If you have a desire to start a business, you should explore this seriously and avert the risk of wondering what could have been. It is often said that some are born entrepreneurs and some learn to be entrepreneurs. Either way, all agree that business comes with immense challenges, particularly when starting and growing one […]
The prestigious national awards programme 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 a South African Small Business Award is the ultimate recognition for every business owner and […]
Experience entrepreneurial entertainment at its finest. My Business Expo: Cape Town is set to showcase the very best in entrepreneurial inspiration and innovation at the unmissable Build a Business Live event, one of the big attractions on the day. Now in its eighth year and taking place in Cape Town on 25 August 2016 at […]
Many of us have heard the saying, ‘From humble beginnings come great things.’ This is most certainly the case for Henri Otou and his business Oembutu Travel – a concierge, transfer and tour service in the heart of Johannesburg. For as long as he could remember, Henri has always been passionate about driving people to […]
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Article provided by Nedbank (SimplyBiz.co.za) It is one of the realities of business that, at some point, you are going to have customers who pay slowly, or not at all. This can place serious strain on your cash flow and reserves, if it is allowed to get out of hand. Depending on the severity of […]
In today’s technologically driven marketplace launching a website is easy enough for virtually any size of business. The issue remains, however; how does one attract and convert more hits into meaningful actions, most importantly, sales. Forbes defines conversion rates as “the percentage of prospective customers who take a specific action you want. For example, the […]
A healthy body is a healthy mind. The body and mind work together to give you a healthy and fulfilling life. Therefore, one cannot do well without the other. However, many people neglect their physical bodies when they become engrossed with other aspects of life. This can lead to illness and the inability to run […]
With a new year comes new attitudes, and the need to find out how your business will deal with inevitable changes to the economy and the industry you work in. In order to prepare for the uncertainties (and excitement) of the year ahead, you will need to adjust your marketing strategies. Here are five guidelines […]
Article provided by Bidvest Waltons It may seem intuitive, but we’re here to remind you that comfort is essential to productivity in the workplace. A study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) surveyed nearly 29 000 adults and found that roughly 53% had experienced discomfort at work. The study took this notion […]
