Clarity in Strategy as a Roadmap for Success
I have often seen business owners, who get so stuck in the day-to-day routine. The result is that they become fatigued with the routine. This often leads to confusion or a lack of clear direction and ultimately holds the business back from realising its potential. The...
A Delicate Balancing Act – Family and Profession
I often describe myself, from a professional perspective, as an entrepreneur and lawyer. I am passionate about both areas and therefore, often say I am a Legal Entrepreneur to illustrate the adjoining professional passions I have. Of course, in life – for me, it is...
The Ebb and Flow of Business
Over the years, as both a legal professional, as well as an entrepreneur, I have both seen and experienced the ebb and flow of business. In South Africa, life has not been easy for many people. It, therefore, follows – what lessons can we share about how to...
The Chronicles of a Lawyer: The ups and downs of having a Team…
I often say, lightheartedly, that I should write a book one day describing all the experienced I have collected over the years, involving employees. However, without a team and if you do not create future leaders in your organisation, there is little to no prospect of long-term sustainability and continuity. It, therefore, goes without saying that a well-functioning team is worth gold. But what about the stories we rarely share?!
Sue – a story of a corporate David versus Goliath ….
Sue started to become uncomfortable with Peter and Thando’s approach around 4 years ago. She raised her concerns at various meetings and eventually things became acrimonious in the boardroom. That is when Peter and Thando removed Sue as a director….
The Story of Ben - How to Avoid a Devastating Business Divorce…
I cannot but reflect on what we need to do to move forward. With this in mind, I cannot but recall how challenging life has been as an entrepreneur. I also cannot but be mindful that because of my profession, the legal side was much easier – but what if had not been an attorney? I could not help but think of Ben.
A Movement to Shift the Entrepreneurial “Needle”
I felt over all the functions, except for the legal side, others experienced all of plus the legal side. I also started experiencing the true impact of not dealing with the legal side. Conversely, I realised that those who saw to the legal components from the start were more successful sooner. I also saw in many instances how successful businesses improve lives.
We tried many things to make law more accessible and by doing so, to help more businesses succeed.
When “testing” in business involves the human element…
“True, that the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus has created a global reaction, which some say were too slow in some countries. Be that as it may, we are now in a place where small businesses have to be more innovative than ever if they stand any chance at surviving this. Not just physically and mentally but economically.
When #Covid19 became real for me, I sat down and started to read. I read for hours just about anything I could find that was authored by a medical professional or appeared in some credible publication. Once I felt I (as a layperson) understood the virus better and almost became “friendly” with it. It dawned on me that it is just a matter of time before it meets me, my family or anyone in my inner circle. So, I need to plan with that in mind.”
Fear – How embracing diversity helps navigating uncertainty
“True, that the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus has created a global reaction, which some say were too slow in some countries. Be that as it may, we are now in a place where small businesses have to be more innovative than ever if they stand any chance at surviving this. Not just physically and mentally but economically.
When #Covid19 became real for me, I sat down and started to read. I read for hours just about anything I could find that was authored by a medical professional or appeared in some credible publication. Once I felt I (as a layperson) understood the virus better and almost became “friendly” with it. It dawned on me that it is just a matter of time before it meets me, my family or anyone in my inner circle. So, I need to plan with that in mind.”
#Coronavirus – the chronicles of a fighter
“True, that the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus has created a global reaction, which some say were too slow in some countries. Be that as it may, we are now in a place where small businesses have to be more innovative than ever if they stand any chance at surviving this. Not just physically and mentally but economically.
When #Covid19 became real for me, I sat down and started to read. I read for hours just about anything I could find that was authored by a medical professional or appeared in some credible publication. Once I felt I (as a layperson) understood the virus better and almost became “friendly” with it. It dawned on me that it is just a matter of time before it meets me, my family or anyone in my inner circle. So, I need to plan with that in mind.”