Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO) In February 2019, 985 SMEs were surveyed throughout Southern Africa on the all-important topic of ongoing learning for business owners and entrepreneurs. To summarise: 92% – Yes, in favour of online short courses and how-to guides The five most important skills development areas: Business management Financial management […]
Is it your dream to operate your own business?If so, now is the time to Think differently + Take Charge + Take Action. Have you ever looked at the legendary entrepreneurs and wondered how they got to where they are? Where did they start? Many successful entrepreneurs have started from humble beginnings – little or […]
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 behind these successful and growing enterprises. Winning an award is the ultimate recognition for every business owner and entrepreneur. It’s […]
The challenge of customer service in SMEs has never been greater as technology threatens to replace or overtake human interaction. While there is a strong case for the role of technology, Mike Anderson, Founder and CEO of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), says that at the end of the day people buy experiences more […]
Bunny Majaja from HOT 91.9 FM, an NSBC Media Partner, interviews Mike Anderson, CEO of the NSBC about Small Business Friday. Spring is here and with it the seventh Small Business Friday. In this interview, Bunny and Mike discuss the importance of supporting small business in your city. They also look at the what the Small […]
The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and the national sponsors of Small Business Friday (SBF) have announced that the 2018 Small Business Friday national celebration will take place at Breakfast Connect, an insightful business breakfast aimed to encourage, inspire and motivate business owners and entrepreneurs. Taking place on Friday 07 September at The Barnyard, Silverstar […]
The 7th Small Business Friday is now only one month away. 7 September 2018 is South Africa’s biggest Small Business day of the year. This powerful and meaningful movement is about mobilising all South Africans to support and buy from their local small businesses. Entrepreneurship is one of the cornerstones of the South African economy […]
