Hold your breath, I am about to blow your mind how simple running a business is
The functioning of any organisation is something like breathing. Breath in, breath out. The first breath in is the injection of cash and human resources. You need some money and the people (even if only you) to set up and start the company and do the work. Then the out breath, you outflow, start promoting […]
Whatever you are doing you are taking an action
What is the only way to move forward? You have to take that first step and then the next one. This is positive action. There is also such a thing called negative action. If you are retreating or going backwards then this is an action. If you are sitting still and waiting, this is an […]
Is scarcity a global agreement?
Are we all in agreement that there is scarcity. The scarcity concept or mentality is pervasive across all aspects of modern society. Scarcity of water, scarcity of electricity, scarcity of good people. Women cannot find a good man. Men cannot find a good woman. There is scarcity of time and for most there is scarcity […]
Why it is important to focus on ‘GREEN’
It is becoming more and more important for companies to start measuring their sustainability – in particular their environmental data as relates to a company’s carbon footprint. Carbon tax is on the way and you need to have a robust reporting system to show completeness, accuracy and validity of the reporting behind carbon emissions (CO2e). Sustainability […]
Observation is a key skill in business
Observation is one of the key skills that can be applied in any professional, occupation or relationship. Proper observation has been known to save marriages. There is such a thing called “obnosis”. This simply means to observe the obvious. So much of what we see is see through the filters of our upbringing, education, religion […]
The SIMPLE solution to tiredness and confusion that REALLY WORKS!
There are times when it seems that nothing goes right. Everything is topsy turvy and you don’t know which side is up. The world seems to be caving in at you from all sides. When this happens there is one simple thing to do. You find one thing in the confusion and chaos, one piece […]
The right balance between interesting and interested
Is it better to be interesting or interested? Celebrities can get attention from being interesting and they make a lot of money from this. However, the truly great are both interesting and also interested. Have you ever been to a party and chatted to someone who was interested in you? How did this make you […]
Fraud detection for companies using SAP
If you are using SAP then this article is a must read. What would you do if you could see into the future and know that something bad was going to happen? You could then take action to prevent whatever it is from happening. Some call this fortune telling. We call it fortune saving. What […]
New systems meltdown – the story of Mr Brown
Mr Brown awakes and rests on his elbow, scratching his bristled face. He can smell the stale coffee and cigarettes on his breath. One too many late nights having to catch up. The white cotton bed-sheets feel soft on his skin. He has to resist the urge to lie back down and close his eyes. […]
The dual role of Internal Audit
Internal Audit has an assurance role and partners with management and other parties to obtain assurance that the controls in place are working and that the business objectives are being met. This is one of the two main functions that modern Internal Audit performs, the role of assurance partner. The other function is that of […]