Doing Business
The (In) formal organization
Formally, many things we deal with in our daily life, are organized and regulated. We are formally employed or have registered our business. Working...
Doing Business
The end-result
I have always been impressed by the skills of panel beaters here in this country and elsewhere in Africa for that matter. Following a...
Doing Business
Are you in control?Â
Controls are designed to set limits and to keep important functions consistent, while running a business. They are important to give people guidance when...
Doing Business
Staying cool
Last week, I participated for the second time in an annual walking event in The Netherlands. This is a 4 day’s walking challenge, during...
Doing Business
Relax
One thing I like about living in Ethiopia is the fact that we follow a different calendar here. As a result, we are seven...
Doing Business
The Manager
A manager’s job can be classified into four basic aspects: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Effective managers create opportunities for workers and teams to...
Doing Business
The blame game
There always seems to be something or someone else to blame when things are not going well. Some other person or condition is causing...
Doing Business
Starting a business?
You want to start a new business and you wonder what to do. Many of us hesitate to enter a business line because it...
