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A simple way to enhance your online profile

As more an more people are joining Facebook & Twitter , it becomes harder & harder to be noticed in the ‘crowd’. The one thing that almost all social media networks now have in common is the ability for each user to upload an ‘avatar‘ or an ‘icon‘ that represents the user.   This little image – normally a [...]

Do you often rent cars on business trips?

Over the past 3 years, I’ve been increasingly requested to travel around South Africa for performances, workshops & seminars.  In the past, I would arrive at the airport & wait 15 minutes to rent a car.  If you often rent a car for business trips, you know that you need to hand over your drivers [...]

“Mind your language!” : An Event-Planning Tip.

With so many year-end functions, Christmas ( X-mas?!) parties & corporate events happening around this time of year, I thought I’d share something that’s been irritating me.  If you’re an event co-ordinator, or a party planner, you may have experienced this kind of frustration with corporate event entertainers before. Occasionally I get the honour of [...]

Give your laptop a lift with this South African product

Having recently purchased a laptop during my tour to India, I discovered that while it’s great to be able to use a mobile office, laptops aren’t necessary well designed. So saw the Ergo-Tilt in the shop & figured it would be great because it has some amazing benefits: It’s an ergonomically designed accessory that relieves [...]

Tips for business travel in South Africa

Over the past month, I’ve been flying around the country for various clients, & while seeing so much of our beautiful South Africa in such a short time can be both interesting & exciting, the travelling experience is not the best part.  Don’t get me wrong: I love flying!  It’s the preparing, packing, getting to [...]