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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 […]
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The NSBC approached some of their Premier Members to learn more about how they approached entrepreneurship and becoming a successful small business. Today we will feature 55 Tulbagh. Sera Von Gericke has always dreamed of turning her parent’s beautiful Cape Dutch home in Guateng into a function venue. She started working towards this dream by […]
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Article written by Jannie Rossouw, Head: Sanlam Business Market In a previous article, namely “The roles my business fulfils”, I suggested that it would be productive to identify the roles (eigth in total) fulfilled by your business. Further you also have to decide which one of the roles could benefit your business most if it should […]
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Article provided by MiWay A recent poll, conducted by BusinessTech, showed that South Africans are showing increasing interest in buying franchises. If you have been thinking of starting your business, buying a franchise can be a great and safe move for entrepreneurs who may be a little wary to start a new venture from scratch. […]
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Article provided by Accountability BusinessDictionary.com defines risk mitigation as “a systematic reduction in the extent of exposure to a risk and/or the likelihood of its occurrence.” People are innately risk-adverse. The current economic climate, however, is forcing businesses to take more and more risks in order to thrive. Taking risks in one way or another creates […]
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Article provided by China Homelife Fair and China Machinex You’ve found the right Chinese supplier, you’ve sourced products for your business at the right price and according to your specifications, and you’ve received pre-production samples. Now, it’s time to close the deal and get the products back to South Africa. The process doesn’t end here.
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Do I need debt counselling?
Article provided by Debt Rescue South Africans have a big appetite for debt. Due to the low employment rate and low incomes, consumers are spending more, taking out more loans and spiralling deeper into debt. Over 25% of South Africans are unemployed and almost half of active credit consumers are in arrears.
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Article provided by FlowCentric Technologies Work as we know it is changing fast—and in ways that many people can’t imagine. It’s not just that jobs are changing, it’s how we work, and who we work with that is evolving. This evolution is partially fuelled by younger people who are entering the workplace, its second nature […]
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The NSBC approached some of their Premier Members to learn more about how they approached entrepreneurship and becoming a successful small business. Today we will feature Big Domino Marketing. A typical working day at Big Domino Marketing is spent online, primarily making money for their clients across the globe, but also doing continuous research into […]
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Article provided by MiWay We chatted to the bubbly Mari Schourie, CEO of XtraSpace FlexiOffice T/A The Workspace, who is responsible for the development and growth of the co-working and serviced office business. Mari has 17 years’ in-depth experience in this industry – her experience includes the management of commercial properties and providing business strategies […]
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Article provided by Absa South Africa’s economy is under significant pressure and, for a number of reasons, there is little promise that this will change in the near future. In May this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted only 1% growth in 2017, up 0.2% from their previous prediction of 0.8%. While it may […]
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Article provided by PayFast It’s that time of year where “save the date” promotions for 23 November 2018 are raising their heads. Black Friday is on its way. Retail giants, such as Shoprite, Checkers, and Zando are already encouraging shoppers to subscribe to their mailing lists to receive Black Friday deals; promising even bigger and […]
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Article provided by China Homelife Fair and China Machinex Before going into mass production of a product, it is always wise to request pre-production samples for approval. It is important to note, when placing future orders from suppliers and manufacturers, that variations in your product order may occur between pre-production samples and mass production of the […]
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When entrepreneurs think about creating a strategic plan, many think that it is not important for their business. If they do think it is important then they get stressed out by the length and cost involved in making a strategic plan. But a strategic plan for a small business does not need to be long […]
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Digital marketing expert, Dave Duarte discusses with Mike Anderson, NSBC CEO, about how small business can use digital marketing to grow their online presence at Breakfast Connect sponsored by Investec Business Cash Solutions.
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We live in a morally decaying world in which businesses, families and individuals are constantly being challenged with lifestyle choices. No one is excluded, everyone faces difficult decisions. It is within this context that Radio Pulpit 657AM makes a tangible difference in the lives of our listeners. From Gauteng to the Cape we give our […]
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SAP Business One®: a complete solution for your business Learn how SAP Business One® can change the way you do business. In this video you will see how SAP Business One® can benefit small businesses. It illustrates how SAP grows with your business and makes sure that it is easy to share information as well […]
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This year, the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and World Famous Events will mark the 10th anniversary of the South African Small Business Awards, recognising the hard work and achievements of small businesses and entrepreneurs in South Africa. Mike Anderson, Founder and CEO of the NSBC, says the continued success of the awards is testament […]
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Article provided by Telkom The tax season is upon us once again. Instead of allowing it to stress you out, why not see it as an opportunity to optimise your return instead? Here are our helpful tips for getting this right:
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Article provided by China Homelife Fair and China Machinex As a small business, the Chinese manufacturing industry may be vital to the success of your business and the type of products you offer your customers. We have put together some tips together in regards to how you can go about placing your order, and what you […]
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Article provided by PayFast With the opportunities of the Internet, entrepreneurship has never before been as widely embraced as it is today. A global business can virtually pop up overnight. However, the decision to start an online business can be daunting. With so much information about making money online, working from home, and living a […]
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The NSBC approached some of their Premier Members to learn more about how they approached entrepreneurship and becoming a successful small business. Today we will feature Aha Training and Development.
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Is strategy important for a small business? YES. It is critical to the growth of your small business. If you don’t focus on your strategy for your business, then you will be like a boat without a captain and be blown every which way by the business winds that come your way.
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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 […]
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Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter for www.labourwise.co.za Employers must exercise their disciplinary powers in a consistent manner. The primary reason for requiring employers to act consistently when instituting disciplinary action or meting out disciplinary sanctions is to ensure that they do not act arbitrarily. In other words, like cases must be […]
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The NSBC approached some of their Premier Members to learn more about how they viewed entrepreneurship and becoming a successful small business. Today we will feature 5G Future Fit. 5G Future Fit is an inspired group of consultants with a passion for business, change and people. Their vision is to shape the future world of work one […]
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By Adv. Carien van Dijk – Tax Director at The Supremacy Group Since the increase of the VAT rate earlier this year, we have noticed that small businesses struggle to keep their heads above water. It all starts with the struggle to get payments from clients and this soon spirals into a whirlwind of issues, […]
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Every small business needs a growth strategy to take them from being a small business to becoming a big business. It is important to review your business and then see in what ways you can grow. It is also important to move quickly on a growth strategy as the variables which you choose for a […]
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Article provided by PayFast E-commerce in South Africa is rapidly expanding with the online spend for 2017 estimated at R10bn. While still in its infancy compared to global standards, now is the time for South African entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Internet for building a business. However, venturing into an unfamiliar online world may be […]
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Article provided by China Homelife Fair and China Machinex It can sometimes be difficult to conduct business across the seas, when two different languages are spoken and the cultures are different i.e. the art of doing business with China can have its challenges. The Chinese have a unique way of handling business affairs, and therefore, we […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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When small businesses think about marketing, they wonder about how much capital outlay will be involved and if the return on investment will be worth it. Here are some free marketing ideas to consider:
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Article by Adams & Adams There are a number of types of intellectual property (IP) that can be registered which include trade marks, design rights and patents. IP can be one of the most valuable assets of a company’s business, as it can prevent competitors from using your brand name for similar goods or services, add […]
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Article by FlowCentric Technologies Neither IT nor business remain static; both are undergoing a constant and, in many ways, symbiotic evolution. Possibly the most pervasive term for this symbiosis is ‘digital transformation’. How is your company tackling digital? As you may already know, digital transformation refers to the integration of digital technology into all areas of […]
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Article provided by Debt Rescue While we all look forward to payday, it seems to come and go too fast, leaving us penny scraping through the month until our next pay cheque. Living from pay cheque to pay cheque may make it difficult to save money or, even worse, cause you to slip deeper and […]