For the first time since the digital age, the entire world is faced with same health pandemic crisis and the same threats and fears. It’s a crisis of such magnitude that no textbook could ever have fully prepared any of us for it.
Whatever your location or type of business you run, the way in…
Why it’s not enough to keep your hands clean; your surfaces need to be clean too
If you’re not already spending most of your time at home, come midnight on Thursday 26 March when the COVID-19 lockdown officially kicks in, the majority of us will be home 24/7 for the next three weeks. While we…
By Nathalie Schooling, CEO of Customer Experience Company, nlighten
As we heard from the President on Tuesday, from midnight this Thursday 26 March, there will be a nationwide lockdown. Initially, this is set to last 21 days.
As of Wednesday 25 March, South Africa has 709 confirmed cases of Coronavirus. More worryingly, since the first case was…
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…