Decluttering ‒ getting rid of what you don't like, don't use or don't need ‒ is encouraged by everyone from ancient feng shui practitioners to modern consultants like Marie Kondo, the Japanese author of the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
Decluttering is believed to give you a fresh perspective, make you feel lighter and more motivated, and…
Ah, exercise. It's one of those things we all know should be part of our everyday life. Despite the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle, which most of us can list with ease, many of us struggle to make it part of our daily routine.
Setting fitness goals is much easier than achieving them,…
Many entrepreneurs are being overwhelmed with information and panic. In the age of information overload, a crisis like this exasperates this. Unreliable information overload is particularly problematic because we know typical information overload often results in no action at all. So, access to reliable information is as critical as a relevant summary of the steps…
With new measures to contain COVID-19 announced by the South African government, many employers are encouraging their workforce to work from home. Reputation Matters, a proudly African research agency, has been successfully working from a virtual office space since 2008 and shares four tips for acing it.
A virtual office is an office that exists…
By Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner & Compliance Manager, Sage Africa & Middle East
The 2020/1 Budget Speech from Finance Minister Tito Mboweni contained few earth-shattering announcements from a payroll perspective, and we are still waiting for clarity on key issues such as the National Health Insurance (NHI) and annuitisation of retirement funds. Nonetheless, there were…
With the current economic climate looking the way it does; one word, dismal, it’s not surprising that both first-time and long-time homeowners are choosing to downsize their living spaces. However, there are many benefits to downsizing such as saving money, energy, resources, clutter and time on hours of upkeep.
“Plus, saving on rates and taxes…
The dining room is a central focus in any home: It's the place your gather with your loved ones to share meals and make memories. But creating the perfect place for your family to gather has become a bit of a challenge in the modern world of busy schedules and smaller spaces.
"The dining room…
By now most businesspeople would have heard of the Protection of Personal Information Act, or, better known as the POPIA. The purpose of the Act is to simply protect people personal information and, in this way, prevent them from suffering harm as a result of the unlawful dissemination of use of their otherwise private information.…
By Selina Bieber, Senior Regional Director for Turkey, MENA and South Africa, GoDaddy
Your website is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to your side hustle or small business, but it needs to be regularly refreshed and updated if it is to live up to its full potential. Not only is your business growing…
LOVE is in the air and if St Valentine is extra-generous you may receive a piece of jewellery in addition to flowers and being wined and dined this Friday.
After showing off your new bling to your friends and family, the first thing you should do is ensure that you're covered in the event that…