Skype isn’t disappearing with a bang — or even with its iconic ringtone. Instead, the platform that once defined internet calling is quietly being…
Governance and startups: why legal risk management is a growth opportunity
Mention legal risk to an SME business owner and you can literally see them cringe. While the perceived challenge of legal and compliance issues…
Governance and startups: moving beyond the red tape
For the South African government to achieve its goal of creating five million jobs over ten years, the SME sector would need to grow…
Governance and startups: the unique skills required for directorship
Being a director of a small to medium enterprise (SME) is both a science and an art. While it requires the same fundamental skills…
Governance and startups: the ‘but it’s my business’ problem
In my last column, I discussed the key differences between a craft and an enterprise and explained why an SMME can only become truly…
Startup governance and the transition from craft to enterprise
When choosing to go into business, the majority of individuals often make this decision in order to move away from a ‘job’ and towards…
Governance: it’s misunderstood but seriously important for your startup
To many small and medium business owners, the word “governance” sounds scary and Victorian. However, despite popular opinion, the value the governance process adds…
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