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by Anja van Beek
It is often said that culture is the competitive edge for any organisation. Culture is also referred to as the personality or character of the business. So it leaves us with the question: “Where does emotional intelligence (EQ) fit in?”
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by Tapiwa Matsinde
Learning and refining your craft skills has taken a lot of your time and energy, and those of the artisans you work with. You are starting to see the results of your dedication and commitment and are now ready to take your business and work to the next level by positioning and presenting it in a way that reflects its high-quality craftsmanship and sophistication. Whether you are keeping your focus within your local markets or seeking to appeal to a global audience, excellence in craftsmanship, creativity and presentation are essential for successfully positioning your business as a world-class brand. To help you transform your hand-crafted artisan business into an impactful world-class brand here are key areas to pay attention to:
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by Lori Milner
When making progress on self-care goals, having a good intention is not enough. In my work as a coach and trainer, I know people genuinely have every good intention to show up on the calendar without guilt to make time for their self-care goals. They make promises to themselves, intending to honour them, but ultimately these agreements get broken. The excuses are coming from a good place — my boss needed something, I didn’t have enough time or my bed was too warm. I’ve realized that this lack of follow-through is not a character flaw nor a motivation problem. The real barrier is thinking too big.
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by Phindile Ndlovu-Tapula
Yes, I know you are probably wondering why I am writing again. I have asked that question myself several times too. You see I haven’t been able to write, felt like I have nothing to say and that no one is listening anyway. But something kept pushing to write, so I am here again.
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by Marjon Meyer
Did you leap out of bed this morning? It’s cold… it’s winter, Covid-restrictions limit our movements and business operations, and we’ve learnt to no longer look too far ahead. So, do you even set any goals during these crazy times? If yes, what fuels your progress? This year’s lockdown restrictions and lifestyle is a lot easier for me than last year. I like the “new normal”. Working from home, doing more online shopping to avoid busy malls (buying things we don’t need) and appreciating my own lovely home is a blessing. I’ve learnt to focus on close relationships and live more intentionally. Learnt to not sweat the small stuff.
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by Nadia Absalom
Everything in life is here to teach us. This little bubble of life attended one of our workshops with her dad. She is free, confident, brave, happy and a special soul. She posed many questions, I could only smile...
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by the FutureSoft Admin Team
In this digital age, almost everyone needs to prove their worth online. From small home-based businesses to medium and large companies, you will find everyone vying for online visibility focused on building a successful online and offline business. Every day hundreds of websites are created and launched. So how do you ensure that your website is the one that your target audience clicks on in the list of search results?
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by Brigette Mashile
One thing a client will let you have is their opinion. Whether you asked for it or not! In the years I have made dresses for many people, I have gathered a few things that people want which I still don’t have full understanding of. Some of them I have been told why, others it’s just as is. Here is the list:
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by Ashika Pillay
It’s Monday morning, it’s been a rough weekend with a sick child, school activities, and your diary for the week ahead looks messy to say the least. As you walk to your favourite coffee spot and muster up the energy to face reality, you bump into someone you know, as you place your order for your regular latte. “How are you doing?” you ask as you patiently wait to pay. You listen somewhat (in)attentively and exchange niceties, as you both wait to get on your way. While by this point in the day, you may have some semblance of an idea of how your friend is, have you checked in on how you are?
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by Eldari Visser
Reading trail signs might be confusing at the best of times. In order to play it safe, have a buddy. Whether you are in sunny South Africa during winter or summer, in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, in Cape Town with beautiful mountains, taking a stroll in Europe, maybe in wonderful Croatia or in beautiful Scotland - it just doesn’t matter where you go, you need to know the road that you travel on and the ultimate destiny.
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by Helena Naitsuwe Amadhila
An image reflects the business. It is a mirror through which customers will see your business. A mirror provides a visual image which would be visualized in customers eyes. It is an identity to differentiate your business from all other businesses. The differentiation will enable your business to be reckoned with. Therefore, your business image places your business in a great competitive advantage through visual identification which could be easily differentiated from other businesses.
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por Josefa Massinga
Ola leoas, hoje eu vim escrever sobre ter sucesso na vida, não que o que vou escrever seja realmente o caminho para o sucesso na vida mas, acredito que a partir do que vou escrever pode ajudar a cada uma de nos a encontar alguma luz. Eu acredito de todos nos somos bem sucedidos em alguma area das nossas vidas. Todos nos temos alcancado grandes objectivos e vitorias em areas da nossa vida. O sucesso esta em cada um de nos, nos temos e que aceitar a vida que nos temos e sabermos dizer que a nossa vida e um grande sucesso.
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por Zilia Ximenes
E sabido das dificuldades que todo o mundo atravessa por causa da pandemia, este artigo não é para falar especificamente da Pandemia, mas dos efeitos na mente de cada individuo.
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por Josefa Massinga
Para obter um sorriso do seu cliente, ou da pessoa que o procurou para a decoração do seu evento é preciso, em primeiro lugar que você a receba com um sorriso no rosto também. A forma como atende e recebe o seu cliente é primordial. Independentemente da área de trabalho em que se encontra, o atendimento ao cliente é um dos grandes elementos que faz com que as pessoas adiram ao seu trabalho e voltem sempre a requisitar os seus serviços.
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by Tshego Dludla
I love how people make being a boss lady and a mom look so glamorous, don’t you? They have routines that they stick to religiously. They have children who have tight schedules and nap times that they never miss. Oh and my personal favourite, they take lovely family vacations at the drop of a hat. Not to mention the exercise, healthy eating, plenty of self-care, hair and nails freshly done and on it goes. I mean they own their time right…WRONG!
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by Eldari Visser
A wonderful person told me once that when you’re driving on a racetrack and you focus too much on the tires at every corner, not hitting them, at the next bend, mind the tires… you eventually end up hitting those tires.
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by Naike Moshi
Like many of you, fear is not a stranger in our lives. Fear is a powerful force that can keep us from achieving our goals and live to our fullest potential. Is fear holding you back in pursuing your goals and dreams? Is fear holding you back in trying new things? Do you make excuses when it comes to start building your brand? If the response is YES, to above questions, you are not alone. I was like that and am still a work in progress.
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by Kelebogile Makhafola
Assuming we can’t access the potential that exists inside us, the budding potential of our teams, as business and brand leaders, we will not be able to create fitting solutions that deal with what the world needs from us. What is essential in entrepreneurship is the future-proofing of our businesses and brands by investing in the most important assets, our human capital. With a compelling message and constructive employee value proposition, your team can elevate the performance and impact of your business.
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por Justina Luelo
Já lemos artigos nas redes sociais sobre como salto alto faz algumas mulheres parecerem com uma postura diferente. E muitas vezes com amigas falamos de como a Maria parece diferente hoje porque está a usar um par de saltos altos que nunca vimos antes e como ela está esbelta!
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by Kathryn Main
If you are a working person in South Africa right now you are feeling the pinch of the 3 interest rate increases, the 7 petrol price increases, the Eskom increase of 9.61%, all your annual subscriptions have gone up the average 10%. Suddenly you have less disposable income. This tells me 1 thing. Your expenses have gone up and your income has remained the same.
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