Who likes meetings? They are often the bane of any office existence. It’s no wonder that posts such as “how to seem really smart during meetings” exist, because most meetings leave you feeling uninspired, bored and frankly, in need of a nap. Which is exactly the opposite of what meetings should be doing. But there is a solution. Walking Meetings, or the “walk …
Namibian Life Coach and Business Owner, Nabukenya Muwonge notes that “The biggest lesson I learnt as an employer is that the most efficient way of getting people to support you in business is to get them to like you. I don’t mean you have to be friends and socialise with them, I mean you need to genuinely connect with them. …
According to the Namibia Trade Forum, “Chicken farming is a “Low-Hanging Fruit” economic activity which could create employment in the short and medium term for many Namibians.” Maria Lisa Immanuel, the Senior Trade & Investment Policy Analyst at the Namibia Trade Forum, notes that in the light of the economic hardship facing Namibians, “Now more than ever we need vigorous …
“With returns like these it’s easy to see why the conversion to a ‘green’ building might mean an initial capital outlay however one that delivers returns that far exceed the initial cost.” The perception is that for a business to ‘go green’ costs an arm and a leg and this is most often what keeps businesses from even trying to …
“Money is a very emotional topic, and in December, we want to switch off, recharge, be really silly and have a fabulous time.” Money is the last thing you want to stress about over the festive season. Yet, with the right tools it doesn’t have to be something that creates stress in our lives. To find out what the do’s …
“For most a career is tied into self-actualization, a dream that is realized. Thus, when you are asked who you are more often than not you would introduce yourself as your career.” Self-worth is defined as the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person. Many people today do not have a strong sense of value, yet this …
“John Sam, who is now fully rehabilitated, has always topped the list of the most dedicated employees at Jay-Jay’s Body Repairs, and I am so proud of him.” A Namibian man with a dream, Moses “Jay-Jay” Leonard, stands testament to the value of dedication in the realisation of your dreams. Previously Jay-Jay worked at the Ministry of Prisons and …
“People are your frontline and your front line is your bottom line” A go to name in sound, lighting, staging and audio visual services, dB Audio Namibia has become a powerhouse of Namibian businesses. Demonstrating clearly that you need to firstly not abandon your vision and secondly care for your staff to achieve greatness. Using technology to help clients communicate, …
“With the endless list of benefits to the organisation to ensure a mentally fit working environment, even an increase in profit margins, it most certainly pays to consider what your organisation is doing to be part of the solution.” Most companies know that a mentally healthy workforce is linked to less absenteeism, reduced medical costs and increased employee performance. All of …
New tax legislation has SME’s and small business owners up in arms over what these new laws will mean to their business. As such, 99FM’s MYD Smart sat down with Tax experts, Stefan Hugo and Chantell Husselmann from PwC Namibia to find out what the new legislation means to SME’s and small business owners and how they can best prepare …