This is where small businesses come together to write their own news, network and send each other business. Watch the movie below for a better understanding of The Majestic Way. Also order your free book and join a free small business coffee group.

Movie 1: What is Majestic?
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Movie 2: Majestic in Action!
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Grow something PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Deliah Linsay Adams   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
It takes a small deed to change a big situation.

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Booking your holiday - What you need to know No. 1 PDF Print E-mail
Travel
Written by Brent Carpenter   
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Booking a Skiing Holiday - What you need to know.

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Antioxidant Testing PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 02 May 2008

Why is it important to know the level of antioxidants in your body? There are many different kinds of antioxidants but carotenoids are important because they are some of the more potent antioxidants around, protecting our cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Higher levels of antioxidants in the body may indicate a higher level of cellular protection. The carotenoids are an important part of the body’s antioxidant network, and their tissue (skin) levels are an important indicator of the overall strength of the body’s antioxidant defense system.

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Is Communications skills at an all time low in SA? PDF Print E-mail
Staff and internal processes
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 28 April 2008
How effective is your communication as business owner, manager, leader or employee? Do you think that there is a need for businesses to focus on communication?

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Training in the Water Sector - Watertek PDF Print E-mail
Sales and Marketing
Written by Pierre Smit   
Monday, 21 April 2008
The water sector is struggling with a scarcity of skills. Tenders are advertised, but the availability of skilled personnel for the facilitation and assessment of the learners is becoming a huge challenge. It seems as most of the skills either leaves the country, or is no longer even interested in assisting building the required skills within the water sector. This will all in the end be problematic, as current operators lack the skill and knowledge to sometimes do the most basic tasks such as managing chemical dosing. Pierre Smit www.watertek.co.za This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Aumor Jewellery PDF Print E-mail
The life of a business owner
Written by Stephan McCabe   
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Palladium jewellery comes into its own at Jewellex 2007

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Property Investments - Trusts? PDF Print E-mail
Property
Written by Jacques Grove   
Saturday, 19 April 2008
The banks will bend over backwards to assist you with your property aquisitions, providing you buy CORRECTLY. There are many ways of doing it, and in the following while I will put up some articles about how anyone, no matter how low your income, can become a property investor. And do it in a safe manner, without hassles, and actually STAY IN CONTROL of all your investment decisions at all times.

I would NOT agree that Trusts are the best way to go, because:

1. They are expensive
2. Difficult to set up correctly
3. Have the highest Capital Gains Tax of all holding structures.
4. No longer provide the "protection" that they were purported to have a time ago.
5. They are NOT the structure to buy and sell from regularly, unless you are going to try and use those multiple trust structures to try and get out of paying the government what it is due.

One must be very careful of companies that want to sell you trusts as the end-all and be-all. In most cases, THAT is where they make their money from, and also expensive seminars or expensive software "that you cannot do without."

They will also try to sell you memberships to their group. They will tell you their "way" is the only one that works and in some cases that their trust attorneys "must" set up your trust(s) else they can't guarantee your safety, usually more than one, from between R2500 to R6000 each. Some groups also demand that their attorneys are made a trustee, obviously at a fee.

Be very careful. Let me re-iterate:

1. They make their money from trust setups, memberships, books and software. (Although some books I can recommend.)
2. Some of them will advise you to buy "their type" of properties, or wash their hands of you. (Obviously, they have a bunch of these properties ready for you to buy.)
3. Some will motivate you to purchase a property in a trust, finance and re-finance it to cover the shortfall between the rent and the bond. They will also tell you that there is no such thing as a cashflow positive property or that it is impossible to cover the shortfall in any other way. That is a lie.
Obviously, the boat has to stop somewhere, either with affordability running out, or capital appreciation not keeping pace with the need to re-finance. And then the need for the trust becomes evident, because a buyer can "hide" behind a trust when things (inevitably, in some cases) go wrong.

I know that some of these people are going to scream their heads off at me, saying I do not understand their "way", but let me tell you, there are much simpler, safer, cheaper and logical ways of doing things.

And you know what? I'll give this information to anyone who asks, free.

So now that I have, perhaps, stirred the pot a little, let's see what comes of it.

Cheers

Jacques

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My car is bigger than yours. PDF Print E-mail
Finance
Written by Sakkie Herbst   
Thursday, 17 April 2008
The biggest financial disease in the world is the phenonomen where people want to compete with a neighbour, colleague or family member with assets or goods when they don’t need it or cannot really afford it, but they must have it to compete with the Jones’s. Second to that is the attitude that I want it and I want it now!

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Static Photos on Websites are very nearly a thing of the past PDF Print E-mail
Sales and Marketing
Written by Caroline - BIG SHOTS Photography   
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Photographs and imagery on the internet is changing, actually, that's not true, it HAS changed, and I'm constantly amazed at how many Media, Web Design and Advertising people are completely unaware of this powerful new medium.

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11 Odd but Simple Ways to Improve Your Health PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Hannelie Du Plessis   
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
11 Odd but Simple Ways to Improve Your Health 1. Try using Neti pots. This age old nasal rinse technique removes mucus and build up of pollution in the nasal passages. It also helps prevent respiratory tract infections, relieves allergies, colds, sinusitis and is beneficial in the treatment of headaches and migraines. 2. Brushing your skin? We all know that the skin is the largest organ in the body. It is responsible for one-fourth of the body's daily detoxification. When you do skin brushing, you help your lymph system to clean itself of the toxins that collect in the lymph glands. 3. Make fasting a regular habit. Short and long term fasts can improve health through detoxification and rejuvenation of the body. When the body is not using the majority of its energy for digestion, it is able to use its energy on healing and restoration. The digestive system is given a much needed rest while the body is able to detoxify. As always, you should consult a medical practitioner before attempting a fast. 4. Use colon hydrotherapy. Cleansing the colon has many health benefits. It reduces the pressure in the abdominal area, reduces weight, expels parasites and helps promote regular elimination. Colonics helps restore normal muscle tone and removal of constipation. Water is absorbed through the colon which increases the volume of blood. The circulation of blood increases, resulting in greater bathing of the cells. This dilutes the toxins and helps flush them out. 5. Breathe, you're alive. Breath is life. We can live a long time without food or water, but without breath, we die in minutes. Proper breathing is one of the most important functions of good health. Yet we often breathe shallowly, due to improper posture, stress and other negative influences. In order to breathe properly, our breath should reach the bottom of our lungs. Practice 6 second breathing, 3 seconds on inhale, 3 seconds on exhale. More oxygen will start flowing through your body and you will begin to feel energized. Just by becoming conscious of our breathing, we can have a great impact on our well-being. 6. Tai Chi walking. Recent research has shown that walking may be better for us than the more popular running. That's because physiologically we've adapted as hunter-gatherers (more like gatherer-hunters) to walk long distances. We spent the majority of our time walking, not running. Tai Chi walking can help us to take our walking a step further by learning how to adapt to a new way of walking whereby we gain energy with each step. 7. Consider getting a new mattress. New memory foam mattresses can help you get a better nights rest which improves your overall feeling of well being. Some of the benefits include, less soreness and stiffness in the morning, no irritating pressure points and a long lasting mattress. 8. Buy Masai balance shoes. Designed around the way you naturally walk on sand, these new shoes are designed to put less of a shock on the skeletal system. They are designed with a unique spring level action which helps to make your core strengthening muscles more active, which in turn helps to improve your posture. 9. Improve your posture. Poor posture results in shallow breathing, pain in the neck and back, and results in poor circulation of energy throughout the body. Here are a few tips to improve your posture: * Sit towards the front of the chair. This will naturally cause you to sit up straight. * Try using an exercise ball. Dare to be different, try using an exercise ball as a chair. You'll force yourself to sit up straight. =) * Take breaks away from the desk. Prolonged sitting in front of the computer will cause your back to become tired more easily. It's also easier to keep your back straight standing, rather than sitting. 10. Bring more plants into your home and workplace. We all know that plants turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. But did you know plants can also purify the air, removing harmful pollutants? Not only will the air you breathe be fresher, plants also naturally humidify the air reducing allergies and sinusitis. Plants have psychological benefits as well. We are happier, less stressed and more productive in a greener, more natural environment. If you don't have a little plant at your workstation, get one or two! 11. Laugh every day! Whoever said life has to be serious? Studies have shown that laughter decreases stress hormones and can act as a powerful muscle relaxer. Laughter can help you breathe deeper, strengthen your immune system, forget about pain and lower blood pressure. As they say, laughter is the best medicine. - Jonathan

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Kids take resposibility PDF Print E-mail
Kids and Youth
Written by Sharon Lansdell   
Monday, 14 April 2008
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY Yes, we all moan about how the kids of today only want to play playstation and computer games, and they require instant gratification. We moan about how they do not play like we used to in days gone by. But have we actually realized why this is: Besides the fact that it is no longer safe for our children to be out of our sight, even in front of our homes, and that they cannot go riding bicycles around the neighbourhood, there are other factors that come into play.

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Where have all the good staff gone? PDF Print E-mail
The life of a business owner
Written by Yvette Van der Linde   
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
The war for talent is something that all business owners, big or small are already facing, or will be facing at some stage due to the shrinking pool of qualified candidates, especially in specialist positions.

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Can't-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Can't-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind

You may have read articles about how to declutter your home or your desk, but if anything needs decluttering, it’s your mind.

While your brain is a complex and confusing organ -- and your mind is certainly not like an inbox that can be sorted through -- decluttering your mind is actually not difficult.

 

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20 Fascinating Facts About the Natural Healing Power of Bananas PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 06 March 2008

20 Fascinating Facts About the Natural Healing Power of Bananas

Here is a story that even a monkey would go ape about. A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. When compared to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. No wonder monkeys are so happy all the time!

 

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An Entrepreneur's Guide to Websites: Contract a winning team PDF Print E-mail
Information Technology
Written by Stephen Tredrea   
Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Fruits of your sucessApproaching a website company to commission a site which includes a home page, some product information and a contact page is like asking a car salesperson for a car with an engine.

Savvy entrepreneurs are informed, know what questions to ask and don't take delivery of a jalopy that ends up being a complete waste of money. This series of guiding points advise non-technical business owners who want an online presence on how to get a website that contributes to the success of their business.

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I lost weight and my boyfriend gained with one program ask me how PDF Print E-mail
Health and Wellness
Written by Ndilisa Ndilisa   
Thursday, 21 February 2008

SmileI lost weight and my boyfriend gained with one program ask me how..

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Control what your users do on their computers PDF Print E-mail
The life of a business owner
Written by Ben Keyser   
Friday, 15 February 2008

What are your users doing on their (your) computers when you are not watching?

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Developing Confidence PDF Print E-mail
The life of a business owner
Written by Colin Davies   
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Simple thoughts for creating an environment for developing confidence in yourself and others

 

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