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Is your business ready for the move to Cloud?
Cloud computing is the current buzzword in IT, but how much do we actually know about it? We speak to […]
The biggest mistakes made by entrepreneurs
Recently I judged a business plan competition for a large international non-profit organisation. The plans where submitted by youth entrepreneurs, from […]
5 Tech Innovations making Business Banking a Breeze
The world of financial technology (fintech) is growing faster than almost any other segment of the tech industry, global investment […]
Pam Golding’s tips for investing in property
When investing in property with a view to a sound medium to long term proposition, there are a number of […]
Pam Golding's tips for investing in property
When investing in property with a view to a sound medium to long term proposition, there are a number of […]
8 Ways The Consumer Protection Act Affects You
If you supply goods or services (supplier) or if you use goods and services (consumer), the Consumer Protection Act 68 […]
New $30m fund for sub-Saharan entrepreneurs launched
Small businesses from three emerging economies in the sub-Saharan African region are set to equally benefit from a $30 million […]
How to Talk up your Startup to Potential Investors
Research shows that five out of seven new small businesses in South Africa fail within the first year, all the […]
Black-owned SMEs to Benefit from ADreachs new Franchise Model
As many as twenty 100% black owned Out of Home (OOH) advertising companies are set to benefit from a public […]
‘I live, eat, breathe and sleep small business’ – Bokang Seritsane
Company Profile Name of company: Under 35 Mavericks Years in existence: 1 year Position: Founder and Chief Maverick Can you tell us […]
Brand culture lessons we can learn from the franchising industry
I was with a couple of senior corporate business managers during the weekend, debating the issue of franchises and which […]
Entrepreneurs pitch their way to success
Now in its fifth year, the Pitch and Polish programme held in Soweto on Saturday is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to have […]
3 Key Digital Strategies for Growing your Business
There are three key digital strategies to marketing any company operating within the tourism industry, in today’s highly digitised and connected society, that […]
62% of SMEs are turning small to large profits
New research reveals that as much as 38% small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are unprofitable in SA, with the other […]
The easiest business advice you’ll ever get
A business person is somebody who is all about their business, says motivational speaker and businessman Vusi Thembekwayo. “It’s your ability to […]
More funding for informal traders in Gauteng
The Gauteng government plans to pilot micro-financing loans and grants to informal traders in the province. This announcement was made by an […]
How smart leaders resolve workplace conflicts
Take a number of complete strangers from varied cultures and backgrounds with varied skills, experience and personalities, put them together […]
Promoting business solutions in poverty
The newly-launched Youth Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Programme (YEEP) has announced its winners for Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where the programme was rolled out. The programme was implemented by TechnoServe, an international […]
5 ways a University Degree can be useful to entrepreneurs
The great thing about entrepreneurship is that you don’t need tertiary education to become a successful entrepreneur. Think Steve Jobs (Apple), […]
High-tech trains for South Africa
State-of-the-art trains will hit the South African railway tracks towards the end of 2015, and will restore confidence in public transport. […]
12-year-old Entrepreneur is Making tracks in the Tech World
Young App designer Sam Berger is a youngster with innovation and entrepreneurial gifts unlike many of his peers. His ingenuity has seen him […]
Infrastructure Development Act signed into law
President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation bringing into operation the Infrastructure Development Act. The Act, which was signed into law by […]
Mobile Popularity Offers Great Opportunities for SMEs
A recent survey, conducted by global consulting firm Frost and Sullivan, identified Bring Your own Device (BYOD) as one of […]
How Savannah Fund is connecting African startups to Silicon Valley
Local tech startups just received another boost with American Venture Capital Savannah Fund‘s arrival on South African shores. The seed capital […]
Local procurement ‘to grow black entrepreneurs’
The government has set itself the target of procuring 75% of goods and services from South African producers as part […]
Maverick Awards Celebrate Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Maverick Awards kicked off in Johannesburg last night, Thursday 26 June. The youth entrepreneur awards are a first for […]
World-class Tech Hub planned for Johannesburg
Tshimologong Precinct will be launched in the coming year, making Johannesburg Africa’s latest technology centre. The hub, which will be set up […]
Google’s New App Puts Virtual Reality On Your Smartphone
Google has launched an app called Cardboard that lets users slot their Android device into a hand-made cardboard viewer. When looked […]
SMEs to create 90% of jobs by 2030: Small business minister
The newly appointed small business development minister Lindiwe Zulu’s department will help power the National Development Plan goal of 90% of jobs being […]
South Africa first in Africa for investment
South Africa was Africa’s best foreign direct investment (FDI) performer in 2013, topping the charts for both inflows and outflows […]
‘Get your hands dirty, that is where you find diamonds’ – Swaady Martin-Leke
Company Profile Name of company: YSWARA Years in existence: 2 years Position: Founder and CEO Can you tell us a little […]
3 ways to become a more skilled risk taker
All entrepreneurs are to varying degrees familiar with risk and it’s close companion fear, but to develop and expand their businesses, business […]
Five Important Questions Entrepreneurs should ask themselves
According the Moneyweb’s Marc Ashton, the reality is that success in a small businesses often comes down to luck and timing, but […]
Business Confidence Among SMEs Declines as Economy Slows
The small-business sector has not been immune to South Africa’s current challenging economy with business confidence in the sector declining […]
Mobile tech firms to bring health apps to wearable technology
The world’s largest mobile technology firms including Apple Inc, Samsung Electronics Co and Google Inc are looking for non-invasive ways to monitor blood […]
Telling a Responsible Story of Entrepreneurship
“We’ve bridged a time when entrepreneurship was an unknown word. Incubation was about chickens and babies and certainly there was […]
The Role of Women in Africa’s Economy
Five of the world’s estimated 20 female central bank governors come from southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Seychelles, Madagascar […]
Youth urged to seize business opportunities
The Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu, says South African youth must make the most of the opportunities that democracy has […]
5 Ways Your Small Business Can Use Twitter to Develop Sales Leads
Businesses are discovering that Twitter is a very effective tool for marketing and sales. Your prospects and customers are talking […]
What SMEs need to know about the POPI Act
POPI seems to be the new buzzword, but there is still much work to do in ensuring business owners know about the […]
How Smaller Businesses Can Help Africa Thrive
Sub-Saharan Africa is a rare bright spot in a still-sluggish world economy, with the International Monetary Fund projecting 6% output […]
The Importance of Planning for Success
One of the qualities that make entrepreneurs distinctive is that they have the courage to start. Whether it is copying […]
The most Business-Friendly Country in Africa
South Africa is likely to be the most business-friendly country in Africa, leading up to 2018. This is according to […]
5 of the Biggest Investment Mistakes made by Millionaires
Independent financial consultancy deVere Group recently conducted a survey among their millionaire clients. The Group asked 880 clients what their number one […]
‘Entrepreneurship is in my blood’ – Tanya Naidoo
Company Profile Name of company: ImageCorp Years in existence: 18 years Position: Director Can you tell us a little bit about […]
TEDA’s Funding Fair to Focus on SME Support and Growth
Small business and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend the Tshwane small medium and micro enterprises funding fair. The fair takes place, […]
The Secrets to Franchising Success
Like most South Africans, Stelio Nathanael loves meat on the braai. His chain of restaurants – ChesaNyama, which also means “burn meat” […]
Cost of Tax Compliance still too High for SMEs
SMMEs have difficulty filing tax returns due to the various taxation treatments and the complexity of the country’s tax laws. This […]
South Africa’s labour law compares well globally
South Africa’s labour law is on par with many developed countries, according to a new report comparing labour legislation governing redundancies and restructuring in […]
South Africa’s Labour Law Compares well Globally
South Africa’s labour law is on par with many developed countries, according to a new report comparing labour legislation governing redundancies […]
The Internet comes to Africa on a Mobile
According to new research by Swedish telecoms multinational Ericsson, mobile data traffic in sub-Saharan Africa is set to increase 20-fold […]
What I wish I knew starting out as an entrepreneur
A bright summer’s morning on November first, 2003, I remember waking up and deciding that today is the day I […]
5 Laws Every Business Owner can’t Afford to Ignore
Whether you are starting out or have been operating a business for years, it’s always good to familiarise yourself with the laws […]
The big branding question is, who has it and who doesn’t?
After a number of years as a serial marketing entrepreneur and working with many brands from start-ups to multinationals, I’ve […]
