HR Manager’s Column – Episode 1: CV tips and Applying to job ads online

Insider tips from our Head of HR and Training This is very important as it is the company’s first impression of you, so you need to make sure it is a good one! 1. CV layout I like a CV which is concise and to the point. Try to keep it 1…

How To Become An Entrepreneur

Working for yourself or starting a business can be a terrifying idea. The risks, commitment, sacrifices and sheer determination involved could be enough to turn away even the strongest of Entrepreneurs.   Out of the top ten people…

10 Quick Checks Before Applying For A Job

Applying for a  job online can be daunting.  Here are 10 quick checks to do before applying for one.   1. Is your CV fully up-to-date? The CV you complete is what employers will ultimately see, so make sure it is comprehensive…

HOW TO MARKET YOUR SKILLS AS A FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT

Are you currently freelancing as an accountant or thinking of working for yourself? Navigating a freelance career can be stressful and can leave you feeling uncertain, particularly if you don’t know how to market your services and build on…

Why you can’t afford NOT to have an ICB Qualification

Thinking of studying a financial programme? Fascinated by economics, business or bookkeeping? While rewarding career paths, the financial world is in its nature very competitive. Finding a good job – never mind a job you’re passionate about…

WILL GOING TO COLLEGE MAKE YOU A BETTER ENTREPRENEUR?

If you’re an entrepreneur with a foolproof idea and all the resources you need to start your business, then there’s no need for you to go to college, right? You can definitely be successful without a college qualification, just ask Bill…

4 Obvious Benefits Of Women At Work In A Digital Era

To have women in senior decision making roles within the workplace was completely uncommon just a couple of decades ago. We salute the many strong women that have paved the way and made it possible for women today to achieve whatever they set…

LinkedIn has become a pivotal part of the professional business world

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Small Business Ideas for the Entrepreneur

A small business is by no means a lesser one to the big corporates out there – even they were once small. The term ‘small’ simply refers to the size of the company in terms of its turn-over (less than R1 million per annum) and its…