Offices: open plan or not?

Everyone wants that large corner office on the 27th floor overlooking the city. But until you get there… Open plan shared offices verses private offices. Open plan (shared) offices are the pick of large corporates mainly because they are much more cost effective and are able to fit more people...Read more

Always do a due diligence when buying a property

“Buyer beware”- as a buyer you need to do your homework. What is a due diligence? Its a fancy term for an investigation. Imagine you were buying a car- you would first look at it, then drive it, then ask the salesman/seller a few questions before you take possession of...Read more

Email disclaimers (and your free one)

What is a legal disclaimer? Basically a statement which is used to exclude or limit liability. It could warn people as well of the possibility of some form of harm. Common places for disclaimers are on email signatures, at entrances (such as Beware of the dog!) or even where a statement is...Read more

How to handle invoice overload

It’s all down to administering a good system. What does good mean: 1. Easy to implement 2. Easy and convenient to follow- no system is good if it becomes to difficult to stick to. 3. Takes the least effort and time. If you have a system that takes too much effort,...Read more

The franchise game

So you pay a handsome sum for the use of a brand and you are often bound by their business methods and their restrictions. This can be a double-edged sword. Is it worth it? My view, yes. Survival of a business is statistically probable for a franchise than an off-the-bat startup....Read more