Entrepreneurship

Why many African entrepreneurs are just not doing it

Just do it! Nike’s slogan is world-famous and catchy, but the reality is that it completely misses the mark when it comes to African…

SMEs will need fast access to funding to survive in 2023

The past year has not held much for the SME sector to celebrate, but Lulalend chief risk officer Garth Rossiter expects 2023 to be…

3 New Year’s resolutions for start-up founders

As we move into 2023, many small and medium business (SMB) owners and leaders anticipate another difficult year, writes Gerhard Hartman, vice president of…

10 tips to overcome workplace change fatigue

“Let’s be honest – we’re all tired,” writes We Do Change coach, trainer and co-founder Rochelle Roos. “The truth is that fatigue is a…

‘Stop strangling entrepreneurship with red tape’

The reality is that it remains tough to be an entrepreneur or small business owner in South Africa. South Africa ranks 45th out of…

Holiday season: SMEs particularly vulnerable to fraud

It is no secret that South Africa ranks very close to the top for economic crime. Aside from the much-publicised corruption within both government…

eAr Academy ‘democratises quality music education’

Technology has democratised music, and anyone with a laptop can now release a record. But, as successful musicians will attest, it takes far more…

SMEs driven by start-up mentality, finance access

It’s undeniable that SMEs are the lifeblood of the global economy, with the sector accounting for 90% of all businesses worldwide and 50% of…

AIF fellows shine in engineering academy’s Africa Prize

Pan-African ecosystem builder WomHub says more than 100 women founders in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) value chain have excelled in the…

[Opinion] What it means to say ‘I do’ to a franchisor

Many people, during their lifetime, consider going on their own by buying a suitable franchise. What some of those people don’t realise is that…

Funding women-led start-ups key to economic development

Despite the relative sophistication of its economy and business environment, South Africa’s record as regards its promotion of women in the business environment is…

Build a robust workplace culture amid Great Resignation

Skills development and company culture has become a competitive differentiator, particularly when it comes to attracting and retaining the right talent, and particularly now….

This SA start-up made $1m. in just one day!

Last month, local better-for-you soda brand, PURA Beverages, travelled to the United States to attend two of the top trade shows in the food…

SA bridges digital divide to bolster township economy

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, the township economy and skills development are often cited as key economic drivers in South Africa. Together, these three things have…

SA’s early-stage start-ups growing into established trades

South Africa is one of the toughest countries in the world to be an entrepreneur but as the country emerges from the economic shocks…

#ImvelisiJustHack equips enviropreneurs to build start-ups

With greening the economy and Just Transition at its heart, #ImvelisiJustHack is a collective intervention aimed at seizing opportunities that can play a vital…

HerVenture set to boost 3 500 women entrepreneurs in SA

About 3 500 women entrepreneurs are set to benefit from HerVenture, an award-winning application by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. This, after the…

Corporate evolution could place African SMEs ahead of pack

The shift to digital is rapidly becoming the main ingredient for business growth. To keep up with the evolution of technology, corporations are under…

6 years later: Learning creates earning, says Sloom founder

As the founder of Sloom, South Africa’s first and only comfort-adjustable mattress, former salesperson Rudo Kemp has grown his one-man show into an exciting…

Learnerships key to tackling youth unemployment in SA

With the business and IT world crying out for affordable, available, well-skilled, reliable and workplace ready employees, the answer to youth unemployment in South…

Investment stacking: ‘It’s never too late to start saving’

For the layman investor who doesn’t know about all the options for portfolio diversification, selecting which investments to choose can be tricky. Upnup’s Justin…

What will work look like in 2050 for today’s children?

Climate change and artificial intelligence-enabled technology development will be key drivers of how work is organised and valued in 2050, but whether it will…

Digitisation: ‘You don’t need robots and drones to benefit’

The march of digitisation across manufacturing and engineering start-ups continues. While this is not breaking news, QuickEasy BOS ERP commercial director Anton Oosthuizen is…

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