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With wearing a mask and social distancing becoming more and more of the norm, small businesses have had to move online to meet their potential clients. But where and how can you network effectively online? Here are six ideas on networking online.
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Article provided by Netcash Changing Lives is an independent project created by author and neuroscience coach, Tanya Kunze, and media personality and executive producer, Hein Kaiser, to effect positive change in South Africa, and the world. The project is shaped around 67 short online episodes where Kunze takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery, reframing […]
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In this guide, your SME will benefit from insights on the following: Understanding a sales funnel How do conversions occur? Improving each stage of the sales funnel Practical tips on how to convert leads to customers How marketing can support your sales optimisation Download the guide here. Lulalend is a proud Partner of the NSBC
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Article provided by Isuzu 22 Truck and body configurations to choose from As a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Isuzu takes pride in its ability to provide business solutions by offering a wide range of medium, heavy and extra-heavy commercial vehicles for all applications. With its latest programmes, Isuzu aims to save customers time by […]
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Article written by Lauren Hartzenberg (Bizcommunity) The Ecommerce Challenge, hosted by Ecommerce.co.za on 30 June, gathered experts and entrepreneurs in South Africa’s online retail space for a one-day virtual event focused on knowledge-sharing. The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be a boon for online retail. In 2020, total growth for online retail in South Africa […]
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Article provided by Pine3 Marketing Marketing is essential for all businesses, but it’s even more important for start-ups. If people don’t know about your start-up and what it offers, they probably won’t buy your products or use the services you have on offer. As your business grows and expands its presence, it may attract customers […]
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Article provided by BulkSMS To grow a business today means consistently engaging and interacting with potential and existing customers. Customers who not only demand good service, but expect regular communication too. These increasing expectations pose a continual challenge for small businesses to find familiar and accessible ways to interact with their customers. And without the […]
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Hannes de Beer, Owner of HNJ Financial Solutions explains how his business was established as a firm to provide accounting, payroll, tax and business advisory solutions to individuals, small businesses (SME’s) and companies. His company is based in Cape Town, but their client reach is country wide, with their niche market being remote solutions in […]
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Article provided by HP With an increasing number of people working remotely, data protection is critically important, as even normal operations can bring risk if users unknowingly introduce compromised hardware or firmware to their device. That’s why an integrated chain of trust built around the AMD Secure Processor is so important.
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Article provided by Medshield Medical Scheme At any get-together or party, someone is bound to bring up topics such as politics, insurance, and medical aid schemes. South Africa has a few major private healthcare medical schemes that have remained popular for the last few decades. To make comprehensive coverage both affordable and easy to understand, […]
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There is no time like the present to start investing in your dream. The pandemic has highlighted to many that tomorrow is not always granted and we need to do what we have been putting off today. If you have enjoyed the freedom of working from home or dreamed about being your own boss, now […]
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Article provided by Nedbank As the country faces a third and (potentially a fourth) wave of COVID-19 with associated lockdowns; even more South Africans are adopting entrepreneurial mindsets. However, with this comes a greater need for small- and micro-business support in the form of flexible and adaptive business tools and innovations such as mobile on-the-go […]
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Article written by Dr Hayley Haupt (Bizcommunity) Culture is the heart of your organisation. It’s a combination of your business’ values, mission, and goals – and it’s a long time in the building. In this remote work environment, sustaining organisational culture becomes even more important and reaching everyone in various locations is even more challenging. […]
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Article provided by Lulalend There is a good reason why the saying goes “first impressions last” and this is particularly important for small businesses. Once they’ve connected with a new customer, businesses should focus on offering high-quality delivery over the long-term. It begins with a client’s first interaction with businesses or brands and continues throughout […]
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Article provided by BulkSMS As COVID-19 continues to spread across borders and countries, companies are changing the way they communicate with their customers and teams. It’s no longer business-as-usual messaging notifying us of sales specials, or monthly payment reminders, we’re now getting SMSes telling us to “stay inside and stay healthy”. As a bulk SMS […]
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Article provided by Pine3 Marketing Social media can be an important channel to reach potential customers and keep in touch with your current customers. Here are eight tips on how to increase your number of followers and engagement on social media:
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Article written by Eustace Mashimbye (Published on Bizcommunity) Entrepreneurship and innovation are the backbone of the South African economy, and it is Proudly South African’s mandate to promote those companies that manufacture, grow or produce local goods and services, creating thousands of jobs in the process. The current spate of looting, which has mostly hit […]
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Veronica Paddy, is the Co-owner of Scibotron, a software engineering company who integrate software and process control systems using well-known and custom designed/engineered software with the aim of automating processes.
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Article provided by Marsh We consider most things as binary – yes or no, win or lose. Insurance is not as black and white. The relevance of insurance has never been more evident, where we all win when appropriate cover is in place for precisely the risks we could potentially face in the future.
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Article provided by xneelo Xneelo asked experienced WordPress developer, Jonathan Bossenger, to share a few WordPress tips and tricks that make the platform even easier to use. Here’s what he had to say. Each time WordPress gets an update, new and interesting tools are added to it, making it more secure, robust and easier to […]
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Article provided by Sasria It was no surprise when the tenth Allianz Risk Barometer – released in January this year – listed Business Interruption, Pandemic Outbreak and Cybersecurity Incidents respectively as the COVID-19 trio top global business risks. The trio are reflective of the socio-economic disruption predominantly caused by lockdowns in many countries over the […]
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Article written by Andre Bresler (Managing Partner – Benchmark International -South Africa) Finding mutually beneficial outcomes in the face of mutually destructive alternatives. Shareholder disputes are as commonplace as domestic divorces and – like family law – company law has clear mechanisms that define the boundaries of fair play. The correlations between domestic and shareholder […]
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Article written by Shonisani Tshikalange (Agility Channel) As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb, there are growing pleas for some sectors to be bumped up the vaccination queue. Agility Agri, an employee benefit and healthcare solution for the agricultural industry, has asked that farmers and farm workers be prioritised for vaccination. The Shoprite […]
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Article provided by xneelo We’re proud to share our partnership with CodeSpace, a global education institution that specialises in teaching coding and technology skills. It’s no secret, xneelo is passionate about helping small businesses grow.
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Article provided by Flickswitch IoT connectivity is everywhere, from routers to sensors and applications. Companies use different mobile network connectivity types depending on their needs. Choosing which is the right one for your project can be tricky. Should you choose a managed APN, a business-grade prepaid service or rely on roaming? In this article, we’ll […]
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When launching a start-up you may be bombarded with myths that hold you back. Today we will debunk the myths and help you to start your journey to being a successful entrepreneur. Each myth looks at different aspects of the entrepreneurial journey. Let’s take a look at seven myths about launching a start-up.
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Article provided by PayFast Social media has different layers, but as a whole, it’s about people. It acts as a virtual platform for people to express themselves, communicate with their friends and family, and connect with brands they adore. On the flip-side, it’s a space where digital entrepreneurs, like you, can give your brand a […]
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Article written by Alan Shannon (Executive: Client Engagement, Professional Banking & Small Business Services – Nedbank) Running an online business on one’s own is part of the new wave of entrepreneurship. Young adults who want to be the boss and are confident that they can manage their business finances are driven to create their own […]
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Article provided by Xero Xero launches a suite of cloud tax tools in South Africa to support small businesses as they recover and rebuild from COVID-19 Ahead of tax filing season, Xero, the global small business platform, has launched VAT e-filing in South Africa to speed up the process of filing taxes for SMEs and save […]
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Article provided by Pine3 Marketing Instagram has become a huge hit in the business world. The social media platform currently has over 25 million active business profiles – with small businesses being the majority. A lack of growth on Instagram often comes down to making common yet easy to avoid mistakes. Here are 7 Instagram […]
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Article provided by WAPPoint (Pty) Ltd Tips on how to get your business back on track and geared for the future. As a business owner, you may be feeling a little lost since the way you have always done business has been compromised during this COVID-19 pandemic. To help you get back on track, we’ve […]
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Article provided by MTN MTN Business App of the Year Awards now open for entry, offering biggest prize money ever Marking ten years since the launch of this national platform to recognise local champions of app development talent, the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards are now officially open for entry. This year’s […]
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Article provided by Access Bank Are you a woman who owns and runs her own innovative business, looking for a grant that will assist you to expand? Perhaps you’re seeking expert training to grow your business? Sounds like you’re a Womenpreneur, and you could qualify for a grant of up to R200 000.00 and a […]
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Charl van Niekerk, CEO of Thuthukani Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd, shares how they are a cybersecurity solutions provider. He says that they help business owners improve cybersecurity by over 80% while improving operational efficiency and reducing operational costs by more than 60%. They pride themselves in providing BIG business cybersecurity solutions to SMEs at small […]
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Power outages, the pandemic, and now a looting and destruction crisis. What’s next for small businesses? The small business sector has been struck with another devastating blow over the past few days. Thousands of small businesses, formal and informal, are no longer operating due to the unrest and looting which has resulted in billions of […]
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Article provided by Santam When you take the plunge and start your own business, inevitably a feeling of euphoria follows! It’s good to be excited, but it’s also essential to start thinking ahead to future-proof your brand-new venture when the tough times hit. As it is commonly known, few businesses make it past the three-year […]