Tuesday 24 June 2014

WHAT’S NEXT?

Have you ever reflected on your past and wish you can go back in time to reverse some decisions or make better choices, avoid/change some others or take actions, etc.? I was reflecting on my life after almost 2 decades in the banking sector and realized that with the good pay and all the drama, employees can be likened to a programmed robot deployed to carry out instructions and make the owners richer.

Saturday 14 June 2014

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE



Motor vehicle insurance, governed by the Motor Vehicle Ordinance of 1945, is the most abused and unappreciated insurance product in the country as at today. Most people see it as a means of avoiding the troubles of the law enforcement operatives. It is basically seen as “let my people go” documents. The concern is having one to flash in the face of the operatives and are not bothered if it’s genuine or not.

Sunday 8 June 2014

UNDERSTANDING THE 5 CANONS



I have heard several business owners complain about the uncooperative attitude of operators in the banking sector when it comes to supporting and providing necessary funding for their operations. Requests for support or funding are usually turned down for reason that could have been avoided if the operations and processes of the sector are well understood and appreciated by the business owners. Running your account with the institutions for a while with good activity does not guarantee an approval.

Sunday 1 June 2014

Start-ups: Avoid Wastages



Entrepreneurs in setting up their business often seek to enter the arena with a bang, to create an image all in the name of “Branding” or doing something different to set them aside from the rest.  The expectations and zeal are so high, the adrenalin is pumping, and dreams are high but with low budget. Most of the time, the limited resources are expended on non-income generating activities and assets with the high expectation that income will start rolling from day 1.