Highlights of the year Revenue increased by 7,1% to R3,2 billion from R3,0 billion Operating expenses increased by 8,3% to R562,9 million from R519,8 million HEPS decreased by 5,1% to 42,4 cents from 44,7 cents NAV increased by 17% to 308 cents from 264 cents Days sales outstanding improved to 50 days from 53 days Chartall acquisition – total acquisition
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Given the current volatile economic climate, even the most established businesses are looking to steady their feet firmly on the ground. Let’s face it. Social distancing is our new norm, and to be socially responsible is not just a nice-to-have, but a necessity (just like those toilet rolls). Whilst some (like me) are used to this way
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In today’s day and age, technology and social media play a major role in our daily lives, especially in our businesses. At Affirmative Portfolios, we believe very strongly that social media can be a great tool to promote your business and reach a broader audience. 5 Things to Know About Social Media & Your Career Move forward with your business
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Continue reading Dear colleagues, Soon we will start the 21-day national lockdown announced recently by our President. This is an unsettling, yet essential step that is necessary in order to reduce the rate of infections, ease the burden on our health services and to save lives. In quick response to the lockdown, we have mobilized as a group of companies to the
Continue reading How do I maintain social distancing in my food production/processing facility and food retail establishment where employees typically work within close distances? To prevent spread of COVID-19, CDC is recommending individuals employ social distancing or maintaining approximately 6 feet from others, when possible. In food production/processing facilities and retail food establishments, an evaluation should be made to identify and implement
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Admit it, you only clicked on this article because I put Coronavirus in the title. Coronavirus is everywhere you look; the media have whipped us all up into a frenzy and convinced everyone that we need to stockpile 10 years’ worth of hand sanitizer, face masks, dried or tinned foods and infinite toilet rolls. Recruitment can be challenging. That
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A successful Sales person knows that they can grow their income with the help of a ‘Golden Key’ know as commission… But does a degree guarantee a Sales person a higher salary? According to the United States Department of Labour, the tenth highest earning occupation that does not require a degree, is a career in Sales. Well-known companies such as Google,
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As a recruitment agency Gauteng, we are always concerned about being well informed as to market trends. We decided to approach Marinda, who is an Image Consultant that specializes in presentation skills, to assist us in answering this question. Her response was as follows: “Organisations invest substantial budgets in establishing a strong company image or brand. Companies realise that their
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As a Johannesburg Recruitment Agency, we feel that customer service poses a challenge to every organisation, and requires continuous focus, adaptation and a simple systematic approach. Flavio Martins, the VP of Operations and Customer Service at DigiCert Inc, states that customer experience involves every process including before, during, and after the Sale. He notes further that majority of customers who
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