In society’s current linear economy of natural resources, production, consumption and then waste, there is a belief that our resources are infinite and there is no need to protect them. But recent research claims that in the next 30 or so years many of our resources will be depleted and this could have a major […]
Article provided by Salesforce Small businesses are the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy. Companies like yours represent a staggering 98 percent of all businesses in the country and employ 50-60 percent of the workforce. But growing a business is no easy feat. The pandemic made it clear that you need to be responsive if you […]
With more people becoming comfortable with working online and with the cutbacks happening in businesses, being able to present online effectively has become a prerequisite. But how can you ensure your message is received and that you hold the attention of your participants throughout the presentation? Here are six steps to presenting online effectively.
Article written by Alan Shannon (Executive for Client Engagement, Professional Banking and Small-business Services – Nedbank) The global economic landscape has undergone a seismic shift since the arrival of COVID-19 over a year ago. However, while the pandemic caused significant business challenges, it also triggered and accelerated many innovations as organisations adapted to change, often […]
Article written by Ayla Solomon (Bizcommunity) Fact: Highly engaged customers spend 300% more than the average shopper, account for 90% more frequent purchases, and are five times more likely to choose the same brand for a future purchase. As much as the term ‘customer engagement’ is frequently used, don’t let the buzzword stop the immense […]
Article written by Leander Opperman from Unlok Consulting (Pty) Ltd In my final article in this series, I consider the important aspect of being a balanced leader, when embarking on an entrepreneurial journey. In discussing how an in-house lawyer named Darwin E. Smith became CEO of ailing Kimberly-Clark in 1971 (stunningly turning around the firm’s […]
Article provided by Liberty Corporate COVID-19 is entrenching new ways of living and working, and through this period of adaptation in a global health crisis, it has become apparent that many things are beyond our control. Having a handle on your finances is one way of ensuring that you feel empowered through this difficult and […]
