SEPTEMBER 2015 VISIT IDA WEBSITE | MEMBER LOGIN | SEND TO A FRIEND | SUBSCRIBE | UNSUBSCRIBE | CONTACT US Dear Member, Be positive and think big In business having a positive outlook on life is one of the most valuable traits one can possess, but this holds true for all areas of our lives. The gurus will tell us that people who have an optimistic outlook on life are the ones who usually find the most success, live the happiest lives, enjoy good health and live longer than their negative counterparts. I recently read an article that featured tips on being more positive. Some of the tips that stood out for me were:  Express gratitude. Being aware of and thankful for what you have is a sure-fire way of getting into a more positive mind-set. Despite external factors, we all have so much that we can find in our lives to be grateful for. Give back.  When you give of your time, your knowledge, or other commodities to help someone in need, you start shifting the focus outwards and away from the perceived negative aspects of your life. Visualise success. You might not be exactly where you want to be at the moment, whether in business or in your personal life. Think about where you want to be and visualise that feeling. As Donald Trump said, “I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.” As always, we’d like to keep you informed of the happenings in our industry. So please visit our website here and don’t forget to like us on Facebook here. Have a great month and all the best until next time, Pieter Wessels CEO IDA Group of Companies PS. It is almost time for the Rugby World Cup! Click here for all the fixtures. The legal implications and requirements of collecting premiums Selling insurance products is an integral part of almost all of our members’ businesses, but there are legal requirements that dealers need to adhere to. Read more... Complete F&I Solutions As communicated previously, Complete F&I Solutions has been acquired by the Wheels Web Group. Exciting industry-related training developments ahead… Read more... MIO 2014 Annual Report Click here for the 2014 Annual Report of the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa. Click here for the most recent newsletter from the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa. SuperSpark gee raad rakende die oorbetaling van premies Kontantkoper van Kakamas het aan SuperSpark geskryf oor die oorbetaling van premies. Read more...   Submission of PAIA Manual In terms of the Government notice no.34914 certain private bodies will still have to submit their manuals in terms of the legislation to the Commission. Read more... IDA Mobility Club The Independent Dealer Association has teamed up with Mobility Club to form a marketing tool that our Dealer Members can benefit from and that offers a range of services to your customers. Read more... CROW’S NEST Due to the changes in legislation – in particular section 13.1(c) of the FAIS Act – IDA Risk Management had to amend the Mandatory agreement between Members and IDA Risk Management. Read more... News from Lightstone: Lighter colour cars still #1 in South Africa The latest data from Lightstone shows that white is still the most preferred vehicle colour. Read more...   IDA DEALER MEMBER ZONE: Welcome to our new members Welcome to the IDA Dealer Members who have recently joined the IDA family. Read more... IDA CARE Foundation: Working together to help the Therapea Children’s Home IDA CARE Foundation, together with the Bloemfontein IDA Dealer Members, have built a 93m² canopy for the Therapea Children’s Home. Read more... The lighter side of travel Click here to view... Heads-Up is a monthly electronic newsletter for members of the IDA. If, for any reason, you no longer wish to receive this communique, kindly unsubscribe here. Editorial co-ordination by The Hothouse Communications, 011 678 3545.