JVD & Associates© ©Johan Van Deventer (Dr) Management ConsultantsBCH, BSc (Hons), MSc, MPhil, MBA, DCH Est. 2004D.Emed.Ethnomedicine Pract.EPP.Ethnopsychology Pract.

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NEWSLETTERVolime 1. Issue 2 June 2012

UNLIMITED HUMAN POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

JVD & Associates©

During the past several years JVD & Associates© has been involved with consulting, mentoring, advising, and coaching of

businesses and individuals with regard to start up’s, risk management, quality control, reducing expenses and the development

of their owners.

The background of managing associate Johan Van Deventer includes marketing, sales and practical implementation in retail

and wholesale sectors, small manufacturing, auctioneering, construction, real estate, timeshare, business broking, stock market

investment and education, transport sector start-ups, transport contracts, yellow metal machinery, entrepreneurial ventures,

health and hygienic services, entomological control services, business and operations training, college lecturing, mentoring,

body corporate trustee, and the application of psychological principles in business, health, and wellness.

Business experience includes small and medium enterprises, as well as in national organisations i.e. Aucor Auctioneers, Super

Group Ltd, Trafalgar (Sage Group) in addition to marketing and sales of stock exchange training and investment programmes

with PSC (Pty) Ltd. Current research and development studies includes Ethnomedicine, Ethnopsychology as well as a thesis on

Enterprise Risk Management.

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT (Threats & Problems)

Close observation and experience with businesses over the years show that most problems occur due to a lack of proper day to

day risk management. These risks are usually from the macro environment (external such as labour legislation, fuel

increases, interest hikes, toll fees etc. to name a few) and the micro environment (internal businesses influences) which are

more controllable than those of an external nature.

Businesses may underestimate small risks or problems that quickly escalate into larger more costly threats. Surveys have

shown that entrepreneurs are usually over-optimistic, and often do not anticipate worst-case scenarios. However, very few

businesses (up to 90%) survive the first three years. A select few make it past ten to fifteen years. Poor survival rates are often

the outcome of below average risk control.

In addition, most mature businesses are not profitable enough due to continuous changes in the macro and micro

environment, while businesses are slow to adapt and may eventually close down due to ignorance of risks. However, if internal

risks or problems are adequately controlled, threats and problems may become more manageable ensuring long term survival.

“RISKS WILL ALWAYS BE PRESENT, HOWEVER, IT IS HOW WE CONTROL RISK THAT HELPS US TO SUCCEED”

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL RISKS THAT A BUSINESS MAY FACE?

Primary risks or problems usually include; employees and statutory requirements, finances, legislation, overheads, employee

motivation, absenteeism, strikes, theft, marketing, sales, turnover, escalating costs, skills, quality, productivity, internal

control measures, and poor decision making.

What is your specific problem? A GOOD PLACE TO START IS WITH THE WORST RISK / PROBLEM!

HOW CAN JVD & ASSOCIATES© ASSIST YOU?

JVD & Associates© – IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION of specific business problems and IMPLEMENTING WORKING

SOLUTIONS:

Unlimited Sales Potential - For Groups / individuals (beginner to advanced) – General & advanced Psychological

methodologies (NLP, Self hypnosis & Conversational hypnosis). Overcoming individual obstacles for PERSONAL

ACCELERATED growth, and IGNITE individual ability to ACCESS UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.

Applied Enterprise Risk Management – From insignificant to major.

Applied Enterprise Quality Management Systems – Process application that can be monitored.

Applied Enterprise Expense Reduction – Reducing expenses, creates additional income.

Applied Business Wellness & Recovery – Business principles of a positive nature in all areas of your business.

Applied Employee Wellness – Where and How does this influence the profitability of your business?

Applied Stress Management – Stress creates unwanted anxiety and creates an un-well business environment.

JVD & ASSOCIATES© IMPLEMENTATION (short or longer term solutions)

Extended Solutions:: Short Term Solutions::

Suggest TRAIL period – usually 3 months (1 day a month)

Agree on Terms of Reference Agreement.Usually 6-12 months – One day a month or alternative suitable agreement

Propose acceptable solutions & Implement

JVD & Associates© Process applicationFREE Consultation / Identify & Evaluate Risks / Problems

Review feedback& continue on agreement

Agree on a period for full implementation – short, medium or long term

FREE Information seminars & presentations

1-2 Day interactive workshops

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