It takes seven times more money, effort and time to get a new client than it does to keep an existing one Weve all heard of dog whisperers, cat whisperers, horse whisperers, even elephant whisperers – but client whisperers? Is that even a thing? It is, and with your clients being the lifeblood of your
Your Website of the Month: Become a Client Whisperer Read More »
“Just do it!” (Nike) You and your fantastic business idea can’t wait to chuck up the 9 to 5 job and launch your own new venture. 2020 here we come! But is this the right time to do it? Of course no one knows for sure whether 2020 will see our economy glide happily into
Few of us ever test our powers of deduction, except when filling out an income tax form (Laurence J. Peter of The Peter Principle) Letting out property can give you an excellent “annuity” income, and if that concept appeals to you and a buy-to-let property comes your way at the right price put an offer
Here’s another warning from our courts to make sure that all your contracts are properly drawn to reflect both accurately and fully what you have agreed to. The problem with leaving anything out – or agreeing to something that isn’t then fully recorded in your contract – is a principle in our law known as
Your Written Contract Should Cover Everything – No Oral Evidence Allowed! Read More »
January is “Divorce Month”: Beware the Dangers of DIY “What’s the only thing divorce proves? Whose mother was right in the first place” (Anon) The festivities are over, the bills are coming in and everyone is returning to reality. Couples who for most of the year only have to live with each other after work
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The email of the species is deadlier than the mail (Stephen Fry) Cyber-attacks in South Africa increased by 22% in 2019, and our exposure to serious online security breaches increases exponentially in line with our increasing use of email. The fact is that we are all of us under attack by cybercriminals who become cleverer
Your Website of the Month: Be (Cyber) Safe in 2020! Read More »
If you want to make your house easy to sell, make it easy to buy (Anon) You are overjoyed at receiving a good offer for your property – not easily achieved in these hard times and of course you certainly don’t want to do anything to jeopardise the sale. But perhaps do that little bit
Property Sales and Trusts: Demand Proof of Trustee Authority Read More »
“Were all going on a summer holiday…” (Cliff Richard) With the Festive Season (and our Summer Holidays!) well and truly upon us, you may be inviting family or friends to visit you from overseas with their children, or perhaps you are a foreigner planning a family trip to South Africa. Either way here’s some good
Visiting South Africa with Kids Just Became Easier – Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
The CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) has announced that its new “compliance checklist” requirement, voluntary until now, becomes mandatory for all companies and close corporations from 1 January 2020. You must complete the checklist before submitting your annual return. So firstly check when your due date for the annual return is – for companies you will have
All Companies: Prepare for the Mandatory New CIPC Compliance Checklist Read More »
“He who hesitates is lost” (Wise old proverb) In January 2019 new amendments to Regulations for the replacement of lost title deeds (and similar documents like mortgage bonds and notarial bonds – see below) were published. They were very onerous and slated to come into effect at short notice, but after criticism they were suspended
Property Owners, Buyers and Agents: Lost Title Deeds and Bonds – Dont Delay! Read More »
