Posts by Mel Gard
Five Business Lessons from Emma Jacobs, Owner of Westville B&B, Durban.
Chase your passion, not the big bucks Owning your own business is hard. Do something you love and the money will naturally follow. People see your passion for what you…
Read MoreThe History & Meaning Behind National Woman’s Day
On the 9th Of August every year, South Africans have a day off work and school for National Woman’s Day. For some, it is a great excuse to sit on…
Read MoreSourcing Suppliers through KZNWIB
When I joined KZNWIB, I believed that it was about me finding customers. It did not occur to me, that as an Entrepreneur, I need Suppliers who can do…
Read MoreCultivating A Company Culture That Millennials Love
The millennial generation is an enigma. They are a mysterious generation that either frustrates or excites you. As a generation, they have massive potential, however, Millennials are often left…
Read MoreUsing your KZNWIB Network to (unexpectedly) help Others
I have been a member of KZNWIB since 2013, and it is my go-to place for building business relationships. But, an unexpected spin-off has been, that the monthly networking…
Read MoreIntrovert, Extrovert …Personality affects your Work behaviour
In dealing with various clients and giving feedback to assessment participants over the years, one comment has been made time after time “…but I am different at home than I…
Read MoreSo, you want to turn your house into a B&B?
Here’s a broad run-down of what is needed to run your business legally: To run any business from a residential business, not just a B&B, you need to apply for,…
Read MoreGuest Blogging On KZNWIB
Do you consider yourself an expert in your industry? Do you like to educate an audience on your field of expertise? Can you write a piece of content that doesn’t…
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