Business Articles

Whatsapp for business | Dare I venture in

This past week I wondered whether the next step for my business's online presence was going to be "WhatsApp for Business". I haven't answered that one yet, partly because I am tired of answering Whatsapps.... I feel like - and kind of hope that - things lie Instagram...

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...

So Rare | intersection of business

Sorare is a combination of the world of fantasy sports, blockchain technology, and investing. I think that is quite novel, right? I've certainly not heard of anything that resembles that business model, but then I have never played "fantasy football" and the like. All...
Ten years

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...

Random business advice, musings, theories, and other collected thoughts over my career.

Penguins and Metaphors

Penguins and Metaphors

I took this photo of a pengiun years back on a day trip round the Peninsula of Cape Town - easily one of my favourite...

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Great marketing

Great marketing

I could write 20,000 words on great marketing, and there will be that many articles, infographics, webinars, podcasts,...

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