Marketing Network
Treoc's new subsidiary, Profidend (Pty) Ltd, which specialises in network marketing, appointed the following regional managers in January:
30 January 2012Read More .....
Tips to give you the edge
It is budget time again and with the stock exchange hitting new records I sense a great positivity amongst investors! This is what we need to take us out of the recession this year! It is time to budget for the big time!
30 January 2012Read More .....
How to reduce loan accounts
The loan account is an asset in your name which is not desirable. You need to get rid of the loan account - reduce it to nil as quickly as possible.
23 January 2012Read More .....
The richest man in the world
The Richest Man in the World is not Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. It is the Duke of Westminster. His wealth is in property and has been for centuries. This is only possible if your assets are in trust.
15 January 2012Read More .....
Hiring Made Easy
Lou Adler, author of the book Hire with your Head states "If you want to hire superior people, use a system designed to hire superior people, not one designed to fill jobs."
9 January 2012Read More .....
Best Wishes
It is festive time again and it is time for all of us to spend time with family and friends.
19 December 2011Read More .....
Understanding the Property Market
Like with any kind of investment commodity you need to have a good understanding of the property market if you want to be better than any other investor. And that is what we want; we want to be the best. If you want to be better than the average investor, you need something that will give you an edge. The TREOC Way is giving you this edge and one of the requirements of the TREOC Way is to have a good understanding of the market. Keep yourself busy with continuous property market research. Subscr
12 December 2011Read More .....
The duty to have fun
After a rather serious series of The TREOC Times newsletters about common law, statutes and duties, it is a good time to remind ourselves that making money - whether in business or through property investment - can, and should, be fun!
5 December 2011Read More .....
Understanding the duties of directors
Last week we wrote about the general fiduciary duty of Directors to the company and this week we are going to go into a bit more detail regarding some very important duties.
28 November 2011Read More .....
Fiduciary duties of directors
In the last three editions of The TREOC Times, we looked at the common law, statutory and trust deed duties of trustees and concluded with a look at one very specific and all-encompassing duty - a fiduciary duty to act with "care, diligence and skill".
21 November 2011Read More .....
Fiduciary duties of trustees
In the last three editions of The TREOC Times, we looked at the duties of trustees in terms of the Common Law, the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 ("the Act") and the trust deed itself. You may have noticed that in all three these documents, one very specific and all-encompassing duty is imposed on trustees - a fiduciary duty to act with "care, diligence and skill".
14 November 2011Read More .....
Duties of trustees in terms of the trust deed
In the last two editions of The TREOC Times, we looked at your duties as a trustee under Common Law and the statutory duties imposed on trustees in terms of the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 ("the Act"). In this edition we look at the duties imposed on trustees in terms of the trust deed itself.
7 November 2011Read More .....
Duties of trustees in terms of the law
In the last edition of The Treoc Times, we looked at your duties as a trustee under Common Law. In this edition, we get to the statutory duties imposed on trustees in terms of the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988.
31 October 2011Read More .....
Common law duties of trustees
In the previous edition of The Treoc Times, we discovered that there are three aspects of your responsibilities and duties as a trustee
24 October 2011Read More .....
Senior Position Available at Treoc
We have a vacancy for a Network Marketing Manager.
17 October 2011Read More .....
If you have a trust...
In the last edition of Treoc Times, we highlighted the fact that if you are not willing to accept the responsibility that comes with establishing a trust and acting as a trustee of a trust, then you should not have a trust! It sounds ominous, and, in fact, it is!
17 October 2011Read More .....
Why you shouldn't have a trust
If you speak to your broker or accountant, they will most probably tell you not to establish a trust. And for all the wrong reasons, they may be right!
10 October 2011Read More .....
The four Ps of business success
We often receive encouraging and inspiring feedback from Treocians about the ideas, concepts and insights we share each week in the Treoc Times. But even more exciting is the feedback from members that share some of their own insights or ideas they have come across that enforce and confirm the Treoc Times topics. And, on occasion, this feedback is simply too valuable not to share it with everyone.
3 October 2011Read More .....
How competitive are you?
After my recent Lightminded article "Nonsense, winning is everything!" I received a lot of comments. Mostly from people agreeing, but also a few nasty ones from people with bruised toes. Hopefully this article will give you all a better perspective of the winning game.
26 September 2011Read More .....
Setting the course
I have recently taken over the reigns as Chief Executive of Treoc Limited, which is an unlisted public company which overarches all the products, services and companies that enable our members to take full advantage of the knowledge and insights they have access to as Treoc Platinum Members - including investment education, risk management, financing, legal services, accounting and property management.
19 September 2011Read More .....
Starting a new heritage
In September, South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, with Heritage Day on 24 September, which, by the way, is also National Braai Day. We, as South Africans, certainly have much to celebrate when it comes to our heritage - we have a breathtaking, world-renowned natural heritage and a rich cultural heritage shaped by the tastes, sound and colours of many diverse cultures.
12 September 2011Read More .....
Are you ready?
Those Treocians who are quick to spot opportunities and pick up on trends may have noticed a golden thread of new and fresh possibilities running through our last three editions of The Treoc Times.
5 September 2011Read More .....
A housing market with merit
In our last newsletter, we looked at South Africa as the gateway to Africa, the new global growth frontier, the impressive progress our country has made in so many respects despite the many challenges faced and the opportunities that abound on the previously "dark" continent as developed economies struggle to survive their debt crises.
29 August 2011Read More .....
The green, green grass of home
I receive many questions about the future of South Africa recently and as you know I am always very positive about our country's future. Today I want to share some of the reasons with you and I hope it will help you too to see opportunities as I see it.
22 August 2011Read More .....
The Treoc Way: The best investment
The greatest global recession since the 1930s saw investors lose vast sums of money. In fact, Ernest & Young estimates that investors lost an estimated trillion US dollars.
15 August 2011Read More .....
Follow the instructions...
Some educators use a simple test to demonstrate to their students the importance of being able to follow instructions. The test involves a list of 16 instructions, the first of which is: "First read all the instructions on the list before you do anything." This is followed by 15 silly instructions that are no more than a waste of time. The last instruction reads: "Now that you have read all of the instructions as required in the first instruction, your test is:
8 August 2011Read More .....
Price vs Value
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." This quote is often ascribed to Warren Buffett and it contains some invaluable insights for investors. In short:
1 August 2011Read More .....
Positive participation
Last week a furor erupted after Government announced its proposed new Property Rates Amendment Bill, which contains, among others, a proposal to amend Section 1 of the Property Rates Act to the effect that all residential property, used to accommodate persons other than the owner for gain, should be charged commercial rates.
25 July 2011Read More .....
Taking responsibility - the practical implications
In our last newsletter, we discovered that if your definition of a problem does not include the words "I" or "me", chances are you have not identified the problem correctly. But how much can one person really take responsibility for? There are only 24 hours in a day, and one person can do only so much in those 24 hours!
18 July 2011Read More .....
Correctly identifying the challenges
In our last newsletter we talked about playing the blame game and the fact that this favourite South African pastime turns us into victims and robs us of our power. The reason for this is simple: the blame game stops us from correctly identifying the problem, which is always the first and most crucial step in overcoming any challenge.
11 July 2011Read More .....
Playing the blame game
Apart from rugby, braaiing and toyi-toyi-ing, playing the blame game is another favourite South African pastime. If it's not apartheid, it's BEE... If it's not the poor state of the economy, it's the government's policies, whether Bantu education or Outcomes Based Education. If it's not the potholes, it's the toll roads. If it's not the state of the property market, it's the banks who won't lend money. If it's not delinquent tenants, it's the system of property investment...
4 July 2011Read More .....
Treoc Wealth Management Course (TWM)
The new edition of our popular training manual, TWM, is ready. Download it now! <a href="http://www.treoc.com/modules-tw">www.treoc.com/modules-tw</a>
27 June 2011Read More .....
The new normal: Stakeholder confidence and finding the balance
Ernst & Young's (E&Y) report entitled: Competing for Growth - Winning in the new economy, identified four critical success strategies that high performing companies are focussing on to respond to four macro-economic factors, pinpointed by the world's top business executives as the four critical challenges - or Must Win Battles - in the "new normal" business landscape.
27 June 2011Read More .....
The new normal: Pressure on margins and cost competitiveness
Ernst & Young's (E&Y) recently released report entitled: Competing for Growth - Winning in the new economy, identified four critical success strategies that high performing companies are focussing on to respond to four macro-economic factors that have been pinpointed by the world's top business executives as the four critical challenges - or Must Win Battles - in the "new normal" business landscape.
20 June 2011Read More .....
The new normal: Market volatility and operational agility
Demonstrating that many business success strategies still hold true in a radically changed post-recession business landscape, Ernst & Young's (E&Y) recent report <i>Competing for Growth - Winning in the new economy</i>, identified four critical success strategies that high performing companies are focussing on to respond to four macro-economic factors pinpointed by the world's top business executives as the four critical challenges - or Must Win Battle
13 June 2011Read More .....
Post-recession business landscape: Business fundamentals that still hold true
In our last newsletter, we asked if any of the traditional business success strategies hold true in a radically changed post-recession business landscape.
6 June 2011Read More .....
The "new normal:: Does any business strategy still hold true?
Three S's of business success, 10 success secrets of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, Must Win Battles (MWBs)... do any of these concepts hold true in a globalised business world fundamentally and irrevocably changed by the global economic crisis?
30 May 2011Read More .....
Are you winning your MWBs?
Having just explored the 10 success secrets of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, you may well be excited to implement these invaluable lessons into your business. But where to start?
23 May 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Never lose the common touch
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 9 is "Never lose the common touch".
16 May 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Size does matter
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 9 is "Size does matter". But not in the way you think.
9 May 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Business at record-breaking speed
According to the book, <i>Business the Richard Branson Way</i>, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 8 is "Business at record-breaking speed".
3 May 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Herd cats
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 7 is "Don't lead sheep, herd cats".
25 April 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - All business is show business
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 4 is to "playing up to the press".
18 April 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Brand your business
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 4 is to "do right by your brand".
11 April 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Have fun!
According to the book, <i>Business the Richard Branson Way</i>, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 4 is to have fun!
4 April 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - Do the Hippie Hippie Shake
According to the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, in which author Des Dearlove shares "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder", Branson's secret No 2 is "Do the Hippie Hippie Shake". It refers to Branson ability to tune in to the feeling of the times. Being part of whatever is hip and trendy allows him to project the Virgin brand as a "cool" alternative to the corporates in "grey suits".
21 March 2011Read More .....
Lessons from great entrepreneurs - be a lion heart
The first of the "10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder" described in the book, Business the Richard Branson Way, by Des Dearlove, is "be a lionheart".
14 March 2011Read More .....
Good news? Bad news? Who knows?
Before we continue with our series covering lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs, perhaps the current circumstances justify a moment of reflection and some simple advice from a Chinese farmer. The budget speech, delivered last week, contained some important announcements for the property industry, against the background of turmoil in the north of Africa and the Middle East as social media transforms the world we live in; and the increases in global food prices shifts food security back to the
7 March 2011Read More .....
Good News
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, announced during the 2011 Budget Speech that the transfer duty exemption threshold will be increased from R500,000 to R600,000 which will mean considerable savings for purchasers of property. Effective from 23 February 2011, in respect of all offers to purchase dated on or after 23 February 2011, the transfer duty in respect of <b>natural persons and other entities such as companies, close corporations and trusts</b> will be as fol
28 February 2011Read More .....
Lessons from one of the greatest entrepreneurs
One way of fast-tracking your business success is to learn from those who have already achieved success and to copy their formula for success. Essentially, it is about not trying to re-invent the wheel, but rather to learn from those who have already faced the challenges you are facing, and to adopt the tried-and-tested strategies they have already devised to overcome the obstacles.
21 February 2011Read More .....
What kind of entrepreneur are you? - Part 2
In our last newsletter we looked at the classification of entrepreneurs proposed by the Rich Dad Academy to enable you to identify and emphasise your strengths, and to acknowledge and compensate for your weaknesses in your efforts to grow your business and move it forward.
14 February 2011Read More .....
What kind of entrepreneur are you?
In our previous newsletter we asked: "Who will you be in 2011?" Many of you would have included in your answer: an entrepreneur.
7 February 2011Read More .....
