So, your child is about to fly out of the nest, heading off to university, and you’re a ball of mixed emotions. Excitement, sadness, worry, pride. You feel them all. But hey, no pressure, right? You’re only preparing them for 1 of the most transformative times of their lives. Let’s inject a bit of fun into the process, shall we? […]
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10 investment pieces every woman needs for a capsule wardrobe
The concept of a capsule wardrobe has risen to prominence, promising to de-clutter closets and refine your style. While the capsule wardrobe varies depending on personal style, there are some key investment items every woman should consider for a versatile, stylish closet. Little black dress In the realm of fashion, the little black dress reigns supreme. It’s an incredibly versatile […]
Read moreYour small business and workmen’s compensation
Small businesses are the backbone of the South African economy, representing more than 98% of businesses in the country. That’s no exaggeration, and neither is the claim that the SME market employs between 50 and 60% of the country’s workforce across all sectors. As a result, in South Africa, we take these businesses very seriously and have a number of […]
Read more5 ways to keep your kids busy
You know how school holidays go… The first week is fine. But then you realise there are a couple more weeks to go, and it’s basically torture. (I’m a mom, I know.) And we all know that if you don’t occupy your kids, they’re free to get up to mischief. Mischief in the form of ruined furniture, paint on everything, […]
Read more5 ways to reduce your buildings insurance premiums
Let’s be honest. Buildings insurance (or homeowners insurance, which is the same thing) doesn’t always feel like a super necessary expense, because it doesn’t seem like you ever really have to put in a claim. That is, until a tree falls through a window or a break-in damages doors, or a massive wind wrecks your fixed and insured solar panels. […]
Read moreDo you need a broker to get buildings insurance
Before we kick things off, we need to clear a few dust bunnies away. Firstly, homeowners insurance is what we call plain old buildings insurance in our kingdom. It’s normally compulsory when you take out a home loan from the bank, and always a good idea if you’re a homeowner. Mostly (if not totally) because the actual structure of your […]
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