Dealmaking in a tense global environment

While macroeconomic factors such as continued political turbulence and widespread fiscal uncertainty have undeniably impacted dealmaking across the globe, deal flow has by no means come to a halt. Rather, the challenging commercial environment has served as a catalyst...

How digital adoption benefits SMEs

A study conducted by research firm In On Africa revealed that 86% of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners use their smartphones for business purposes. Meanwhile, 60% of the SME owners also feel that limitations posed by lack of a reliable internet connection,...

Power considerations for businesses

As South Africans settle into the routine and inconvenience of load shedding  it is businesses that are taking the biggest hit through the loss of operational capabilities, productivity, and profitability. While individuals deal with maneuvering their household times...

Recession-proof your small business

Some of the most successful businesses have been built during economic recessions, including Apple, Microsoft and Burger King. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have the inherent agility and determination required to spot opportunities and use the state of the...