by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Local businesses are scrambling to keep afloat in the face of ongoing global economic pressure, load shedding, water shortages, unseasonal heat (or cold) and rate hikes. While there are no quick fixes to any of these, technology can help alleviate some of the burden...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Starting a business is no easy feat. In fact, when statistics show that 70 – 80% of South African businesses fail in the first five year, there is no wonder that many entrepreneurs find themselves in a continuous state of mental and emotional stress due to the coveted...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Leaked documents detailing the forthcoming launch of ‘Project Fela’ – a new marketplace with its own membership programme owned by Amazon – has prompted much industry speculation and debate around the role that competition plays in sector development. In this key...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Business leaders often speak of ‘ensuring the best customer experience’ and ‘achieving world-class service levels’, but these ideas are no longer just ideas. In today’s market, these are now non-negotiables and the sooner businesses instil a true service culture, the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The past two years reshaped many markets and industries. The shutdowns, the lockdowns, the limited availability of technology components, hamstrung supply chains and multiple other considerations and challenges have influenced technology purchasing decisions and...