Konnichiwa, The 2019 Rugby World Cup held in Japan has surely been a great tournament for many reasons. The Boks are preparing to play in the final, the tournament organisation was excellent and the host’s rugby team played their part in making it a great spectacle. The standout factor for me was RESPECT. From the […]
Continue ReadingHello there, The death of BOSASA boss, Gavin Watson, just before Newsletter #7 was published meant that no mention was made about the policy discussion document containing plans for growing the economy that was issued by Treasury in August. The policy document continued the narrative around efficiency improvements at State Owned Enterprises (“SOE’s”) and includes […]
Continue ReadingHello there, I can hardly believe it, but six months into my venture I can say time really flies when you are having fun. A big thank you to my clients, my family and my friends for your continued support and understanding. This journey is not walked alone. Thanks to David Reed for picking up […]
Continue ReadingSo, no more sporting expectations for me. I think I must start supporting the opponents because everyone I support ends up losing…However, in life as in sport success is never final and failure is rarely fatal (unless it is a failure to breathe). Winston Churchill said that. The difference between the two in most cases […]
Continue ReadingAfter the mention of the Proteas in Newsletter 4 no more cricket. Good performance under pressure is difficult, whether in your personal or professional life. Different people react differently to stress and pressure and our tendencies toward “flight or fight” sometimes lead to the incorrect decisions or actions being taken, not to mention the procrastination […]
Continue ReadingWe all know that guy at work, you know, the one that always makes budget, lands the clients and saves the day. And why do you know him to be all that – because he tells you. According to James Kerr in his book “Legacy” many of New Zealand’s most popular rugby players never played […]
Continue ReadingHello there, It may come as a surprise to most of you that after the 32-30 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg in October 2018 the All Blacks cleaned their own dressing room. In fact, that is what they’ve done after every test match for over a decade now. They call it ‘sweeping the sheds’. […]
Continue ReadingHello there, Month 1 done, and it was quite an eventful month on the tax front. While the family and I was still adjusting to me working from home the term ‘financial emigration’ became a new buzzword, SARS got a new boss and The Fed reached 101. This newsletter may not be as explosive as […]
Continue ReadingHello there, So, starting a business…not on the to do list for most people I bet. Being an accountant and knowing about business does not necessarily mean that you can be a businessperson or entrepreneur. Sorry for those accountants that are offended, but I bet the last personality profile you completed did not indicate that […]
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