It may sound easy to be a landlord – after all, you sit back every month and collect rent from your tenants without having to do much work. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, because there are a number of aspects to consider when becoming a landlord. Not only do you have to have the proper finances [...]
Most people already recognise that making connections outside of your immediate friends and family is beneficial, but they may not be able to articulate exactly why. This is called networking. The term “networking” might scare some people away, especially those who are more introverted and like to keep to themselves, since it involves getting out [...]
Technology is a broad concept, but from the biggest international corporations to one-person start-ups across all sectors, every business relies on technology to succeed. Used well, technology can open up endless possibilities for growth, but used poorly; it can become an expensive complication which actually reduces a business’ efficiency. From your internal operations and communication [...]
In the lead-up to the elections in May, Community Chest launches an Election Bursary Competition for the pre-election age group to provide them a chance to express their views on issues affecting the country and what changes they would like to see in the future. Given that the 15 – U18 age group is [...]
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch and UWC are full and their doors are firmly closed. So what happens to the thousands of students with Bachelor Pass matrics whose dreams rely on a place at university for a sound future? TSIBA Business School, registered and accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training, provides its students [...]
In order to work on future sustainability for farming in South Africa, there needs to be more encouragement from educational institutions as well as farming communities themselves to create a desire in the younger generation to start a long-term career in the industry. It is also important to convey the broad opportunities that exist in [...]
The transition from teenager to young adult can be a daunting one, but it’s oh so exciting as well. If you choose to move out, you’ll finally get some space and freedom to come and go as you please. However, that independence brings with it a whole raft of new responsibilities. There’ll be plenty for [...]
Are you stuck in a sandwich rut? Many of us eat two slices of bread for lunch every single day filled with boring pieces of cheese and the odd limp slice of tomato. Well, banish those tedious midday meals, there are so many more exciting things you can eat to see you through the afternoon. [...]
Interviews are a big deal; they can be the gateway to your dream job or university experience. This means they can also be a bit scary, and most of us can get nervous before interviews and often find them quite intimidating. The trick is to know what’s expected of you and prepare as much as [...]
One of the biggest problems in terms of development within South Africa has been a lack of education, or access to learning. Thankfully, as technology has continued to advance, online learning is quickly becoming a long-term solution to this persistent problem. The internet is chockfull of information and provides keen minds with the chance to [...]
