Ever since I became an entrepreneur, one thing that has fascinated me almost as much as innovations that drive new businesses, is the complex management skill required to build large ones. Making a business bigger depends on management expertise. This is something many people do not really appreciate as much Continue Reading →
Joshua was an amazing general and leader of his people. One of my favorite quotes from him is something I say whenever I have to do something new: “Now pay attention, because we have never been this way before.” Simple words, but full of wisdom. There are many situations in life Continue Reading →
I once visited an elderly gentleman who ran one of the most successful supermarkets in my home town. He was a legend of his time, and everyone knew him to be “very rich.” Knowing that I was keen to learn about business, he invited me to his office to watch Continue Reading →
About two years ago, a friend of mine who runs one of the largest telecoms operators in the U.S. introduced me to a new service they had just launched: If you have a smartphone, they can install a small device in your car which sends information on things like the Continue Reading →
__Respect for contracts and agreements drives business. When I first moved to live in South Africa, about 15 years ago, I was interviewed by one of the leading weekly business magazines, Financial Mail. It was probably the biggest interview I’d ever done as an entrepreneur. The journalist asked me what Continue Reading →
___A few words about fear I want to address a concern expressed by some of you about speaking up or acting against corruption. I want you to know I am listening. Your concerns can be put into one word – FEAR. What is fear? It is, of course, a response Continue Reading →
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