Article written by Rucien Petersen (Bizcommunity) There are many challenges businesses could face when it comes to building a brand on social media. A few challenges include lack of creativity, online reputation management, and the ability to become noticed and stand out. However, there is one challenge and theme that is becoming a daily issue […]
Article provided by PayFast When you start doing research into launching an ecommerce store, one important term that will definitely appear on your radar is payment gateway. While often overlooked by merchants setting up their first online store, it’s an extremely important component that enables online shoppers to pay you on your website. So without […]
Article written by Leander Opperman (Unlok Consulting (Pty) Ltd) In the previous article, I introduced the concepts of opportunity obsession and opportunity focus. Next I explore a second trait that I believe makes an entrepreneur “entrepreneurial”. In their search to find solutions for their customers’ pains, successful entrepreneurs apply effectuation (and effectual logic) which stands […]
Everyone knows that finding new clients can be daunting and finding the right client can be even harder. How do we prospect for our golden clients? Those clients who will be loyal, trustworthy and help contribute to the growth of our business. Here are three steps to prospect for your best clients online. STEP 1: […]
Article written by Renaud Anjoran (Global Sourcing Fair South Africa) Many productions have been transferred to China over the past 25 years. Some are being transferred out of China to places like Vietnam or Thailand these days. Moreover, of course, not all Chinese factories are doing a great job, so there is a great deal […]
Article written by Alison Job (MTN) In 2020 and into 2021, COVID-19 has impacted both the way that we live and the way that we do business. This is particularly true for SMEs, says the acting general manager for SME at MTN Business, Songezo Masiso. “However, while SMEs were hardest hit by the pandemic and […]
Article by Shelley Wanless (Small Business Lead South Africa & Egypt: Cisco) It is indisputable that the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing local lockdown have put major pressure on our local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector upon which the South African economy relies heavily as it employs a large percentage of the workforce. According […]
