by admin | May 3, 2026 | Articles
FICA v RICA We’ve all grumbled about being endlessly FICA’d and RICA’d. “Waste of time,” we mutter as we wade through all the red tape yet again. Compliance certainly is a hassle, but don’t blame the bank, service provider or conveyancer who asks for it. They are...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Articles
“One of the greatest disservices you can do a man is to lend him money that he can’t pay back.” (Jesse H. Jones, entrepreneur) A recent High Court decision provides yet another cautionary tale for lenders. The stakes are high: get this wrong, and you could lose...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Articles
“The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away.” (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a trail run, an indemnity form before a bungee jump, a clause buried in a brochure. Businesses rely on these...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Articles
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Articles
“Good rules make good neighbours.” (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, with obligations as well as rights. With its innate potential for conflict between competing rights, community living...