Wandering Workers
1 October 2011
Micromanagers and perfectionists take note: Flexitime is becoming a very real feature of the South African workforce as advances in technology, traffic and the costs of using highways force employers to look at options other than the nine to five timeslot for their employees. “There’s substantial evidence that flexitime actually increases employees’ productivity,” says Tine [...] Continue Reading »
Your Roadmap to Wealth
1 October 2011
Property investors who take a professional approach, understand that the success of their property investment business depends on a well considered and thorough business plan. Understanding the power of property to create true financial independence and wealth fills many prospective property investors with such excitement, however, that they jump right in and buy a property [...] Continue Reading »
Tech time
1 October 2011
Draw, Point and Shoot Olympus’ visionary new PEN flagship (the PEN E-P3) boasts the fastest auto-focus of any camera with interchangeable lenses. With its technologically leading FAST AF (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology), timeless metal design and state-of-the-art touch sensitive OLED display, the PEN is a genuine alternative to bulkier and more expensive SLRs. The PEN [...] Continue Reading »
1time Leads the Way
1 September 2011
1time’s recent technological advancements are some of the first in Africa, and look set to make the airline one of the most user-friendly on the continent. Just the simple fact that people now use social media sites (as opposed to emails) to stay in touch, shows just how much technology has changed in recent years. [...] Continue Reading »
Franchising Pulls in Profits
1 September 2011
South Africa’s franchise industry succeeded in improving its turnover by 12% over the difficult period between 2008 and 2010, and the success rate of new franchises remains excellent. It is much better than for new businesses in general. Bendeta Gordon, of Franchize Directions, says 2,286 new franchise businesses started over the previous two years, and [...] Continue Reading »
Tech Time
1 September 2011
Charge in Your Pocket The Startmonkey400 is a light and compact “jump-start” system for car, 4×4 and van batteries. The Startmonkey400 can restart a standard 12 volt battery between 15 and 30 times on a full charge, thanks to its High Energy Lithium Polymer Battery. It easily attaches to your vehicle’s battery via crocodile clips [...] Continue Reading »
