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Meet Stephanie Tanny – Our speaker on today’s Lunch ‘n Learn

Stephanie TannyThe highly-rated Stephanie Tanny, who hails from Colorado in the USA, was today’s speaker at EI’s Lunch ‘n Learn programme.

Stephan is a phenomenal woman who is a Life and Business Coach. She works with individuals across the world helping them realise their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives.

Stephanie’s journey towards international acclaim started when she became part of The White House Leadership programme in 2012.

Since then, she has appeared live on C-SPAN and shared the stage with public figures such as President Bill Clinton and John Oliver from The Daily Show.

Stephanie is currently in South Africa on business, and was thrilled when she got the invitation to come and speak at the Lunch ‘n Learn. She shared with participants about ‘The Full Spectrum of Wealth’, which are Vocation, Health, Relationships and Time & Money freedom.

She believes that connecting people with similar experiences will only energise you because our work is all interconnected.

Her motto in life is “You deserve to live a life you truly love”! Check out her website to keep up with her!

 

By |2016-11-01T10:20:22+02:00September 9th, 2015|General|0 Comments

Do values based Businesses win the race?

ValuesWhen we speak of the value of a business, people are often drawn to the balance sheet or income statement. But this bottom line does not always reflect the true health of a business. We also need to look at the Values within a business to fully understand the inner workings of the systems.

Every business has a number of value systems that when combined deliver a joint view to the customer and the rest of the world.

Perceived Values: These are the values derived by the marketing department that paint the brand with all the right colours – The well word-smithed copy and clever images that show only the good side of any business. All awards and achievements are highlighted and to anyone on the outside looking in will be impressed.

Owner’s Values: The value system of the owner, CEO and directors has a huge role to play in how the business operates. The system is only as good as the people who steer it. Far too often we get to hear instructions similar to this, “Do as I say, don’t do as I do”. This often used by crooked directors who are misusing money and people for their own gain, but will clamp down on any underling who does the same. Big corporate and Government are well known for this, but we get to see it at all levels of business.

Staff Values: the values that the staff operates by. This is partially as a result of training, communication and a big chunk of self realised values. Having a good team building events and open door policies help, but the staff will always create a secondary set of values that they live by, often which mimics the directors. They learn how to ‘crook’ the system and duck and dive around the perceived values and not get caught.

Running a business is not easy; we are pulled in many directions for short term gain and underhanded deals on a daily basis. But a wholesome business remains firm and focused and true to their vision, mission and values. It may seem slow and painful, but this is one case where slow and steady wins the race.

We encourage businesses to define their values, regularly communicate these with all staff and suppliers and even customers, and then there is no doubt where they stand and make it harder to be pulled off track.

By |2016-11-01T10:20:22+02:00September 7th, 2015|General|0 Comments

Designing a logo for your brand – The importance of colour.

ColorWheel1Did you know that a brand’s logo is its most important design element? Yes, it is, because it is the visual representation of the company and its values.

When creating a logo, it is important to look at things like font, spacing between letters, shape and most importantly COLOUR.

Research shows that people make subconscious judgments about a product, person or environment within 90 seconds of initial viewing. Between 62% and 90% of that assessment is based on colour alone. This means that your logo could make or break a consumer’s decision to become a customer or client.

Now, let’s look at the hidden meaning of the different colours that we see every day and see whether your logo is conveying the message you want it to convey:

  1. Orange – Playful, excitement, warmth, creativity.

An orange logo sends the message that your company is friendly and cheerful.

 

  1. Red – Powerful, passionate, confident, energetic.

A red logo shows that your brand is powerful and high-energy. If your company is a restaurant, red is a wise choice. It’s been proven to increase appetite, which is ideal for a business that is trying to encourage food purchases.

 

  1. Yellow – fun, happiness, optimistic, cautious.

A yellow logo shows the friendliness and the positivity of your company. It can grab the attention of  a window shopper and convey a sense of happiness.

 

  1. Blue – Secure, calm, honest, strong.

A blue logo shows that your brand is professional and logical, but not invasive. It can create a sense of security and trust in your company.

 

  1. Green – Youthful, earthly, healthy, freshness.

Green represents growth. It provokes feelings of relaxation and healing. It is popular with companies that strive for ethical practices.

 

  1. Black – Elegant, sophisticated, seductive, seriousness.

Black is seen as a serious, no-frills colour, and can evoke a feeling of sophistication. Although it might look plain, it is often used for luxury products because of its sense of elegance and glamour.

 

  1. Purple – Luxurious, wise, royalty, wealth.

A purple logo shows that your brand is luxurious and imaginative. It can attract consumers who want to be seen as wealthy or wise, as well as ones who are inclined towards a feeling of magic.

 

  1. Multi-colour – Playful, bold, boundless, positive.

Multi colours represent power, diversity and fairness all in one. There are some very successful multi-coloured logos like Google, Windows and eBay.

By |2016-11-01T10:20:22+02:00September 3rd, 2015|Entrepreneurship|0 Comments

Law twelve: The law of resolution

Carl Bates writes in his book The Laws of Extreme Business Success about the 12 laws of business success. The last but never the least law take focus onto the issues of both management and staff. This law speaks to the levels of engagement of each during their time at work. Research tells us that less than 60% of people working in corporate America are engaged in their jobs. This has a lot to do with what they are caring around with them emotionally during the day. The law states:

Extreme business success recognises that you can only move forward when you have resolved or released the baggage of the past. This baggage can take the form of unresolved or hidden issues with people and associates, old ways of doing things that no longer apply, outdated ways of thinking or incomplete actions that prevent both you and your business from moving forward. Brining these issues to light and resolving them in effective ways will empower both you and your business to step up to the next level of success.

This book and others from Carl Bates are available here

By |2015-08-31T10:00:12+02:00August 31st, 2015|Business Resources|0 Comments

Law ten: The law of leadership

Law ten: The law of leadership

Carl Bates writes in his book The Laws of Extreme Business Success about the 12 laws of business success. Law ten looks at leadership, not just leaders doing their stuff, but effective leadership. Not something every leader gets right all the time. The law states:

Extreme business success requires effective leadership that guides the team and inspires them to persevere through the challenges and obstacles they will face. Effective leadership inspires and motivates by example, principles and commitment to the promise made by the business. The business itself must also become a leader in its field.

This book and others from Carl Bates are available here

By |2015-08-24T10:00:48+02:00August 24th, 2015|Business Resources, Entrepreneurship|0 Comments

Law eleven: The law of transactional giving

Carl Bates writes in his book The Laws of Extreme Business Success about the 12 laws of business success. This one will get a lot of discussion in the boardroom; how does a business include transactional giving into the financial supply chain and please the shareholder at the same time? But once done it makes sense and puts the business on a new track of development that it may not be able to get to without it. The law states:

Extreme business success requires a business to have a reason for being that extends far beyond the needs of the individuals within the business. This requires you to recognise the critical role that business plays in creating long-term and sustainable social and environmental change. To act on this responsibility, your business should support a social enterprise or cause where every transaction in your business benefits that social enterprise in a definable and quantifiable way.

This book and others from Carl Bates are available here

By |2015-08-24T10:00:42+02:00August 24th, 2015|Business Resources|0 Comments

Start Up School Launches in Cape Town

Start-up schoolEach day we get to meet different people with brilliant ideas and concepts that could one day become huge businesses. Unfortunately a lot of these just stay as ideas and eventually fad away never to be realised. We have heard the cry of the people and understand the need and so Start Up School has been created.

Start Up School launches in September this year.  The programme consists of 10 modules that we will run weekly on Tuesday evenings from 16:00 – 19:30, at our Woodstock training centre. Each comprehensive module builds on the previous, giving each participant a comprehensive manual for their business future.

We have a limited amount of space on this first programme and registration is now open at a reduced price. Each participant will recieve a business folder, notes, worksheets and a value add bundle at the end of the programme with access to many more specialised services to add value to both self and  business.

If you, or anyone you know would like to take advantage of this offer, then please let us know by way of email to admin@ei.co.za and we will begin the registration process.

By |2016-11-01T10:20:22+02:00August 20th, 2015|Entrepreneurship, Start up school|0 Comments

Law nine: The law of vision

Law nine: The law of vision

Carl Bates writes in his book The Laws of Extreme Business Success about the 12 laws of business success. We speak a lot about the Promise of a business that relates back to the Vision, Mission and Values. For this one we are on the same page as Carl and can fully endorse this with all we have.  The issues come into how well this is communicated to all levels of the business. The law states:

Extreme business success requires a business to have a clear and defined vision. Your vision develops out of your promise, which is then translated into the functions and activities of the enterprise. The greater the promise, the greater the vision, the more momentum and energy you can create. Your vision must be intrinsic to every aspect of your business, or it will remain intangible and beyond reach.

This book and others from Carl Bates are available here

By |2015-08-17T10:00:20+02:00August 17th, 2015|Business Resources, Entrepreneurship|0 Comments

Every Second Counts launch.


Bring true luxury to the bedroom

It’s time to reconnect with your nearest and dearest at Block and Chisel’s Larder (Diep River) where high tea will be served in celebration of the Southern Suburbs’ favourite gal, Kim Orgill.

Kim will be launching her proudly South African brand Every Second Counts on Friday, August 28, at  The Larder, 99 Main Road, Diep River.

“I am so excited to be launching my online gifting store. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m so proud to be sharing this exciting offering with all of you,” said Kim. Fully functional and fully responsive, the ESC website is ideal for sending and receiving gifts from your mobile on the go, and makes shopping for birthday, anniversary and wedding gifts fast, easy and super convenient.

Every Second Counts is an exclusive online gift registry offering a bespoke range of satin pillowcases – the first in a series of exciting gifting concepts that are set to be released this year.

Finished with an Oxford pleat and available in 10 colours (including black, white, ivory and  champagne), each set of pillowcases is handmade by a team of local women, and can be individually monogrammed for that extra-special finish.

Big on personal service, each order is individually wrapped, sensually fragranced, gift-boxed and hand-delivered to your doorstep.  “Each time a friend unwraps an ESC present you’ll be engaging her senses of sight, touch and smell, and in so doing not only recreating the time-honoured nostalgia of gift giving but reminding her of just how loved and special she is,” says Kim.

Made of the highest quality satin, ESC’s pillowslips cannot tolerate dust mites and are hypoallergenic, which make them ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers. They’re also a salve for dry ageing skin, keeping skin hydrated, and crease and line free at night.”

Visit www.esc-satin-pillowcases.com and start shopping today.

Every Second Counts’s launch will be at The Larder, 99 Main Road, Diep River (in the same premises  as Block and Chisel). This café is known for its fresh, local artisan offerings and seasonally sourced ingredients and dishes that will fill your belly and warm your heart. Be there to enjoy the fare.

The launch starts at 3.30pm.

To reserve your place call Kim on 078 590 6368 or email info@esc-satin-pillow-cases.com.

By |2016-11-01T10:20:22+02:00August 12th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Law eight: The law of the three hats.

Law eight: The law of the three hats.

Carl Bates writes in his book The Laws of Extreme Business Success about the 12 laws of business success. This law looks at the three roles that are required to manage any business and how these roles need to be separated away from the traditional single business owner. This law just seems the impossible one to get right for most people. At first it seems to be a sacrifice to give ‘power’ away, but once done it brings huge relief and growth to the business. The law states:

Extreme business success can only occur when the three hats of business are kept separate and distinct. When one person owns all the company’s shares, in the sole director and/or manager primarily responsible for the day-to-day running of the business, and the only other shareholder or director are their spouse, or a business partner also wearing all three hats, an enterprise can never become sustainable.

This book and others from Carl Bates are available here

By |2016-11-01T10:20:23+02:00August 10th, 2015|Business Resources, Entrepreneurship|0 Comments
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