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 TOP 10 TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERS
What makes a great leader? We've compiled a list of the top 10 traits of successful leaders, which will aid you on your way to becoming a better boss.
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TOP 10 HABITS THAT WILL GET YOU NOTICED
If you want to go far in the business world, you have to get noticed for all the right reasons and become invaluable to your company. The following 10 steps will assist you on your way up the corporate ladder
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TOP 10 WAYS TO GET NOTICED IN THE OFFICE
Are you tired of no one knowing your name at the office?
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WHAT DOES YOUR INTERNET PRESENCE SAY ABOUT YOU?
Managing your professional identity is more than networking and distributing a great CV - it's also about presenting the right image online
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HOW TO DEAL WITH OFFICE CONFLICT
If the bickering and infighting at your office just doesn’t end, here’s how to step in
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TOP 10 WAYS TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS
In order to maintain a successful business, you have to build solid relationships with your clients. Here are some tips that will make your clients feel extra special
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POWER PARTNERSHIPS
Business fundis usually advise thinking twice before entering a working partnership – but these four duos have grown super-strong bonds and business is booming!
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NAIL THAT PROMOTION!
Employment is the biggest quid pro quo game there is: you just need skills, qualifications and experience. So don’t be the guy who peaks as a clerk – get ambitious, plan for success and follow our top tips
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CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER
Zach Buchan (30) is CEO of The Unlimited World, a company that offers insurance and lifestyle rewards. He gives young executives tips on getting ahead in their careers.
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AND YOU THOUGHT SCIENTISTS WERE BORING…
Forget our sporting glories - it's in the field of science that SA is quietly becoming a world leader. And right in the thick of it is young scientist Dr Adrian Tiplady (31)
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BEST BUSINESS BASE TIPS
When your venture's grown to such an extent that you need to move to bigger premises, why not consider investing in a plot or commercial property?
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SEACOM CABLE: HOW WILL IT HELP YOU?
SEACOM's project to connect Africa began in 2007 and was completed in 2009. The fibre-optic cable is now live - and making a difference to Africa
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PATERNITY LEAVE: WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?
When it's time to take home that new little bundle of joy, how long can you stay off work?
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TOP 10 SIGNS THAT IT'S TIME TO QUIT
Life is too short to waste most of your waking hours in a job you hate - here's how to know when it's time to go
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WHAT GETS YOU AHEAD IN BUSINESS?
What if you don’t have all the book smarts to run a business? You can still get ahead – by using your head
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CONNING FOR CON-MEN
While it may appear to be the opposite, many men lack confidence. For these guys, faking it might be the way to go
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL PERSONA
Perception in the business world is crucial to landing a job or even earning a promotion. It’s important that you build a professional persona that assures your peers that you’re more than capable of fulfilling the tasks required.
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THE DREAM TEAM
With the spirit of 2010 urging sports fans to conjure up their fantasy football team to take to the finals, we decided to level the corporate playing field by compiling a dream team of our own…
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THE ETERNAL OPTIMIST
Tasked with making local lekker in terms of global appeal, Simon Barber gives SA two thumbs up
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TOP 10 WAYS TO GET A PROMOTION
Everyone wants the cosy corner office with a beautiful view, but it’s not just going to magically offer itself to you. An ambitious man needs to go out there and claim what’s rightfully his. By following these 10 steps, you may well be on your way to a promotion
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MARKETING YOUR NEW BUSINESS
Just because the economy is taking a beating, doesn't mean you can slack off when it comes to marketing - now is the time to get people talking about your business
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEE
More than just a moral initiative to correct the wrongs of the past, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) has proven to be a realistic strategy that really works. We investigate what BEE has meant for SA since its inception.
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POWERHOUSE Q&A
Zunaid Moti, Chairman of the Abalengani Group, has two passions in life: entrepreneurship and fast cars. So he translated those into an empire that includes property, financial services and high-end, exotic performance vehicles – a portfolio worth almost R5 billion.
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR WORK TIME EFFECTIVELY
We save it, borrow it, waste it, while it away and even race against it. Sometimes, we have too much, but more often than not, we have none at all. Isn't it about time you learn how to manage your time?
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HOW TO MAKE A CAREER CHANGE
Are you tired of your job and wish to make a career swap? If so, you need to consider a few points before you hand in your resignation letter.
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CLOSING THE GENDER GAP
It’s easy to point the finger at men when looking for a culprit to blame for gender inequality – but as much as they’re the root of the problem, they’re also an important part of the solution
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HOW TO FIRE SOMEONE PROFESSIONALLY
Before you decide to take a page out of Donald Trump's book and yell, "you're fired!", take a moment to learn how you can dismiss someone professionally instead.
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PETER SIEVERS
Marketing Executive: Whirlpool SA
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HIRING THE RIGHT EMPLOYEES
It’s crucial you employ the right people who will be a direct extension of your organisation’s values and objectives
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OPTIMISING OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORING
As offshoring and outsourcing grows into a global phenomenon, SA is likely to reap the benefits.
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TOP 10 CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS
Ever wonder what sets Richard Branson apart from the average entrepreneur? The secret to his success lies in his personality – and you can harnass the power of personality with the 10 character traits of successful entrepreneurs
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MINIMISE THE RISK OF STARTING A NEW BUSINESS
The risks associated with starting a new business can often be daunting. Here's advice that will help you minimise potential damage
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TOP 10 WAYS TO MOTIVATE STAFF
If you want higher rates of productivity, you'll need to make sure that your employees are happy and inspired. Motivating your staff to perform better may just be the solution that helps you turn those profits from thousands into millions.
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ABDULLA MIYA
MD: NET#WORK BBDO
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FINDING AN “ANGEL INVESTOR”
Starting a new business is never easy, especially when you’re trying to secure capital. An angel investor may be just the person your new business is looking for
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TOP 10 WAYS TO CUT BUSINESS COSTS
Everyone needs to make ends meet – here’s how to do it in your business
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5 WAYS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
Buhle Dlamini, Managing Director of Young & Able, a personal and business development consultancy, knows what it takes to get to the top as an entrepreneur… Read his tips here.
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CIKO THOMAS
Group marketing director:Barloworld Automotive
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TOP 10 WAYS TO USE THE INTERNET TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
The internet is an invaluable resource for business exposure and success. Here are the top ways to use it to grow your business.
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HOW TO IMPLEMENT YOUR BIG IDEA
So you have a great business idea – how do you implement it in a realistic way?
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HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CORPORATE REPUTATION
A positive corporate image is the easiest way to get your business off on the right foot.
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HOW TO RUN A HOME-BASED OFFICE
Although running an office from home may be convenient, there are many factors you need to consider before you bring your work home.
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TOP 10 BUSINESS ETHICS THAT WILL SET YOU APART
It’s already hard enough to break into the local market, without having international competitors breathing down your neck. In the post-globalised world, it has become even more essential to have the skills that will set you apart from the competition
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MY SUCCESS SECRETS
Patrick Kulati, Managing Director of the Paraffin Safety Association of Southern Africa
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TOP 10 MONEY-MAKING INDUSTRIES
Want to make some real cash? Here's our list of the top 10 money-making industries.
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HOW TO COPYRIGHT YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
You could just be doodling a new idea for your company, but you fear your competitor might be looking over your shoulder. How do you go about protecting your business idea?
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MANDLA SIBEKO
Founder & Chairman of Seed Capital Investments and co-owner of PICK ‘N PAY, Kliptown, Soweto
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HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS
Five easy steps for selling your business
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QUITE THE DON
He’s a serial entrepreneur, not to mention a serious charmer who, through hard work and focus, managed to get his debt-ridden company well into the black…
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TOP 10 WEALTH BOOKS
Books about wealth are the latest rage and a valuable resource in the financial game.
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TOP 10 TACTICS TO ACCUMULATE WEALTH
It’s not all gloom and doom in the financial world… there’s still plenty of money out there to be saved and made – you just need to follow a few simple steps!
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DOS AND DON’TS OF THE STOCK MARKET
The stock market has the incredible ability to make you a millionaire one day and reducing you to poverty the very next. Volatility is its middle name – but if you’re armed with the right knowledge, the stock market can be tamed
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NEGOTIATING DEBT REPAYMENT TERMS
Managing debt correctly is the only way to avoid incurring even more debt. Negotiating your debt repayment terms could make a big difference – here’s how to do it
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THE GREEN STUFF
If you think billion-rand deals get done on the golf course, think again. It’s what happens at the “19th hole” that gets you ahead
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TOP 10 LUXURIES TO INVEST IN
Investing in luxury is becoming very popular these days with more and more people breaking traditional investment strategies
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HOW MUCH IS YOUR LOYALTY WORTH?
Loyalty programmes are a blatant and remorseless attempt at buying your allegiance. While the perks are great, is your fidelity really worth its weight in voyager miles?
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HOW TO INVEST IN PROPERTY
Do you want to invest in something profitable, but you're intimidated or put off by the unpredictability of the stock market? Have you ever considered investing in property? If so, read our guide to the housing market.
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SINGLE-STOCK FUTURES: RISKS AND REWARDS
South Africa has seen tremendous growth in the use of these derivative instruments by ordinary retail investors. But do we know what the real risks are?
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EXCHANGE RATES 101 – WARNING: VOLATILE
Foreign exchange, the fastest, most volatile and largest market in the world, sees an estimated $1,210 billion traded each day – the equivalent of each person on the planet trading $195 a day, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.* But why is it so volatile?
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MANAGE YOUR CREDIT RATING
Understanding and looking after your credit rating is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make
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TOP TEN WAYS TO SAVE
The recession is hitting Joe Average hard and with prices of daily necessities going through the roof, cutting back on luxury goods is necessary. Remember, even if you are saving a small amount, it all helps in the long run
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MICRO-FINANCING UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Micro-financing may not always be your best option for establishing your own business or to get you out of a serious financial rut. Here's what you need to know.
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THE INS AND OUTS OF OFFSHORE BANKING
Money doesn't stretch very far these days, but with an offshore account, you can make your money grow
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TEN WAYS TO LIMIT SPENDING AND SAVE MONEY
Times are tough, so follow these concrete tips and increase your cash flow.
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TOP 10 MONEY SCAMS
There may be a sucker born every minute, but make sure you don't get caught by one of these online scams - remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
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PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS
How much is too much? How much is rich? How much is filthy, stinking rich? And, once you’re that obscenely wealthy, how in the world should you flash it and flaunt it?
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A TALE OF TWO HOUSEHOLDS
Divorce doesn’t have to break the bank – there are ways to minimise the costs and run two households
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TOP TEN FINANCIAL MISTAKES TO AVOID
If money seems to slip through your fingers, here's what you could be doing wrong.
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INVESTMENT ACCOUNT VS SAVINGS ACCOUNT
While investment accounts sound riskier than a simple savings account, it serves the same purpose - to protect investors' capital and generate an income. The difference between the two is not the risk, but how they generate income.
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