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Annette Griesel • Little

June 6, 2018

It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make BIG things happen • John Wooden Meet Annette Griesel. The absolutely lovely Momtrepreneur behind the delightful baby apparel and accessories brand, Little. Chic and refined yet with a casual charm, Annette is beautiful, bright and tremendously talented. She’s a passionate entrepreneur who’s serious about quality and sincerely believes in the heart of supporting local. Only using 100% natural & organic fabrics and water-based digital & screen printing techniques, all of Little’s collections are hand woven with love and care by South African weavers, the prints are hand drawn by local South…

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How to gain control of your free time

March 3, 2017

There are 168 hours in each week. How do we find time for what matters most? Time management expert Laura Vanderkam studies how busy people spend their lives, and she’s discovered that many of us drastically overestimate our commitments each week, while underestimating the time we have to ourselves. Between careers and kids, many men and women feel that they are just too busy to cram in anything else. To test the truth of this feeling, author Laura Vanderkam began logging her time for each of the 168 hours of the week. Among her surprising findings? We retroactively overestimate the…

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We love the wise words of Simon Sinek

February 7, 2017

Feel inspired and inspire others. If you aren’t familiar with British/American author, motivational speaker and marketing consultant Simon Sinek’s name, you’re probably familiar with the movement he created, launched with the release of his international bestselling book, Start With Why. You may also recognise his face from his subsequent TED talk, one of the organization’s most popular videos of ALL TIME, with more than 28 million views. This New York Times bestselling author and speaker is not just spreading an idea, he’s leading a crusade. His goal? To build a world where the vast majority of people go home every day…

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How to ace an interview

September 2, 2016

Going on an interview is nothing short of nerve-racking. From sweaty palms to knots in your stomach, its easy to let the fear of being in the hot seat consume you. If only there was a way in which you could nix those nerves and as a result blow a hiring manager away… Here are our Top 7 Smart Tips to ace that interview: Interview Tip #1: Be on time NEVER be late. There is no worse way to start an interview. If you can’t be on time for an interview, will you be on time for work? Are you…

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Would you do business with your business?

June 14, 2016

This is one of the most important questions a business owner can ever ask themselves. When was the last time, if ever, that you experienced what your customer or prospective customer experiences when they attempt to do business with your company? At OFS Smart Repair we are very serious about service and know that if we do not keep tabs on our customers’ experience, we will lose the plot very quickly. Therefore if you don’t know what kind of experience your customers are having, maybe it’s time to re-think, re-view and re-new. Here a couple of questions to consider: What happens when…

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Rules for a warm reception

June 3, 2016

First impressions last. Nowhere in your business will this ring more true than in your reception. The way in which you receive your clients is an absolutely integral part of any good business ammo. And because you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, here are 5 rules from the OFS Smart Repair reception to always create an engaging and friendly atmosphere: First rule of Reception • ALWAYS smile and be genuinely friendly A smile goes a long way in the business world, both in person and over the phone. No one wants to be greeted by a…

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Email etiquette

May 17, 2016

Email is the primary method of communication in the workplace and an integral part of our lives. Email etiquette is especially important today as every e-mail you send adds to, or detracts from your reputation. If your e-mail is scattered, disorganized, and filled with mistakes, the recipient will be inclined to think of you as a scattered, careless, and disorganized businessperson. At OFS Smart Repair we believe every email you send is part of your extended brand – your own and the company’s. Here are the top 10 tips for email etiquette that everyone needs to be aware of and follow:…

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5 Business Tips guys can learn from girls

April 19, 2016

The saying goes – men are from Mars, women are from Venus. We think differently, we act differently and our approach to business certainly differs. It’s hard to argue that there isn’t something both men and women can learn from from one another when it comes to business. So, in the spirit of sharing, here are 5 Business Tips the guys can learn from the girls: Spell check Before you send that e-mail or correspondence, read it twice and make sure you spell check guys! Nothing is more embarrassing and unprofessional than an e-mail full of spelling and grammar mistakes.…

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On the cover – our very own Jeani Meyer

April 8, 2016

We are very proud to announce that local glossy Get it is featuring our very own Jeani Meyer, Executive director of OFS Smart Repair and founder of Hello Smart Blog, and her family on their April 2016 cover. Herewith the article as it appears in Get it Magazine: Glamorous Jeani Meyer Business, family and smartlife are part of Jeani Meyer’s mandate. Executive director of OFS Smart Repair is both elegant, humorous and a great inspirational force for any working woman. Get It’s Thandi Xaba had a chat with her about all things family, business and inner and outer-beauty. ”I think what…

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#womenwhowork

March 29, 2016

A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman – Melinda Gates #womanwhowork is a force to be reckoned with. With women today making up 44% of the workforce globally, we can truly say that women are making it happen! At the end of her campaign to become America’s first female president in 2008, Hillary Clinton remarked that her 18million votes in the Democratic Party’s primaries represented 18million cracks in the glass ceiling. In the market for jobs the ceiling is being cracked every day. Women now make up almost half of American workers (49.9% in October 2015). They…

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