Article written by Aletia Oberholster from Spoor & Fisher In the current economic climate in South Africa and abroad, securing a loan or obtaining access to capital can be challenging. Yet many undertakings have a valuable asset that may assist in accessing capital, namely, intellectual property, notably trade marks. It is called “intellectual” because it […]
Failure. For many entrepreneurs this word strikes dread in their heart. What will you do if you fail? What will people think of you should you fail? But these are thoughts we should be putting to bed. Failure needs to be viewed in a new light. Let’s look at the advantages of failure for your […]
Article provided by Old Mutual The funding conundrum for small businesses requires two key questions to be asked and answered. One, are the business’ finances currently managed well? If not, why not? And what remedial actions can be put in place? Two, is there really a need for financial support and will that enable the business to […]
Article provided by MiWay If there’s one thing these young go-getters have in common, it’s a determination to succeed. Here are four tips to inspire entrepreneurs, no matter what your age
Article provided by Spoor & Fisher Millennials have been under the microscope for a number of years now, with many organisations carrying out extensive research about this generation, their needs and how businesses can meet their demands. This has led to various stereotypes about the characteristics and behaviours of a group of millions of people born over […]
Article provided by FedEx E-commerce has changed the way the world conducts business, and the rise in technology has made it easier to interact with customers quickly and across borders. With economies becoming more interconnected, companies large and small are now able to access markets that were previously unattainable. With a growing shift in retail […]
With the advent of social media, the method of sales has changed. People are no longer swayed by hard sales tactics but prefer a softer approach. How can you use social media to increase your sales? And what is social selling? Social selling is the precursor to closing a deal online. It is answering questions, […]
Article provided by SalesGuru Parrots are very pretty as you probably have noticed. And they certainly spend a lot of time fluffing their feathers and preening themselves. The problem is that when you put a bunch of them in a cage, they really don’t look any different to one another. Beauty, it seems, isn’t a […]
Article by provided by epic ERP You’re making a profit, and you have a team of analysts reviewing the market to ensure that your business is going places; but (and it’s a big one) are you sure this is future-proofing your business? Are you positive the future you’re planning for your business is right? Feeling slightly […]
Adv. Carien van Dijk – Tax director at The Supremacy Group Make 2018 the year in which you learn a completely new and extremely valuable skill – how to do your own 2018 tax return. After conducting an informal social media survey last month in South Africa, we found that people feel doing their own taxes […]
