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Welcome to the tenth edition of the IIBTE newsletter, welcome to The Black Friday Edition!
The International Institute of Business & Tax Excellence is poised to harness globalization, one business at a time.
In this edition:
Leadership in COVID-19 & Beyond
by Edris Khamissa of The Institute of Business & Tax Excellence (IIBTE)
www.iibte.comResilient? What to look out for when investing in the property market
by Ridwaan Asmal of Coral International Asset Managers
www.coralassetmanagers.comArticle 1:
Leadership in COVID-19 & Beyond
The International Institute of Business & Tax Excellence is an integrated GLOBAL solution for entrepreneurs, students, businessmen and women, as well as those who are thirsty for knowledge on current economic trends, global conditions, opportunities, and case studies.
We are an educational provider and knowledge hub for global business information – a think tank and development tool for the budding entrepreneur, investor, student, or businessperson.
We form part of a group of companies that specialise in international business, investing, accounting, tax and educational solutions and have used this strong history and experience to help our students realise their full potential and navigate the world of entrepreneurship, business and the business of starting up new ventures through our educational offering.
We at the Institute of Business & Tax Excellence harness the power of GLOBALISATION an individual at a time.
Today, it has become a norm for individuals to feel isolated, sad, depressed, anxious, stressed, confused and angry. Our health has been drastically threatened by the outbreak of Coronavirus. The entire world is going through a massive shift. Yet, we as leaders are expected to still be ahead of the game.
The most common critical questions most leaders are facing is how do we manage our business and employees during this time?
How do we navigate through this pathway with so many challenges colliding together at once?
How do we move forward in such an uncertain period?
How deep will this impact on the business function and future?
How long will this uncertainty last?
These questions can cripple us and in turn have negative impact on our business. We often feel very unstable whilst sailing our ship during this rough sea. How is it even possible to allow others like employees to board our ship when our ship is rocky?
The truth is, we as the business leaders, were expected to lead and more so during this time of Covid-19.
We are the vehicles who provides structural support and reduce the friction. So, how do we strengthen ourselves, so we are able to support others?
Deal with human tragedy as a priority. People are human and first look at their survival and basic needs before anything else.
Provide clear and concise direction. A leader cannot empower a team if there is any uncertainty in direction or priority.
Maintain structure and stability by having daily calls and meetings at a fixed time every day. By brining structure to your employees, you have things in your control. It also helps with the mental health and stability of your employees as well as yours.
Transparency is imperative. Leaders must have faith in their employees. This will move them from a space of crisis to an environment of opportunity where people are developed and use their initiative. They will take more responsibility where they nurture a greater sense of empowerment and growth. Indeed, they will be more responsive and more responsible.
Allow for conversations. Remove the tense environment and create a platform where people can openly discuss their ideas, questions, and concerns with any fear of being judged. Teams must feel free to have robust debates if these debates contribute to the growth of the company.
Lastly, leaders must maintain their sense of well –being. What is needed is clarity of purpose, sound judgement, creativity, and inspiration. In a competitive and fast changing world, it will be a dynamic leader who will thrive and who will tackle challenges with aplomb and confidence.
The International Institute of Business & Tax Excellence aims to empower, educate, and motivate individuals to reach their full potential and harness their strengths to address the negative impacts of Covid19 in business, personally and in society. Contact us today for a tailored solution to your organisation, presented online or in person.
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Article 2:
Resilient? What to look out for when investing in the property market
Property investment is one of the safest and productive ways to grow wealth. Research has showed that the world’s wealthiest almost without exception either made their wealth through property, or invest and grow their existing wealth through property, or both.
As with most successful investment property syndications, come challenges and risks namely:
I. The Covid-19 pandemic and its economic impact.
II. Uncertainty surrounding government regulations.
III. The future of large shopping centres based on current global trends.
IV. The impact of on-line shopping on retail trade across the world.
In order to face these challenges, a property investment firm should be engaging with experts in the field to strategically position the firm in the best possible manner.
In essence, what is emerging from these global studies is the re-writing of boundaries in which businesses operate and changing the approach to investing in real estate in the foreseeable future.
What to look out for when investing in the property market (helpful tips):
- Consistent returns
A solid property investment should consistently deliver good returns annually. Due to the coronavirus many companies have either cancelled, deferred or suspended income distributions or dividend payments to shareholders given the tough economic conditions that we are facing on a global scale. Those firms that are still paying out returns are indeed very liquid and have seemingly weathered the storm.
- Debt free
An investment company should ideally be debt free - no external borrowing should be sought. In this way a company is not obligated to meet its capital repayments with interest.
- Excellent governance and reporting
An organisation’s annual financial statements should be audited by external auditors (who verify the Group’s performance and financial position) and all reporting must be in accordance with stringent IFRS standards and corporate governance principles.
Investors rely on these audited financial statements to assess whether a company is a viable investment. The audited financial statements help to ensure that your investment is protected.
- Business Acumen
It is imperative that the directors of an investment syndication come with diverse business and industry knowledge, expertise and experience. Ideally, there should be a mix of entrepreneurs, accountants and academics that sit on their Boards.
- Balancing risk and returns
A good portfolio comprises of diversified types of property which include, shopping centres, convenience centres, factories, retail property, student accommodation and residential accommodation (flats). Furthermore, location of properties and solid leases are key to sustained capital growth as well as good return on investments.
The benefit of this structure is that if one sector, region or lease underperforms, its effect (risk) is muted because the other investments in the portfolio bolster performance by cross subsidisation.
The growth in income distributed to shareholders comes from the growth in rental from its properties, due to in terms of lease agreements. These leases make it relatively easy to budget future earnings for investors and provide a relatively stable income stream, which adjusts upwards annually as a result of built-in escalations – currently around 5 to 7% on average for commercial properties.
Good luck when making your next investment choice!
References
Vorster, N (no date). Property Investment 101. [ebook.pdf] Available at http://organicgrowth.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Property-Investment-101-ebook.pdf#:~:text=Property%20investment%20is%20one%20of%20the%20safest%20and,grow%20their%20existing%20wealth%20through%20property%2C%20or%20both
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