How to become more sustainable in the digital world

By Tunde Abagun – The most recent figures show that South Africa produces 7.5 metric tonnes per capita of CO2 emissions annually, even more than the UK (5.2). In fact, the country’s reliance on coal makes it the 14th largest emitter of greenhouse gasses (GHG) on...

The year ahead for small businesses

As the world continues to recover from the pandemic, our country’s economic outlook in 2023 remains lacklustre. “For SMEs, the best way to prepare for the year ahead is to remain agile,” says David Morobe, executive GM: impact investing at Business Partners. “Business...

Key customer retention strategies for SMEs

It’s commonly accepted business wisdom that retaining existing customers is cheaper than attracting and onboarding new ones. “According to ‘Marketing Metrics: The Definitive Guide to Measuring Marketing Performance’, the likelihood of selling to an existing customer...

Scaling your business in challenging times

If you’re the owner of a small to medium enterprise in South Africa and you feel like you are hanging on by your fingernails, you’re hardly alone. Rolling black-outs are causing havoc throughout the country and stalling economic growth.  While inflation is cooling...