The link between board composition and financial performance
We have been hearing buzz words like board diversity and of course directors duties, but what is the true link between the board and ultimately the shareholders? Well, its all about performance. All about steering the ship in the right direction. The ability to steer is all about who you have at the wheel as […]
Corporate Governance and Legacy
Corporate governance is often associated with large businesses and is often viewed as something you do not need to pay much attention to, when running a small business. This could not be further from the truth. Sound corporate governance has become a topic of discussion, especially in South Africa, where as a society we […]
An open letter to the Entrepreneur Mother
In the last few weeks I have been asking myself the key question – am I a good mother? I suppose it is a question we should all ask at some point. I am asking it now for two reasons, one it is Women’s Month and secondly, I just became a mother again and I […]
Why are having good ideas crucial in business?
Introduction Having great or innovative ideas is something most technology businesses thrive on and need to stay relevant. Perhaps even businesses traditionally associated with creative thinking. But should this concept be limited to only these businesses in today’s day and age? I say no – it should apply to all businesses! This is a question […]
Interview – 6 Questions for Nicolene Schoeman-Louw
I was recently privileged to be interviewed on shifting paradigms, legal profession, sme, gender equality, managing time Click here
Top legal aspects I wish SME’s would consider…
All of us as entrepreneurs had to start somewhere. It may be fresh in some of our memories but for others, merely a distant reminder. I often say – I wish small businesses, or those starting out in business, would consider the importance of appointing an attorney and a financial expert right from the […]
Inclusivity of diversity
The issue of diversity in the workplace has been an ongoing one for many years. In South Africa, it means to include people of different backgrounds and beliefs in the workplace. However, it is clear that much work still needs to be done in terms of changing the mindset around this topic. According to Sneha Shah […]
The role of trust now and in the future
The basis of our entire legal system has been that people who contract with one another do so inherently based on the existence of trust. It is true that in order to conclude a legally binding contract, certain requirements must be met: Consensus between the parties; Intention – offer and acceptance; The parties must have […]
Lessons for the Youth
June marks the celebration of Youth Day on 16 June. It is youth month and for me this has been a particularly reflective one this year. Perhaps because the concept of youth and who classifies as “youth” is really a matter of perception. In many instances (from a tax incentive and employment incentive perspective) perhaps […]