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by Dr Ashika Pillay
In the quest for progress rather than perfection…
Is it possible to get out of your own way so that you can gain traction and get action on things that you would like to do? Sometimes the thing that can keep us stuck in unfinished cycles and continuous loops of inertia and inaction is a fixated view of getting things right vs getting the right things done.
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Kathryn Main - Money Savvy Kids
We all know that life during COVID 19 is filled with countless unavoidable worries of the financial kind. Some may feel it more than others, but we all feel it non-the-less. We are losing our jobs, taking salary cuts and closing our once thriving business. Basically, we go into level 1 of survival mode when it comes to our finances due to the crunch we feel.
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by Catia Mondlane
The current circumstances have brought a new, unfamiliar and extraordinary market era. It is one where many are being guided to creatively re-think and re-construct their businesses to build resilient companies and bounce-back from any future boundaries. It is becoming clear that the contingency plans previously established are not enough to face the actual situation, and coming up with a plan that could strategically create a positive shift is where many have been focusing their energies. The urgency to implement might be higher than before as each day passes, and uncertainties seem to be greater than sureness.
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by Tatenda Rungisa
The type of economies we live under have made it almost impossible to leave a full time job and start a business thereafter. It is easier when one has a stable income or savings, otherwise one has to “hustle” and work full time to establish a start-up. So, how does one hustle and remain focused on full time employment?
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by Bomanga Ngoi Longango JouJou’, founder of EveLea Foods, Congo
I realized, over time, it is not enough to want to be able. Will as great as it is, not enough. There is a whole Journey and smart works to achieve a project. Success is a powerful blend of will, desire, patience, love, sacrifice, persistence, tears and determination. You have to be viscerally obstinate to achieve your dream. The modern success model is "quick and well done" in everything.
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by Laura Camacho, PhD
A compelling point of view acts like a magnet for high-performing employees, top-tier investors, and ideal clients. In our time of purpose-driven profits, people want to know what you stand for, what your priority is, what drives you to action. The answers to these questions can be simmered down to a key message known as your Point of View.
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by Nomazibulo Tshanga, Ziyana Business Consulting
On 1 June 2020, we have seen South Africa move from a prohibitive national wide lockdown to a more economic active alert level 3. This means that millions of employees have returned to work as 70% of the economy has re-opened for activity.
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by Gabriela von Ille
As communications professionals, we have spent the last couple of years convincing B2B and B2C clients that social media is an important communications tool for the success and growth of their businesses. Of course, this tool has always been deployed in combination with events, public relations, and face-to-face marketing. For various reasons, many clients, especially in more traditional industries, have been hesitant to adopt social media, arguing that social networking platforms expose brands to the risk of being publicly attacked or losing control and offer a questionable return on investment (ROI).
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by Catia Mondlane
With the market dynamics taking place where businesses are tending to be more virtual then physical, it seems that selling services is more promising than products or goods, because when one sells services it is actually selling something untouchable with little or no tangible requirements. This has got many wondering if moving from the provision of single products to continuous service agreements wouldn’t be more profitable, since the customers are provided with a range of models and a variety of solutions.
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by Sharon Castle - Lifestyle and Wellness Coach
Today I’m feeling particularly troubled about the amount of people who are feeling stressed and anxious in this current lockdown situation. In spite of all the info and positive advice out there I find most people are still allowing themselves to be exposed to the kinds of things they just don’t need to.
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by Natasha Singh-Ally, Founder: Business Ecology
The skill associated with entrepreneurship may be rattled off with ease at business school, but only on turning away from the slide presentations do we conceive of the intensity and nuances of its facets. It is probably why some argue it cannot be taught in a classroom setting and should be supplemented with real life experience.
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by Kathy Mann, Author & Speaker
Have you ever experienced the positive push of stress where you shine in a way you never thought possible? Researchers call this the challenge stress response, designed for optimum performance. It is responsible for the butterflies you feel in your stomach before a big presentation. It is responsible for the surge of energy you feel just before a big deadline. It enables you to get a lot done in a short time. The challenge response is a gift; a blessing and I personally love the feeling.
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by Lori Milner
Overwhelm is not something new. You experienced it before all of this started – think back to many conversations about trying to find ‘work/life balance’ and how it seemed impossible. As you know, my view on balance is that it is a myth, it doesn’t exist especially in this context being in one location. But having said that, the overwhelm you are experiencing is justified and a very real emotion. However, if this is not consciously acknowledged and managed, it will start to rule you. The problem with not addressing the anxiety and overwhelm is that your body starts to produce excess amounts of cortisol and adrenaline which has all sorts on implications on your immune system. I want to share with you some ideas on how you can start to manage overwhelm during this time:
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by Thandekile Moloko
Many of us have well wishes for the new decade that many have crowned 20-plenty. With the pandemic ushering us into a year that doesn’t really seem like plenty, there are a few things that we need to bear in mind. Sure, these are trying times, we are all worried about our families, mental wellbeing, job security, and the ever so important financial security. This period of our lives has somewhat placed a spanner in the works of what is meant to be a great year.
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by Sylvia Walker, author of SmartWoman
It’s been a tough year financially as the world has reeled under the impact of Covid-19. For many, the financial impacts have been far-reaching and it’s been a daily battle just to keep afloat. As the economies slowly start opening up again and business start operating, some people are left with financial devastation – how and where do you start rebuilding and moving ahead?
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by Nomihlali Ntszunguzi
Robert H. Schuller says, “tough times never last, but tough people do.” This statement says it all for entrepreneurs especially during this time. This is our time, a time to grab the bull by its horns and show off our skills and gifts to this changing yet exciting new economy.
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by Lori Milner
I received a call from a friend, Jill, one Thursday morning. She works at one of the largest global IT firms. Her role is to conduct research projects and publish white papers based on her findings. Her latest paper was on the topic of mergers and acquisitions in the retail industry; this attracted so much attention that she had to present to the Vice President of the company. As it is a global firm, the senior executives are based in the USA and her team are based in South Africa so it was going to be done as a conference call.
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by Aleshia van der Ploeg, Founder of VDP Legal Consulting
Many Employees are so eager to be employed, that they simply sign an employment contract without giving a second thought to the contents thereof. Many Employers are including Restraints of Trade in their employment contracts these days in order to protect their proprietary interests.
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by Thozama Ponti
For most entrepreneurs, finding our passion makes us feel alive and follow our inner guidance. Even though the journey is a difficult one, it’s a journey worth taking. Before we ventured into the business world, we started by deciding to discover our passions. It’s not as easy as it sounds, to find your passion.
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by Wuraola Ademola-Shanu
As business owners, what can we learn from other brands doing it right during this pandemic? While it’s hard to know what each day will bring, these brands are listening to people’s pain points and acting on them with a heavy dose of empathy mixed alongside it.
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