Highly regarded as South Africa’s foremost authoritative resource featuring the latest projects, trends and developments in small business development. There is little doubt that entrepreneurship requires intentional support to be a major source of employment and driver of growth in our economy. Some of the common challenges experienced by these entrepreneurs are: access to markets; […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses and gaps in South Africa’s digital economy, setting in motion a reaction that has seen citizens, corporates and small businesses ramping up on digital innovation. MTN Business says the App of the Year Awards recipients will help SA achieve its digital potential. Both the public and private sectors responded
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In part seven of the Small Business Survival Toolkit series, Ravi Pillay, Ph.D. candidate at the Gordon Institute of Business Science focusing on Multi-stakeholder Partnerships linked to development and improving livelihoods, shares some insights on marketing in a post-Covid era. Compiled by Tarren Bolton In part 7 of the Small Business Survival Toolkit series, Ravi
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With successful butcheries already established in Thokoza and Katlehong, entrepreneur Dexter Letele, has secured a R5 000 000 loan to launch a third site, bringing Dexter’s Hyper Meat Market to the Vosloorus area of Natalspruit in Gauteng. The strong brand recognition and proven track record that Letele has achieved since first starting his business twenty years ago
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Thirty-four-year-old Yanga Duma, a native of the Mdantsane township in East London, is no stranger to the insurance or financial services industry. His journey started when he joined Standard Bank’s Business Banking Division and served as a Business Banker and Manager. He also worked at Liberty Life before starting his own financial services business. Duma’s
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In part five of the Small Business Survival Toolkit series, Professor Caren Scheepers addresses the subject of leadership and crisis in a Covid era. Compiled by Tarren Bolton Caren Scheepers is a Professor in Contextual Leadership; Organisational Design and Gender Studies and management consultant who has worked in various environments – the financial sector, e-commerce
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The fourth part of the Small Business Survival Toolkit series tackles the subject of South Africa’s macroeconomic strategy with Professor Adrian Saville. Compiled by Tarren Bolton Professor Adrian Saville, Chief Investment Officer of Cannon Asset Managers, and GIBS visiting professor, has extensive asset management experience across all major asset classes and jurisdictions. Adrian consults widely
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As debates around how to unlock future potential of mining and related exploration rights continue, the interconnectedness – and dependence – of stakeholders in the industry remains a critical consideration when it comes to mapping collective sustainable long-term success. With Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) a key means of bridging gaps and enabling positive community
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In a world of CSI and ESD, commitment is one of the foundations for successful development outcomes and Nthonyana Kitsa oozes commitment in bucketloads. Nthonyana calls herself a resource mobilisation and partner development professional, which slots perfectly into the ethos of her role as Regional Manager, Gauteng for Black Umbrellas. Black Umbrellas (BU), a partner
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The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, has announced a new partnership with Rand Pharmaceutical Distributors that will see the expansion and growth of this innovative 100% black-owned and managed company that services independent pharmacies, private practices and small clinics. “Vumela sees an opportunity to support an acquisition that will boost capacity
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