The Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report for 2021 was released recently and this is what it had to say about Africa as a region and some of the most prosperous ecosystems in Africa. In the report, it was noted that start-ups are a rapid and resilient job growth engine and there is a 10% […]
Article provided by PayFast South Africa’s retail sector has entered the age of e-commerce, with total online retail sales expected to reach R42-billion by the end of 2021. From the rise of contactless payments to the boom in social commerce, the pandemic has significantly altered consumer expectations when it comes to making purchases online. To […]
Article written by Thembani Biyam (Bizcommunity) A few years ago, the majority of South Africans had never made a single purchase online. Today, the local e-commerce market has experienced a massive boom as lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 made online shopping feel like the safer, and sometimes the only option for […]
Article written by Alan Shannon (Nedbank Executive: Client Engagement – Professional Banking and Small Business Services) There are increasing reports from across the world about the heavy toll that COVID-19 and the global lockdown responses have taken on people’s mental well-being. Many experts agree that the negative impact on the mental health of individuals may […]
Article written by Gideon Galloway (King Price) Ask South African consumers who King Price is, and chances are that most will be able to tell you. But have you ever heard of Brandbunny.com? No? How about Salvage City, or 13th Floor Logistics? 30Thirty Carriers? Frankly, I’m not surprised. They’re among the less-successful ventures on my […]
Digital marketing has many elements but one which is cost-effective and viable for SMEs to pursue is e-mail marketing. E-mails are important in converting clicks into clients. By having a good CRM and email strategy, you can walk your customer through the capture, nurture, wow cycle with ease and get good results from your efforts. […]
Article provided by SALESGURU We can’t get away from the fact that management skills have had to be scrutinised even more than before since the pandemic kicked in. We are all facing a multitude of challenges on top of the usual work and personal stress we were accustomed to. “Some of the biggest challenges sales […]
Article provided by Access Bank Alliance Banking has become central to the Access Bank strategy, and we have seen significant growth in market opportunities for this specialised service. Part of our growth strategy is the introduction of new skills and proficiency, so we are delighted to share our appointment of the new Head: Alliance Banking, […]
Article provided by JOBJACK Recruitment is a crucial part of expanding your business. Having the right recruitment strategy for your company is key to finding the right talent, without wasting time and resources on the process. Online recruitment platforms can become your number one ally in resource management in the long term. Online platforms have […]
Article provided by Marsh Property owners should always keep an eye on the condition of their buildings and grounds to ensure good maintenance. Extreme changes in weather can cause damage over time; seasonal high winds or other dangerous weather conditions could also make a bad situation worse. Although property insurance policies/Building Insurance provides protection against […]
