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Cutting red tape for SMMEs is a national imperative

Mar 2, 2023

The untapped potential of small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs) in the country is astounding. However, the red tape placed on them is even more startling. by Alan Shannon, Nedbank executive: small business services and private clients In South Africa we wouldn’t...

Is it back to normal or should we continue with digital resilience?

Mar 2, 2023

As companies in South Africa revert to a semblance of the ‘normality’, many businesses are moving their employees and operations back to the original workplace. By George Senzere, solutions architect: Secure Power at Schneider Electric However, digital transformation...

Pandemic gave rise to digital entrepreneurship

Mar 2, 2023

Covid-19 triggered major economic downturns, high unemployment rates, and a push towards digital transformation. By Dr Sayed Rehman, senior academic at Regent Business School Covid-preneurs pushed on with their dreams of becoming their own bosses at a record pace....

Why objectivity is important for entrepreneurs

Mar 2, 2023

Twitter began as a podcast app. Nokia was originally a paper mill. If Jeff Bezos had stuck to his guns Amazon would still just sell books. The ability to pivot and not become emotionally attached to a single idea is the mark of a professional entrepreneur. By Heather...

Effective succession planning can maximise business success

Mar 2, 2023

While many companies in Africa are family-run, not enough of them are considering their succession plans to the next generation. By John Félicité, director of Ocorian Mauritius In Africa, many companies are family-owned and controlled by the founders. At the same...

SMEs want more government investment in digital skills, innovation 

Mar 2, 2023

One of the biggest challenges for small businesses in South Africa is a lack of financial skills. By Colin Timmis, Xero South Africa country manager   This lack of knowledge can lead to problems, including difficulty managing cash flow, securing investment, planning...

Agreements a blueprint for business success

Feb 10, 2023

By Leon Steyn – Agreements are a way of life for business owners. From contracts with developers, suppliers, sub-contractors and clients to your internet plan and office lease ─ almost every part of your business is regulated by the rule of contract law. Or at least,...

Essential tips for online SMEs expanding internationally

Feb 10, 2023

The World Economic Forum believes that as markets become increasingly digital, full SME recovery and success after the pandemic hinges on their ability to expand across borders. However, ecommerce business owners who want to sell to international customers have to...

Prepare your small business for 2023

Feb 10, 2023

For many South African small businesses, 2022 has been a year of unprecedented change, as businesses and consumers adapt to life after the worst of Covid-19. “As you prepare for the year ahead,” says David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at...

Becoming a sustainable CIO in a digital world

Feb 10, 2023

By Tunde Abagun – Sustainability has become a focus area for many businesses across Africa. While it is ostensibly a business function, sustainability must be a high-level agenda item for CIOs as well. Given the importance that ESG (environmental, social,...

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