How to Vacation Like a VIP in Hawaii

For those who don’t know, vacation rentals are usually free-standing houses with full kitchens. In Hawaii, many of them are located right on the water and also have private pools and hot tubs. Some have their own tennis courts. Vacation rentals typically require a one week minimum stay. Depending on the size of the traveling group, vacation rentals are often […]

10 sticks of happiness

Imagine that happiness is a fire that burns within us and to keep the flame bright we need to feed it regularly. The fuel is the 10 Sticks of Happiness, an ancient Lakota understanding of happiness. It’s okay to desire possessions: a good sound system, a sports car, nice clothes, etc. And we all need some pleasures in life. The […]

Collaborating in Office 365: What is Microsoft Teams?

How many times do you get involved in a long email thread with a group of coworkers? Are your team communications difficult to document and scattered across multiple programs? How can your workgroup more easily collaborate, chat, and share important files and resources? His solution is Microsoft Teams. Teams is a cloud-based collaboration tool that is part of the Microsoft […]

Steps to franchise your business

Franchising your business is a proven path to rapid growth. Becoming a franchisor is not a natural ticket to success. When the right model is franchised effectively, it can be an excellent growth strategy that requires less startup capital than growing through opening multiple locations. The process of becoming a franchisor is often lengthy and involves considerable cost. Qualifying to […]

The dynamics of co-branding strategies within the South African retail sector

The concept of co-branding as a branding instrument has been around for many years. In the last decade, we have seen tremendous growth in the use of co-branding as a brand leverage tool. A study by Johan Schwartz investigated brand professionals’ perceptions of co-branding within the South African retail industry. This study found that retail brand managers perceive co-branding as […]

The basement escape

I am a proud and self-proclaimed nomad, always in search of fresh pastures. I can pack up my essentials and be on my way in less than five minutes. A relative once said that it’s easy for me to be a nomad because I don’t really have anything. But in my eyes, I have everything any modern nomad could need. […]