“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team” – Phil Jackson, an American retired basketball coach and former player.

This quote applies to anyone that is representative of a team, whether it be a sporting team, or corporate office team.

According to Professor Andrew Oswald from the University of Warwick in the UK, companies that invest in employee support and satisfaction tend to succeed in generating happier workers.  (Jonha Revesencio. July 22, 2015. Retrieved from www.fastcompany.com)

If you are in the management sector of your company and want to motivate your team to produce better results, why not take a portion of your marketing budget and invest in your workers, as you would in advertising or client liaison. This way, you are investing in the likelihood of a more productive team and hence, a more productive business.

Book your team into the country and allow their spirits to be lifted by the clean air, serene surroundings and get them in touch with nature at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.

Situated on the KZN Midlands Meander, Granny Mouse not only offers standard conference venues, but they are also experienced in offering teambuilding packages to ensure a happier team on departure.

Teambuilding activities can include but are not limited to the following: Mousterchef, Whiskey tasting, Wine tasting, spa treatment teambuilding packages and much more. We can incorporate your ideas – from the mundane to the adventurous – into any of our corporate offerings.

After their experience at the Mousterchef team-build last month, Sarah Bell and her team from ECHO, an events and conference company situated in Cape Town, praised Granny Mouse for their service. “Thank you for arranging such a fantastic time for us 6, we really had such fun in your kitchens and learning some tricks from your chefs. The night at the hotel was such a treat and enjoyed every minute of being in the peaceful place. We were also very impressed by the small details that were thought of and the level of service provided.” Sarah Bell – Account Manager.

To help you create a happier and more productive team contact us today on 033 234 4071. Chat to our banqueting management team who will make your conference one to remember. To view our conferencing packages visit http://www.grannymouse.co.za/our-conference-facilities.

As the saying goes, “We only have one Earth, look after it.” It is up to every individual to play their part when it comes to being eco-friendly.

It has become so easy to sit in front of the TV during one’s leisure time, but with May being Energy Month, South Africans are being encouraged to reduced their electricity consumption, and although there are many ways to do this, one way that the Granny Mouse Team suggest, is to get out into your garden.

According to Mark Robson, the Granny Mouse Gardener and Landscaper, “if you know nothing about gardening, start your adventure with the earth by planting a vegetable garden, which if you take seriously, could allow you to live sustainably. Planting vegetables is the best starting point to learn more about gardening, and the benefits of growing one’s own vegetables can become a great source of nutrition for you and your entire family.

Not sure what to plant? Robson suggests planting an array of hardy vegetables and fruits that will also add colour to your garden, such as some Swiss chard with its purple, orange or yellow stalks, and bright green to purple leaves, or some fruit trees, which will also attract birds into your garden. “Herbs are also great to plant, and most add wonderful fragrances to your garden, and don’t require immense gardening knowledge to grow.” adds Robson.

Besides the health benefits of growing your own food, spending time outdoors and being eco-friendly, gardening has many more benefits that are good for the soul, such as being a successful way to reduce stress and to get a little exercise.

Take the first step in being eco-friendly as plant your vegetable garden today.