“The National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to enforce a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on Thursday 26 March. From midnight on Thursday 26 March until midnight on Thursday 16 April, all South Africans will have to stay at home.”It has been more than two years since President Cyril Ramaphosa uttered […]
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The recent unrest and the humanitarian crisis arising from it have highlighted not only the inequality and anger pervading our society, but also the resilience of communities across the country that are working together to rebuild and bring about change at a local level. Community based organisations (CBOs) play a critical role in this landscape.
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It’s hard to believe that nearly two years have passed since we were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the many challenges that the pandemic has sown at a personal and economic level, there is so much to be grateful for and to celebrate about this beautiful country. The economic downturn and its devastating
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By Lusapho Njenge, Exxaro Resources Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development, and Armel Ciamala, Tysys Capital Group Manager for SMME Development and Financing There is no doubt that small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They make up a majority of the country’s businesses yet face a number of challenges that prevent them from
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Entrepreneurs are known for hustling hard, working beyond the typical nine to five to achieve success. Indeed, we continue to see lines blurring between what is public and what is personal when it comes to small business owners and their businesses. With identity so integrated between businessperson and brand, strengthening your personal brand is crucial
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By Chantyl Mulder Every professional, regardless of whether they are an engineer, lawyer, doctor or accountant, exists to serve society. From the onset, we believe that professionals have a duty to serve society. This stems from the fact that, first of all, they are a part of the elite class and are in the very
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Moving quickly can unlock attractive opportunities for entrepreneurs There comes a time in a business or one’s personal affairs when cashflow becomes tight. This is stressful, but normal. The cause is often varied and can be anything from delayed receipts, or the need for immediate liquidity to pursue attractive opportunities. The point is, life is
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The Covid-19 has caused remote working to become the norm for many companies, and it looks as though this working model may endure well beyond the pandemic. While remote working has many benefits, such as removing the commute to the office, it also presents a new set of challenges for both employees and managers. Impact
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Why employment is a by-product of business and how we can overcome the obstacles The great economies have always been built on cause and effect. When businesses are primed to succeed, unemployment reduces. The fact is, a company is either in growth or decline, and to ensure our future employment, growth quite obviously is imperative.
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By Dhiraj Mathapersadh – Project Officer at SAICA Enterprise Developmen Compliance is one of the most essential and often overlooked business functions for small business owners. For many entrepreneurs, the primary concern is revenue generation and ensuring profitability for their company. Business compliance is a legal requirement but is often not prioritised due to business
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