Article written by Christian Harbeck (ActionCOACH – Business Coach, Constania) You’ve spent years building a business, now it’s time to monetise. But you’re not sure how to get your business to the next stage, maybe give it a fresh look or bring some youthfulness into the mix? How do you increase the value of your […]
Developing fertile environments within business industries is crucial for the growth of the economy as well as building up communities to become thriving places for commerce. But what does it take to build a business ecosystem? Firstly, let’s look at who will participate in the business ecosystem? Like a biological ecosystem, business ecosystems are made […]
Article provided by Sage As a small business owner, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of financial data you must track and store. Every successful small business leaves a trail of hundreds – if not thousands or millions – of transactions in its wake. Depending on your industry, these transactions may take […]
Article provided by Santam Five out of seven small businesses in South Africa fail within their first year of operation. As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, small business owners are finding themselves having to adjust to a very different business environment. There is a cascade of complex new risks that entrepreneurs must contend […]
Article written by Noluthando Ndala Barnard Inc. What is the voetstoots clause, and what defects can be covered by the legal concept? In the normal course of operations, it will often be necessary for small businesses to purchase second-hand goods from local suppliers. In most cases, a voetstoots clause will affect the transaction.
Article provided by Cindy Norcott Are people becoming an old-fashioned, unfavourable resource? After all, they can be emotional, unreliable, can pass on viruses, and even loot businesses. There has been a rise in retrenchments and automation, often due to cost cutting pressures, fear of trade unions and one-sided labour laws that protect employees, often at […]
Article provided by Simply The last three years have undoubtedly been some of the most challenging years for small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa. Businesses of all sizes have had to learn how to adapt and become resilient – in a very short amount of time. With the challenges posed by the pandemic, the […]
Mike Anderson (NSBC founder & CEO) and Christina Close (Love Jacaranda co-founder) discuss how to build a business during the boom of the digital economy and how to continue to make it successful. Christine Close worked in the corporate environment until September 2021 when she decided to focus solely on the side hustle she had […]
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Article by Ushir Ahir (Director) & Clinton Mphahlele (Candidate Attorney) Lawtons Incorporated If indeed a brand is the single most important investment of a business, it isn’t surprising that the name (brand) of a medical scheme bears significant importance. Not only to the medical scheme and its members, but also to the public at large. […]
Article provided by The Tax Shop Accountants “All company bosses want a policy on corporate social responsibility. The positive effect is hard to quantify, but the negative consequences Of a disaster are enormous” – English economist and academic, Noreena Hertz Stimulating the SME sector is considered as one of the quicker ways to rejuvenating the […]
