by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The small business sector employs approximately 80% of South Africa’s workforce, but two in five of these businesses (37%) report stagnation or potential decline, which is alarming. Mentorship, however, could be the gamechanger South African entrepreneurs need,...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
South African small businesses are caught in several socioeconomic crosswinds – record-high petrol prices, electricity load shedding, and significant inflationary pressures. In the wake of the pandemic, what has become clear is that a small and medium enterprise’s...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
A reduction in carbon emissions is integral to South Africa’s global commitment to achieve net zero. By Nirvasha Singh, partner; Carryn Alexander, partner; and Amanda Nkwanyana, associate at Webber Wentzel The South African government strategically introduced...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Various priority elements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) offer bonus points. When viewed in isolation, one or two extra points may not add up to much, but when they are applied strategically, they can improve B-BBEE certification by up to two...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
According to Discovery Insure’s Work From Home Index, people physically travel between work and home three days a week. That means most workers typically work from home two days a week. “Although we’re seeing a transition back to the office for most organisations,...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The global COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare service provision. The shortage of equipment, facilities and supplies to handle its spread necessitated rapid response as communities, businesses and economies were tested on almost every...
