Article written by Jannie Rossouw, Head: Sanlam Business Market It is my experience as a consumer and sample of one, that the level of professionalism in business is on the decline. The question, therefore, is what it means to be professional in our businesses and what can we do to improve our level of professionalism.
Article provided by Fedhealth If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur in South Africa, you will know sourcing, closing and retaining clients is becoming increasingly competitive, even though the demand for services is growing. But whether you are selling services or products, having a basic but effective digital strategy in place can help […]
The NSBC in association with World Famous Events brings you My Business Expo: Cape Town. It’s the most successful event for anyone serious about starting or growing a business and will take place in less than three months at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 24 August 2017. The much anticipated My Business Expo […]
When beginning a new business, it is critical to consider who the competition will be and how you can overcome them. There are a wide variety of competitors, some of them are common knowledge while others may be surprising but they all need to be considered when working on who your potential competitors are.
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Article by Natalie Slabbert, Candidate Attorney at Spoor & Fisher In the age of technology, where terrorist organisations have social media pages and tweet regularly, the ingenuity of counterfeiters has meant that where five years ago, “Fucci” or “Roach” handbags were only available in the alleys of Hillbrow, fake goods can now be purchased online […]
Finding a business partner for your start-up can be a complicated thing. There are many aspects to consider before you go into a partnership with another person or business. Here are four points to consider when selecting an ideal partner for your business.
Your friend has decided to take the big plunge and start their own business. They are excited and keen and you are willing to support them but how? Here are some good ways to support and help your friend grow their business to the next level.
The South African entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing but there are aspects which limit it from reaching its full potential. When you consider a country’s business ecosystem, you are concerned with its macro-economic stability, infrastructure, education, labour market efficiency, technological readiness and market size. These influence how well entrepreneurs will succeed in a country. According to […]
Article by Loyal1 South Africa The most common definition of a loyalty and rewards programme is a “structured marketing intervention that rewards and encourages specific customer behaviour (transaction value, purchase frequency, basket spread/product cross-holding and tenure) which is beneficial to the programme owner or sponsor”. This sounds like a very intimidating and daunting task, especially […]
Article written by Jannie Rossouw, Head: Sanlam Business Market Kaizen, a Japanese word and philosophy meaning “change for better”, reminds us that incremental and continuous improvement in life and business can and will propel us forward. This philosophy is powerful, because the implementation of it is all inclusive, from the business owner(s) to the most […]
