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Article provided by Medshield Getting medical aid quotes in South Africa is not too hard – most schemes today offer an easy way to access their quoting system. When you do not know what you are being quoted for, however, the process can get a little tricky. Below are some pointers on the ‘glossary of […]
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Article provided by Xero Find out what it takes to start and run an online business. And learn how it differs from a regular brick-and-mortar operation. This guide includes tips and insights from experts and owners who’ve done it all before. DOWNLOAD GUIDE
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According to Websitesetup.org, there are about 600 million blogs on the internet at the moment. In comparison, there are only 850 000 active podcasts with 30 million episodes. With these stats in mind and with the further idea that a high majority of people prefer to listen to information rather than read it, and a […]
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Mark Keating (Sales Guru CEO) has spent many years looking at and speaking to the top 1% of salesmen in the world. In this article, we will look at what is in the DNA of a Sales Guru. Then we will see how you can look at it and take from the primary elements in […]
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Article provided by Incredible Connection When it comes to supporting small businesses, Incredible Connection is all business. For over two decades, we’ve offered leading tech, first-to-market innovations, finance options, and tech support that deliver practical solutions for every business. As SA’s leading tech retailer, we recognise the power and impact that small businesses have on […]
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Article provided by King Price Insurance Depending on whose numbers you believe, cybercrime will cost the global economy anything between $1 trillion and $6 trillion this year alone. Bringing it close to home, TransUnion’s latest global fraud report shows that digital fraud attempts against the financial services industry in South Africa rose 187% between the […]
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Article written by Miranda Lusiba (Bizcommunity) I’ve learnt a few tough lessons in the last decade of running my own business. One of them is the fact that as much as I have a core business where I provide PR services because it’s the skill that I’ve mastered over two decades and can provide to […]
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Article provided by Medshield When first launched, the nation’s public healthcare service was the envy of many countries but, as its workload increased, waiting lists became longer and soon reached the stage where those who could afford it chose to seek help from the private sector. For those who were less well off, it was […]
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Article provided by Vodacom Download now for deals starting from R1 Vodacom Financial and Digital Services is pleased to announce that the much anticipated VodaPay super app is now live and can be accessed in the Google and Apple app stores. Available to customers on any mobile network, VodaPay launches with significant partners and discounts […]
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Article written by Mark Wilson (Chief Executive Officer – SYSPRO EMEA) The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down the global business market and has subsequently forced companies to close their doors for good. Though initially, this had left a lot of businesses scrambling to adjust, others have turned to business software, which has unlocked new opportunities […]
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Article provided by PayFast In line with the latest ecommerce trend, online payment gateway PayFast has announced the addition of MoreTyme, a buy now, pay later feature recently launched by digital retail bank TymeBank, as a payment option on their platform. The feature will benefit merchants, who will be paid upfront in full, and customers, […]
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Article provided by Seartec Why does your small business need a multifunctional printer (MFP)? MFPs can copy, print, scan and fax which means your business would have access to all these features in one machine. At first glance they look like an ordinary copier, but inside they’re a one-stop superhero who can boost your efficiency […]
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Article provided by Xero Simone Musgrave is the Founder of Musgrave – an African luxury brand specialising in artisan gin and spirits. In 2017 this rapidly growing spirits business approached the systems experts at Creative CFO to help them implement integrated cloud-based inventory management and accounting systems.
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Article provided by King Price Insurance Running a small to mid-sized business in South Africa today is fraught with challenges. For many SMEs, a setback could spell disaster and the loss of your livelihood. But, while it’s impossible to prevent incidents, well-prepared businesses can manage their risks through a comprehensive business insurance portfolio that mitigates […]
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Article provided by Zapper As the demand for contactless payments increases, business owners are debating whether to adopt NFC or QR codes as the best technology. But, both have a path forward in mobile payments, says Zapper CEO Brett White. The last year-and-a-half has seen a rapid rise in all forms of contactless payments. For […]
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Have you been lost down the rabbit hole of social media when all you meant to do was upload a post to your brand’s page? Or have you got a lead but it has gone cold because you are not sure where they are on the customer journey and you are too scared to re-send […]
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Do you have the best processes in place? The best product? And the best marketing? But struggling to keep your business going because you consistently have to train new employees? Then you may need to consider how empathic you are. Many employees are looking for companies that show care and consideration towards their employees. Your […]
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Mike Anderson (Founder & CEO of the NSBC) has spent many years researching and participating in the entrepreneurial journey and identified some key ingredients to becoming an entrepreneurial legend. Let’s look at these 12 key ingredients.
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Article provided by Glue Up Tysons, Virginia – Glue Up, a leading cloud-based all-in-one CRM platform operating in over 50 countries around the world, continues to revolutionize the way business professionals connect and build relationships with its new and improved Speed Networking Tool 2.0. Glue Up’s Speed Networking is the ultimate virtual community engagement tool. It […]
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Article provided by APS Whether you’re the kind of consumer that studies a monthly catalogue with calculator and magic marker in hand, or the person who in mid-July gets distracted from window-cleaning chores by pictures and best prices of Easter eggs, the thinking behind the creation of a store catalogue has changed little since the […]
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Article provided by Nedbank Nedbank is using its financial expertise to bring together some of its most impactful programmes, and those of its partners, aimed at supporting, growing and inspiring micro entrepreneurs and small businesses active in the informal sector under the Together, Beke le Beke initiative. The bank’s ‘Together, Beke le Beke’ initiative will […]
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Article written by Mark Wilson (Chief Executive Officer – SYSPRO EMEA&I) The events of the past year have shown that if organisations and industries are to keep up with the fast-paced change and uncertainty of the current market, they need to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. Having a skilled and talented workforce to use these […]
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Article provided by Medshield If preventative health-care methods are a new concept to you, then you will want to consider our benefit plans and value-added services. Preventative health-care methods include the use of health screenings, analysis, and upkeep before you feel or even know that anything is wrong. This way, you can prevent future illness […]
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Article written by Lezé Jonker (BEE and Labour Legal Advisor at SEESA Port Elizabeth) A Joint Venture (JV) is a business agreement between two or more entities whereby they agree to join their resources for the purpose to achieve a specific business goal. A JV is its own entity, separate and apart from the participants […]
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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 […]
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Article provided by Xero Almost two thirds of small business owners in South Africa are concerned with overcoming financial instability According to research announced today by Xero, the global small business platform, the top five priorities for South Africa’s SMEs as they look to grow are: expanding revenue streams (63%), preparing for financial instability (62%), […]
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Article provided by eSTUDY Recruiting talent for your business is an art as well as a science. Follow these five tips to make sure that you’re recruiting the best talent for your business – people who will help your business grow, and who are able to put your dreams into action.
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Article provided by Bizcommunity Digitalisation was already underway when COVID-19 began its rapid global spread, although many South African business owners had not yet felt the immediate impact of this trend. Before 2020, digital tools and business-orientated tech featured on many businesses to-do lists and five-year plans but these certainly weren’t and didn’t need to […]
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Crises. They come whether global or local, your small business will encounter a crisis at one time or another but how can you rebuild when you have been brought to your knees? The first step is to stand up and brush off the dust from your knees and prepare to put the first brick back […]
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Celebrating the importance and success of small businesses in South Africa, entries for the 2021 South African Small Business Awards will be closing soon. The awards, brought to the nation by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), recognises the tireless journey, hard work, outstanding achievements and excellence of entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout South Africa.
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Article provided by Salesforce For small business owners, there’s no such thing as an easy year – but 2020 will take some beating for the title of ‘most challenging’. SMEs were forced to rapidly reshape their business operations in order to survive – and to do so while balancing cost-saving in the face of widespread […]
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Article provided by Seartec Trying to match the right copier/printer to your business can be quite overwhelming. Do you choose a cheaper model and hope that it meets your current business requirements, or do you go for the new, pricey model and presume that it will be better in functionality?
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Articcle provided by Santam An entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset of constantly wanting to learn, share and disrupt the norm. This is even more vital when trying to keep your business afloat in the current economic environment the world finds itself in. Why? Because tough times often force focus and drive innovation, leading businesses to […]
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Article provided by Nedbank Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses accounted for 50% to 60% of South Africa’s workforce; and small, medium and micro enterprises by and large remain the bedrock of the economy even as they face the challenges of the recent looting as well as the overall decline of the […]
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Article provided by Bizcommunity COVID-19 has had innumerable effects on the country. While the human cost is undoubtedly the most severe of these, the economic impact has been profound. The restriction of movement to contain the virus has crippled the income earning capacity of many businesses. In particular, SMMEs that typically have little resources to […]
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As the world starts to emerge from the pandemic and more vaccines are administered and more businesses start to open, what is your goal for your SME? How can you set goals for a post-pandemic world? Let’s look at six ways to set a goal for your SME.