Article by Sales Guru When change seems the only constant, it can become the key focus in the daily management of a sales team. This leaves very little time to focus on leading a sales team and the management of high-yield activities that ensure not only that the target is met, but a healthy pipeline […]
This year, the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) will mark the thirteenth anniversary of the South African Small Business Awards. The prestigious South African Small Business Awards recognises the tireless journey, hard work and outstanding achievements of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurial Success. It is a celebration of the most outstanding businesses and the mercurial individuals […]
Article provided by iProtect To have ventured out and set up your own business you have to be super brave or insane right? In this day and age with all the challenges facing any rational person you have to be brave but not necessarily insane. As a starting point we will conduct the insanity test.
Article provided by BulkSMS So, you’ve got a great SMS marketing campaign idea and you’re all set to hit send, but do you even know who your SMSes are going to? Is your database a list of interested customers, or are you taking a shot in the dark and hoping the right message gets to […]
2021 has been a rollercoaster of a year, but let’s look at four key small business marketing statistics for the world and South Africa. These stats highlight areas where small businesses can focus their marketing in the hope of building a larger customer base and increasing the chances of positive word-of-mouth advertising.
Article provided by Pine3 Marketing Wondering why clicks are not converting to customers? Did you know that 80% of sales are made on the 5th to 12th contact? Chances are that you are focusing on driving traffic to your site or getting ad clicks, but not having a process for following these leads up properly.
Article written by Lindile Xoko In a time of crisis and unpredictability, Lindile Xoko has written a guide, a playbook, a step-by-step ‘how to’ for the budding entrepreneur. The Young Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Using failure as a shortcut to success will enable and empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge – how to monetise ideas, build a sustainable […]
Article provided by Vodacom Supporting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as they navigate the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic is an ongoing commitment that Vodacom Business delivers on in our Fast Forward Series. Currently in its third season, after successfully debuting in 2019, the aim of the free-to-attend series is to drive […]
Article provided by Telkom South Africa recently witnessed civil unrest that led to the destruction of infrastructure, looting, and violence that severely impacted many small and medium businesses and informal traders in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Telkom has heeded the call to help clean up, rebuild, and grow South Africa(SA) by launching the SME […]
Article written by Nelisiwe Masango Stories inspire many of us. In fact, most of us probably have at least one story – be it fact or fiction – that has set off a spark of inspiration instrumental in motivating us. My life story was inspired by the Will Smith movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. The […]
