities
How to be human and then some …
With Human Rights Day coming up this month (21 March), we thought we would throw out some ideas on how you can be a bit more human. We are being a little tongue-in-cheek, we admit, but we do forget sometimes. We forget not only that we are human, but that others are too. We … Continue reading How to be human and then some …
5 Reasons Why You Should Read More
In the days gone by of no television, no internet, no Facebook and no messaging systems, we definitely read more. We were a more active nation as well but reading a book was by far the most go-to pastime, when not out working. Reading has so many benefits and not only for those just learning … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Read More
Time Management: It’s never too late to start early
Well, isn’t that the joke? Generally, those who have an issue with time management, have an issue with actually getting anywhere or doing anything on time. So, starting early is out of the question! But time management works even better when you plan and start early. And by that we mean take advantage of the … Continue reading Time Management: It’s never too late to start early
Adopt a Growth Attitude
Many believe that when they are born, they get delivered with a given set of thoughts and ideas. They believe that their intelligence level, skill set, and personality cannot be changed from what they are born with. These people are what we call a fixed mind-set kind of people. On the flipside, those that believe … Continue reading Adopt a Growth Attitude
What Goes Online – Stays Online
There’s that urban saying that everyone likes to use when they have a night of debauchery or they go away for a naughty weekend – “What happens in xxx, stays in xxx” Well, if only that were the case when it comes to online posts. If you haven’t figured out by now, what goes online, … Continue reading What Goes Online – Stays Online
