Archive for January, 2011
January 11th, 2011
Winning By Jack Welch
I love autobiographies. Many have changed my life and I have learned great lessons through other’s written words. A classic business favourite of mine is ”Winning” by Jack Welch. There are several reasons why this book is so great.
Firstly, it’s based on stuff that’s been applied in the trenches. Welch worked for GE for [...]
January 6th, 2011
Buyers beware of bargain overseas properties
The strong Rand, low interest rate and relaxed exchange controls have led to more South Africans considering buying property overseas, particularly in the UK and USA. So, is this a good time to buy property offshore?
At first glance the rationale seems sound; an apparent once-in-a-generation opportunity to snap up super-cheap, distressed overseas property, depressed by [...]




