Brisch Administration Services

15/10/2026

Delegation can free up time. But it can also do something more important: build capability within the business.

When responsibility and accountability sit where the work is done, the practice becomes less dependent on the owner for tasks that don't require their direct involvement.

That capability doesn't always need to be built in-house. Outsourcing selected administrative functions can give a practice access to the expertise and support it needs, without having to develop every capability internally.

**The goal isn't to delegate everything. It's to build the right support around the business so it can operate more effectively.**

13/10/2026

There are only so many hours in one person's day.

Business capacity can come from elsewhere: people, processes, information, technology and clearly defined responsibilities.

This week's video looks at why building capacity isn't only about asking the owner to do more.

08/10/2026

There's a lot that sits around the advice itself.

This month, we're looking at what happens when you consider the practice not only as a place where advice is delivered, but as a business with its own people, processes, systems and capacity.

Read our blog for more - https://brisch.co.za/advisor-as-business-owner/

06/10/2026

An advisory practice can be successful in many different ways.

For October, we're looking at the business behind the advice — the people, processes, systems, information and capacity that support the client experience.

The question isn't whether every adviser should build a bigger business.

It's whether the business being built reflects what the owner actually wants it to become.

Building an advisory practice involves systems, capacity and operations that support a sustainable financial advisory business.

25/09/2026

A strong practice isn't about doing more. It's about making sure the right things get your attention.

Advisers bring expertise, judgement and relationships that are difficult to replace. But not every task requires their direct involvement.

When responsibilities are clearly defined, knowledge is shared and the practice has the right support around it, advisers can spend more of their time where they add the most value — working with clients, making important decisions and thinking about the future of the business.

The result is more effective involvement.

23/09/2026

"Today, as we celebrate Heritage Day, we are reminded of what makes South Africa so special — our diversity, our different cultures, languages, traditions and the many stories that make us who we are.

It is those differences that make us unique, but they are also what enable us to learn from one another and work together as a team.

Our heritage is not only about where we come from, but also about what we share with one another. We may be different in many ways, but we are all part of the same South African story.

Let us celebrate our differences, respect one another, and appreciate the richness that each person brings to our workplace and to our country.

Let’s celebrate who we are, where we come from, and the beautiful diversity that makes us South African. Happy Heritage Day, everyone."
- Beverley Williams, BRISCH Short-Term Administrator

23/09/2026

Celebrating the BRISCH way! Showcasing our truly South African spirit with some truly South African snacks🇿🇦

21/09/2026

The best adviser/support relationships are not built on the assumption that everything will always go smoothly.

Beverley Williams, Short-Term Administrator, captures this well: clear instructions, open communication, realistic expectations and mutual understanding create a smoother workflow.

These sound simple. In practice, they are the foundations that make collaboration work — particularly when a process involves multiple people, providers or dependencies.

16/09/2026

What makes a good adviser/support relationship?

For Beverley, it comes down to four things: clear instructions, open communication, realistic expectations and mutual understanding.

Simple? Yes.

Important? Absolutely.

When both sides understand what is needed, what the priorities are and what can reasonably be expected, the whole process becomes easier to navigate.

15/09/2026

What does the work behind the advice actually look like?

We asked Alexis Kitchen, Short-Term Administrator at BRISCH, to share a little about what goes on behind the scenes — from keeping things moving to following up, solving problems and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

There’s a lot that happens between an instruction and the final outcome.

Meet the people behind the practice.