Article written by Karl Westvig (CEO Retail Capital) South African small business owners should accept that government does nothing for the sector and that announcements about relief for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are merely political rhetoric. Once we collectively come to that understanding, the current survival and future sustainability of the sector can be […]
Article by Jo-Anne Botes (Executive for marketing at Liquid Telecom) The concept of gig work is being readily accepted by millennials, who are openly embracing the idea of career flexibility to acquire wide-ranging skills and exposure to various roles, without being tied down to one life-long profession.
Article provided by Retail Capital “Between today and 2030, the digital revolution will profoundly change how small business owners in South Africa operate, attract funding, grow their businesses and change our economic landscape,” writes Retail Capital CEO, Karl Westvig. Our economy is changing lightning-fast, with technology being the single biggest catalyst. Between now and 2030, robotics, […]
Article by Dalene Sechele-Manana, Head: Specialised Markets at Mercantile Bank A recent World Bank Report on the micro-, small- and medium business sector (MSME) in South Africa indicated that female ownership of these businesses has declined in the past decade by a whopping ten percent, from 48% in 2008 to just 38% in 2017. It […]
Article by Paul Kent, MD of Sureswipe Unlike other emerging economies, the challenge of financial inclusion in South Africa is not the low numbers of bank card holders but rather the low numbers of payment acceptance points. There are around 80-million bank cards in circulation, yet usage within these accounts remains low. Many South Africans […]
Article provided by Milpark Education Disruption is not a new concept. The difference in our modern world is that disruption happens at a much faster pace, and with this rapid disruption comes a need for businesses to keep up or get left behind. Adopting a start-up mindset presents a unique opportunity for bigger businesses, as […]
