Independence or Interdependence, Part 1

Independence or Interdependence, Part 1

Independence is one of those things that we start to long for at an early age. I look at my kids and realise that although they may seek our love, affirmation and security and a few other things; there is something they constantly yearn for… their independence....
Managing your customs risk

Managing your customs risk

True story: “Our business was in the importation of vinyl and related products for signage applications. We were fortunate, at the time, to hold several agencies and this meant that we imported materials from around the globe. During a particularly busy period we...
Positive Work

Positive Work

A positive work environment is quite subjective for each individual. For some this may be how close they sit to the coffee machine while for others it might be having a window seat. But the working environment is about much more than just the physical.   A positive...
Is a U.S recession on the cards?

Is a U.S recession on the cards?

U.S recessionary fears continue to dominate markets with the result that the overriding sentiment, particularly within the foreign currency market, continues to be risk-off. Despite these recessionary fears investor sentiment increased slightly in August following a...