When on an expedition to the summit of a great mountain, the last sound you want to hear is the ‘whumph’ under your feet – the tell-tale sign that an avalanche is about to descend. In that moment you realise that the sudden and devastating shift in snow may just destroy you.

In business, an avalanche could be a sudden or unexpected business catastrophe that threatens to destroy everything you have created. Or it could be the potential for disaster that you face when trying to reach the next level of success; a step up that perhaps requires more than you can currently give.

Competence is one of those terms used frequently in a variety of contexts without a practical and usable definition. In all walks of life, but particularly in the work environment, competence is a foundation for success and a sense of accomplishment.

This book puts a stake in the ground and clearly defines what the five elements of competency are. It then expands each sphere so that the reader not only broadens their understanding, but is able to actively start developing themselves, their teams, and the people in their lives in the various areas.

If you are a game changer who wants to enter or expand your business into the African market, but do not yet have the local knowledge and capabilities, this book is for YOU!  It’s personal  and expert insights are both theoretical and practical, that apply to both African and global organisations looking to navigate Africa.

DECEASED ESTATES, THE EXECUTOR’S CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE, THE ALTERNATIVE TO A DISCRETIONARY LIVING TRUST)

THIS IS A BOOK THAT EVERYONE WITH AN ESTATE SHOULD READ.

THIS IS A BOOK THAT ANYONE WITH ASSETS SHOULD READ. Written by Trust Specialist, Mervin Messias, it is the culmination of knowledge and expertise that has been acquired over many years’ study and practice of Trust law. 

The world of wealthy families & family offices is filled with complexities & changing variables. However, the principles of creating & maintaining wealth for the family remain a constant. What should also be part of that constant is the defined higher purpose of the family to navigate the terrain of opportunities that wealth brings & how a difference can be made in humanity. The current plethora of literature tends to be geographically focused on the United States. In this guide, we endeavor to be as inclusive as possible, to be internationally encompassing & to capture other parts of the world by using examples we & our peers have encountered in the international arena. The topics covered in this guide are varied but are all rooted in issues relevant to wealthy families.

The 21st century business model isn’t perfect, but it’s better than languishing in the never-ending unemployment queues. 21st century entrepreneurs can choose to work from home. They can even change countries without changing their source of income.

From this book you will learn all about the current and coming threats to job security and why you should consider becoming being entrepreneurial. There’s a chapter on the three common ways people get into entrepreneurship, and another on how to become and remain a 21st century entrepreneur. There are a couple of bonuses too. Find out why you should care about Bitcoin, and what on earth is DeFi? Apart, that is, from being new-speak for decentralised finance.

Pregnancy is one of life’s greatest miracles and it carries valuable life lessons and strategies that can help you realize your full potential. Join Dr. Kula as he traces the journey of pregnancy from desire to conception; from early development to giving birth and ultimately to cutting of the umbilical cord.

Dr. Kula uses his many years of experience as a medical doctor to decode what the various stages of pregnancy mean for your personal, business and leadership development.

In this book, Regina opens up on a subject matter that is usually shrouded in controversy. She bares it all out exposing deeply ingrained issues around sexual harassment in the workplace.

She practically provides details that, in most cases, go unreported due to fears of ‘stereotypes’ the victim is likely to suffer as a backlash effect. Regina provides a balanced view on this workplace malice as she articulates the different techniques used by perpetrators of sexual harassment on victims who can be either male or female.

Are you struggling to understand how to do business with Government? Does responding to Government Requests for Proposals leave you feeling frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed?

Did you know that every Request for Proposal (RFP) is won way before it is ever published? Or that there are proposal evaluators who do not read your entire proposal response and yet they still score it?

Government Tenders Don’t Suck! is a no-nonsense playbook for the overwhelmed small business owner who wants to navigate the complicated government tendering process and win.

The journey of Pam is sure to send chills to many working professionals and cause self-introspective uneasiness to any person in a managerial position. My Boss, the Bully, is a must-read for any Human Resources practitioner and leader in business. It is packed with chilling revelations on corporate maladies and how shareholders can be duped when they place the wrong people in leadership positions. The book also provides important lessons on how to survive bully bosses and create the best possible Human Resources environment.