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Paul Brightman - Alternative Risksmiths and Traders (Pty) Ltd. Short name - ART.
Cell : +2783 708 3634
Work : +2711 646 2777
11, Taylor Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg. Code: 2193.
paulb@artrisk.co.za & artptyltd@outlook.com

 

If you have any complaints then please contact ART (Pty) Ltd or the Offices of the Ombud for Short Term Insurance.

 

 

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Tel: +27 (0) 11 726 8900
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Fax: +27 (0) 11 726 5501
PO Box: 32334 Braamfontein, 2017
Email: info@osti.co.za
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Risk Therapy Articles
Risk Therapy 109 - RISK MANAGEMENT 2010 2010-07-07
So you have a small business or an idea for one - where do you start and what must you have to keep the business thriving?
RISK THERAPY 108 - GODS DON’T WHINE, OR BEG. 2010-05-31
Attitudes affect everything that we do, don’t do, or don’t do as well as we could. Success in activities as diverse as parenting, world cup events, business, even risk management is determined by our attitude. Sometimes we need a little push, guidance, education or support to motivate us. Our business leaders, legislators and regulators are providing the spur, so how are we going to respond?
RISK THERAPY 107 - CHIEF RISK REWARD OFFICER - WHAT’S IN A NAME? 2010-04-06
In business we all need to make a profit in a sustainable manner, to verify that the contribution we make in our chosen arena has validity. Doing it right the first time reduces costs, adds to the sense of legitimacy and promotes an air of satisfaction within the operation.
RISK THERAPY 106 - RISK IS PERSONAL 2010-02-20
In business we all need to make a profit in a sustainable manner, to verify that the contribution we make in our choWe are destined to promote our immediate personal interests to the best of our abilities. Have you dwelt on what the best way to achieve this? There are many solutions of course.sen arena has validity. Doing it right the first time reduces costs, adds to the sense of legitimacy and promotes an air of satisfaction within the operation. It’s good for team morale and serves as a...
Risk Therapy 105 - RISK MANAGEMENT 2010 – COMPLY OR EXPLAIN 2009-12-16
In 2010, all business owners in South Africa will be given a choice within the new Companies Act legislation and King III Commission guidelines, to ‘comply or explain’ their position on formal Risk Management processes. Similar legislation is being or has been enacted in many parts of the world; yet another global phenomenon. So far so good, but what are the issues?In 2010, all business owners in South Africa will be given a choice within the new Companies Act legislation and King III...
MINI RISK HEALTH CHECK (MRHC) © 2009-10-14
When finishing a demonstration of the MRHC system, we’re often told that it’s too cheap, but then we are wholesalers aiming for repeat volume sales Just because something is useful it doesn’t have to be a rip-off!
Risk Therapy 104 2008-07-02
Article 104 is a (present) reality-check, which includes a review of (past) habitual responses and preferred (future) choices. It reaffirms what you already know, that you can make changes today, rather than just manage the changes that happen to you, that originate elsewhere.
Risk Therapy 103 2008-07-02
In the article Risk Therapy 101, we explored the reasons why Risk Management is seen as a business imperative by CEO’s and yet it rarely translates to effective activity within many operations. In Risk Therapy 102 we consider ways to address the gap. Risk Therapy 103 is about motivation; why bother, really?
Risk Therapy 102 2008-07-02
In the article Risk Therapy 101, we explored the reasons why Risk Management is seen as a business imperative in higher circles and yet it rarely translates to effective activity within many operations. In Risk Therapy 102 we consider ways to address the gap.
Risk Therapy 101 2008-07-02
Ironically, we practice Risk Management in our daily lives, although this is mostly informal and often unconscious. So what are the stumbling blocks to extend such formal practices to the work environment?