Estie, Author at Consumo Publishers

14 Leadership Trends That Will Shape Organizations In 2018

There’s no “right” way to be a leader. Everyone who steps into a management or executive role has a different style of motivating and guiding people, and effective leadership means finding the way that works best for both you and your team.

Good leaders also know when it’s time to adjust their approach, and are able to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the workforce. We asked 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council to share their insights on the biggest and most influential leadership and management trends of 2018.

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Estie2018-05-20T17:05:37+02:00May 20th, 2018|General management and CSR|

SA fast food franchising on the rise

The fast food and quick service restaurant sector in SA contributes 13 percent to GDP.

With a contribution exceeding 29 percent, South Africa’s quick service restaurant (QSR) sector has by far the biggest share in franchising turnover. According to the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), the franchising market is worth R587 billion, approximately 13.3 percent of the South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Andre Beck, Sector Head: Fast Food and Restaurants at FNB Business, says:

“Industry data shows that South Africa has seen more franchises opening fast food and restaurant outlets in spite of the floundering economy. This clearly paints a picture of a sector that is competitive and lucrative, and more importantly, it shows that the franchising has sustained appetite to grow further in the local economy.”

He highlights some trends in this sector:

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Estie2018-05-19T16:42:02+02:00May 18th, 2018|Environments, Recources, Syllabus Topics|

Factors that impact recycling successes in South Africa

Recycling plays a big role in the South African economy and offers work opportunities to thousands of South Africans.

The Glass Recycling Company recently looked at seven key factors that impact and may continue affecting recycling successes in South Africa in 2018, Sandton Chronicle reports.

“Currently South Africa does not have mandatory punitive legislation in place which makes separation of recyclables at the source (where the recyclable material, which includes glass, paper, metal and certain plastics is separated from the waste stream) in homes, offices, restaurants and bars compulsory. Mandatory separation at the source will ensure greater recycling success in years to come,” said Shabeer Jhetam, executive director at The Glass Recycling Company.

outlined the following factors that will impact recycling in 2018:

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In many developing countries like ours, an informal ‘collector market’ has evolved; this informal market has also grown in Brazil and India amongst other nations. Recyclables are collected by […]

Estie2018-05-18T17:47:13+02:00May 18th, 2018|General management and CSR|

Why 2018 is the year for business to step up climate action

Big numbers can drive change, so here’s a huge one: 800,000. That’s how many years it’s been since Earth’s atmosphere was as loaded with carbon dioxide as it is now. The steep rise in this heat-trapping gas underlines the need for a globally sustainable economy if we want to avoid the costliest impacts of climate change this century.

New policies and market trends show that a low-carbon transition, as envisioned in the 2015 Paris Agreement, is accelerating around the world – but not fast enough. National climate commitments made by countries under the Paris pact will only get us about a third of the way to the emissions reductions needed to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. To get the rest of the way, accelerated short-term action and enhanced longer-term national ambition will be required, according to the UN’s 2017 […]

Estie2018-05-18T17:42:54+02:00May 18th, 2018|Environments|

5 trends entrepreneurs can capitalise on this year in South Africa

In the year 2018, a change of guard in the ruling party promises renewal after the past few years of weak economic growth, poor governance and low confidence.

On the back of such, starting a business from the ground is a major milestone that many people are thinking about in 2018. As a result, there is little faith that ordinary people and business alike can have a big impact on the robustness of the economy.

Their prospects to start a business will among others, close the unemployment gap, boost investment levels to the National Development Plan target of 30% of GDP.

Trudi Makhaya, consulting economist for Mercantile Bank highlights several main themes for entrepreneurs to look out for in 2018:

The Second Coming of the National Development Plan

In a speech outlining his vision of the economy last December (a New Deal for Jobs, Growth and Transformation), Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a […]

Estie2018-05-18T17:38:40+02:00May 18th, 2018|Entrepreneurship|

The Biggest Trends in Entrepreneurship to Look For in 2018

I’m a big fan of looking toward the future.

Thinking about the years ahead can help you plan your goals and strategies better and if you do it right, you can beat your competitors to the finish line by doing something before they do.

Looking ahead can also help you improve your own business.

I’ve always kept up with trends in business because it helps me know what to expect.

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Estie2018-05-18T17:34:32+02:00May 18th, 2018|Entrepreneurship|

South Africa – Economic Forecasts – 2018-2020 Outlook

This page has economic forecasts for South Africa including a long-term outlook for the next decades, plus medium-term expectations for the next four quarters and short-term market predictions for the next release affecting the South Africa economy.

Read more at https://tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/forecast

Estie2018-05-05T11:26:10+02:00May 5th, 2018|Other, Recources, Syllabus Topics|

Is investment in the commercial property market a safer option than shares?

19 APR 2018

According to Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions & Sales, now, more than ever, investors are finding it a safer option to invest in direct property than in shares.

“The recent slump in numerous listed property shares, which have been trading well over their net asset value (NAV), is testament to the fact that momentum experienced can become somewhat ‘addictive’. As a result, while the investors were chasing the stock and driving the share price up, we tended to lose sight of the underlying true NAV of the investments.

“As many people recently lost money on selected property investments, the question investors must now ask themselves is whether to invest in direct property or not. The answer is simple and is in the affirmative, provided that you have a good management team in place, that you are paying nothing more than the true NAV of the bricks and mortar – […]

Estie2018-05-05T11:17:01+02:00May 5th, 2018|Investment and insurance, Recources, Syllabus Topics|

9 Companies with Great Environmental Initiatives

More companies are shifting priorities by using business intelligence to not only save on costs but to also become environmentally aware. Business intelligence’s ability to keep track of performance, as well as alert decision makers on behavioural changes, make it a complementary approach as demonstrated by the desire by many companies to become more eco-friendly. Even then, there is need for a clear roadmap that will tie in business intelligence with green initiatives.

The continued depletion of natural resources has led corporations that have large energy requirements to become more environmentally aware than ever. This is because not only do green initiatives save on costs, reuse resources and meet compliance requirements, but they also help to create brand recognition among customers.

Companies that are seen as being environmentally sensitive tend to create a vision of care. This provides the benefit of perceptions and practicality with the broader effects going beyond the organisation. […]

Estie2018-05-05T11:15:34+02:00May 5th, 2018|2018 Case Study, Environments, General management and CSR, Recources, Syllabus Topics|

7 Signs Your Personal Brand Needs Work

Sujan Patel: – VIP Contributor
Entrepreneur and Marketer, Co-founder of Web Profits

April 3, 2017
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

“Personal branding is one of the most important skills that every professional must master at some point in their career,” marketing speaker Seth Price says on his website. “It’s the culmination of many different skills.”
He’s right: At the end of the day, your personal brand is the only thing you truly have. It’s your reputation online; and, in the business world, your personal brand drives your game. It has to reflect the fact that you are transparent, forward-thinking and willing to put everything out there to achieve success.

However, some things may not go as planned, and the consequences could have a lasting impact on your business or career. Case in point: 53 percent of decision-makers said in one survey that they had eliminated vendors from consideration based on information they found […]

Estie2018-05-05T11:13:34+02:00May 5th, 2018|Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Recources, Syllabus Topics|

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Recycling plays a big role in the South African economy and offers work opportunities to thousands of South Africans.

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