Industry Insight Articles

Ten years

I’ve had my own business for ten years to this day. What a milestone. I wanted to give it a shot for seven years and the fact it’s still going is a testament to the joy it gives me - it’s a like a child, having your own small business. There were some real tests early...

Work as we know it, and want it

I love work. Some people don’t and can’t wait for the weekend, but I think I got lucky, partly through pure chance, and somewhat through multiple choices per year. In 2008 I opted for the four-day work week at my first job. I had only worked there for a year, and this...

Discovery Vitality | Now Updated for 2024

I first started using Discovery Vitality in 2008, when my work moved locations next door to a newly-built Virgin Active. Back then Vitality was R109, and to get "free" gym within that price was worth it alone. In addition, Vitality took a risk and let you get back a...

Discovery Bank | Benefits, Rewards, & More in 2023

In January of 2023 I began my journey with Discovery Bank. I'd first used Discovery Health back in 2007, added Discovery Vitality in 2008, and much like getting everything in the Apple ecosystem for easy integration, I finally took the plunge and started migrating to...

Work as we know it, and want it

Aug 8, 2024 | Business

I love work. Some people don’t and can’t wait for the weekend, but I think I got lucky, partly through pure chance,...

Discovery Vitality | Now Updated for 2024

Jul 1, 2024 | Loyalty

I first started using Discovery Vitality in 2008, when my work moved locations next door to a newly-built Virgin...

Hire an SEO who “gets” your industry. If when telling them about your business they seem to drift away and stare out the window, or worse, don’t even ask about your business, then run away immediately! I’ve listed a few industries I am passionate about as of writing this, and it will grow with time. For now it’s primarily: cities, travel, air pollution but in time it will touch on the airline industry, education, and food. A lot of the things are interrelated, so it’s not so clear cut, but don’t use me for your new R&B app – I can deliver some value, but rather pick someone who loves R&B and gets the target market, knows the influencers, memorises the hashtags, attends the concerts etc etc.