Business

THRIVE: Entrepreneurs Organisation invitation

Recently I was invited to submit a video for the selection committee of the Vancouver chapter for Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO). EO is a dynamic global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, the year 2012 marks EO’s 25th anniversary. With its transformative experiences…

Dan Sullivan, discusses advantages of iPad

Small business coach, Dan Sullivan, says how the iPad can help an entrepreneur’s business. The Applei iPad sales are about 10 times that of the 2nd runner up and the stats all back this up. So it’s a very good time now to begin developing content for the iPad instead of other platforms.

Toyota crisis shakes hometown, and Japan Inc. too

As a driver of a Toyata car this news is sad indeed… By Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura (AFP) There is a saying in Toyota’s hometown that when the auto giant sneezes, the whole city falls ill. But the symptoms of its recall crisis look set to be felt far beyond “Japan’s Detroit”. No flashy signs or…

Top 10 Mistakes Made In Business Plans

It’s very important for everyone who’s attending my next Internet Cafe workshop to study this list in great detail. Develop a basic business plan as part of your preparations for this unique training we offer at NETucation that combines the best black business and technology expertise in Southern Africa. Lenders and investors may see hundreds…

FNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s open letter published in Beeld

This seems to have been a good idea in principal. It’s a pity Michael Jordaan does not have the spine to resist the pressure from trade union Solidarity or white staff. My own experience with FNB since the age of 5 years old has been mostly good. That was until I started my own business…

Understanding Sasol’s BEE offer

Some advice to a would-be Inzalo share scheme subscriber from a Riaz Gardee. Riaz Gardee 11 Jun 2008 Dear Aunty Kay, You seemed to be very interested in the Sasol Inzalo BEE offer during our last visit and mentioned that you had read very little about it in the press. You also thought the prospectus…

Eben Pagan interviewed by Joe Polish about Hiring Tips

In this video series Eben Pagan is interviewed by Über-information marketer Joe Polish. I just signed up for his Genius Network Interviews and I’m blown away by the content of the interviews and the value for money. Anyway Eben Pagan is the founder of the Altitude program and is extremely astute entrepreneur and trainer. In…

Eben Pagan's Secret Weapon: the Mastermind group

Eben Pagan also known as David DeAngelo is the creator of the Altitude programme for business owners and entrepreneurs. In this video he discusses the Mastermind concept originated by Napoleon Hill. The Double Your Dating business is a blueprint for online success. I have bought many of the products he produced under the pen-name David…

Calling for a Business Blogging Conference in South Africa

Early in September I was a speaker at the 2nd Digital Citizens Indaba. Last year this conference was immensily valuable to me because it presented an opportunity to meet many of my fellow bloggers from across the African content. This year for me I realised the greater need to teach people how to use blogging…

Self regulation by knowing who's editing Wikipedia

Last Friday I was interviewed on the Midday Report with Chris Gibbons. This is a very fast paced show which addresses everything from business to politics and what lies in between. The topic was who’s editing Wikipedia which has been driving up a storm of online commentary. A Caltech graduate Virgin Griffith has developed an…