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The Story of "Our" Quilt by Curves Hilton
It all began with a fantastically extravagant idea of a CURVES Hilton member, Hayley, and transformed itself into just so many things in just two short days.Thursday morning, 8am Hayley arrived armed with huge tables, sewing machines and all things quilt making required and set them up in the corner of Curves. A wonderful variety of fabrics to choose from were available for us to use and under Hayley's expert and incredibly patient supervision, we did just that.All the members…Written on Monday, 07 November 2011 03:36 Be the first to comment!
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Beware of the Accrual Regime
Are you married by Ante-Nuptial Contract with the Accrual Regime applicable? In this case BEWARE the unintended consequences of failing to apply your mind to how you want to leave your estate.Lets look at a little example of what COULD happen if you don't give very clear instructions to the person drafting your will.First of all remember that where a Testator is married out of community of property with accrual then this needs to be considered on dissolution of the…Written on Thursday, 20 October 2011 21:42 Be the first to comment!
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Ten Estate Planning Tips
1. Review or Update your will:At certain times of your life it is CRITICAL to review or update your will. Some of these occasions are: When you buy or sell a house; when you marry or divorce; when you have children; when your spouse dies; when your financial circumstances change dramatically. Having a Will is the cornerstone of any estate plan. For anyone with children the consequence of not having a Will may be devastating for those children. Make a…Written on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 22:37 Be the first to comment!
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Cash Flow Management - Saving versus Loans
In the last issue we discussed debtors and the importance of keeping debtors accounts current. Top of the mind awareness is the key to being paid on time.As individuals, we are taught to save. An old adage is, one should save three times there monthly salary in cash equivalents, before embarking on further investments. This will allow one to have three months of recovery in tough times.We should apply the same saving principle to our business. There is a tendency…Written on Sunday, 11 September 2011 16:41 Be the first to comment!
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Cash Flow Management - Debtors
No cash in the bank! Scrambling around on the 25th of every month to find money to pay Salaries and VAT! The Income statement shows a profit every month and year but still the cash is not there to pay these crucial amounts due to keep your business alive.Cash flow is a crucial element in every business. Constant management is essential. Over the next few Newsletters we will discuss a few tips to help improve cash flow in your business.To…Written on Thursday, 30 June 2011 15:44 Be the first to comment!
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Travel Allowance – Application of amendments to tax
If you receive a travel allowance or use a company vehicle, you need to check that the tax is being applied correctly. Amendments, to tax on travel allowances and right of use of motor vehicle, have been made by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) from 01 March 2011. This article will review the tax implications of the various applications. Travel Allowance A basic travel allowance pays the employee the amount expected and calculated, as a reasonable estimate…Written on Friday, 03 June 2011 08:46 Be the first to comment!
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Nature in Focus at Laddsworth Primary School
We received these images from Laddsworth Primary School of a red chested cuckoo being fed by a wagtail mother. This fascinating scene played out in the Laddsworth junior playground area during a normal school day, a reminder of how much beauty surrounds us in Hilton. The photographs were captured by Keri Maxfield a grade two teacher and skilled photographer. Enjoy the sideshow we have compiled below.Written on Thursday, 24 February 2011 19:32 Be the first to comment!
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Little Polands Creation Wine Evening
To add to the sparkle and romance of February, Little Poland hosted a delightful wine evening for Creation Wines, a fairly new wine estate in Hermanus. Creation Wine farm was discovered by Jean-Clade Martin and his wife Carolyn in 2002, the virgin land was planted with virus-free strains which attracted an investment from Christph Kaser and his wife Heidi Kellerhals in 2005. Since the first harvest in 2007 the wines coming out of Creation have carved a niche market…Written on Tuesday, 15 February 2011 09:59 Be the first to comment!
