A stab at the commissionJust as the CCMA is becoming an efficient organisation, business owners seem to be turning their backs on it. Barrie Terblanche takes stock of South Africa’s labour tribunal and its fraught relationship with owner-managed businesses
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How to run a thriving business
Opting to start your own enterprise certainly offers a sense of freedom and power, and allows you to determine your own income. Anton van Heerden, the managing director of Softline VIP, believes one of the cornerstones of success is having the right systems in place — from day one
Credentials to suit the Job
In desperate times, desperate people do desperate things to get a job — and reports indicate that CV fraud is on the increase in South Africa. Hendri Pelser investigates
Thought comes before action in business
Back the jockey and not the horse is the sage advice given by small business developer Allon Raiz
Changing the Face Of Charity
Applying business practices to solving society’s problems may be the answer for cash-strapped non-governmental organisations, writes Liesl Venter
Pat’s 12 Steps to a Social Business
A wise boss shares the good, the bad and the ugly
Businesses around the world are facing uncertainty, but an ostrich mentality will only work with mediocre employees; to retain prime talent, you need to face reality.
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Cultivating customers
Keep them coming back for more. This business is built on great customer service. Alice Rhodes finds out what that actually means
Small Is the New Big
The slowdown is proving to be a surprisingly good opportunity for niche-market entrepreneurs in the US, writes Christine Haughney
A New Beginning
Determination: Personal loss did not stop Barbara being a success. If you thought starting a new business was tough, try turning one around that is staggering under a load of debt, writes Alice Rhodes
Till Death Do Us Part
When people die, things go wrong. That is why breadwinners have life insurance – and that is why business partners and valuable staff need the same treatment, writes Phillip de Wet
Tell us: Have you planned ahead in the event of a business partner dying or becoming disabled? Write to editor@itsmybusiness.co.za
Lead without title
Robin Sharma is coming to South Africa - and It’s My Business is helping to bring him here
Employee benefits can protect you too
The correct retirement plan can help your business flourish. Barrie Terblanche reports
Burning issue: new Sars system
Tax Questions
Burning issue: new Sars system
Have you been battling with the EMP501 employee tax form? Barrie Terblanche asked Revenue Service CEO Edward Kieswetter to clear up the clutter.
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