Consumer, business MFP sales in slide

According to research by International Data Corporation (IDC), the Western European printer and multifunction (MFP) market decreased by 5,8% in unit terms in 2Q18 compared with the same period a year ago. This means that the first half of 2018 has declined by 3,6%....

Harness the hype: become an AI business

It seems it’s become impossible to talk about IT, or business today, without talking about artificial intelligence (AI). By Dana Eitzen, corporate and marketing communications executive at Canon South Africa The technology has even been hailed as ‘the new...

How SA tech start-ups scale and succeed

Online technology has made the world smaller, enabling tech-driven start-ups to scale and look beyond local markets for funding and business expansion. Four start-up founders reveal some of their secrets to success. In today’s world of business, you don’t necessarily...

Storerooms full of undiscovered cash

Most businesses have storerooms full of old computers and other electronics that could easily be converted into cash, especially in a time when most businesses are struggling to survive. With modern companies constantly acquiring new technologies, there is a...
Start-up aims to keep men stylish

Start-up aims to keep men stylish

Crate|ov Clothes is a convenient and easy way for men to shop for clothes without having to set foot in a retail store. Unlike the usual online shopping platforms, Crate|ov Clothes provides you with the opportunity to be dressed by a professional stylist who selects...

The (near-inescapable) cyber risks to SMEs

South Africa is a particularly attractive proposition for cyber criminals. The global Cyber Exposure Index ranks South Africa third on the list of most-targeted countries for cyberattacks. By Heino Gevers, customer success director at Mimecast Small businesses are not...
How to avoid penalties if you miss an SME tax return

How to avoid penalties if you miss an SME tax return

If your small business’s income tax returns are not up to date, now is the time to get your affairs in order. From December, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will start imposing ‘administrative penalties’ on companies that receive final demands to submit...