Entrepreneurship

How online training can benefit your business

Online training can be a viable solution for upskilling your workforce without impacting operations, believes Daniel Orelowitz, managing director at Training Force. Workforce training,…

Wanted: 48 township entrepreneurs for tyre programme

Driven by the desire to empower young entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities in local communities, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), one of South Africa’s…

5 KPIs every small business should measure

How do you measure business success? That answer may differ depending on where your business is in its lifecycle or which industry you operate…

Fuel giant allocates R220m to empower small businesses

In what is described as a milestone in its transformation journey, Astron Energy has announced a R220 million development fund to empower small businesses…

Pushing a Buzzer to build safer, stronger communities

By combining the power of a community and technology, emergencies can be better managed, and crime can be beaten. This was the key message…

8 key executive talent trends, emerging practices for 2023

2023 is bringing a changed world of work. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and the employer-employee relationship has transformed, while the Great Resignation…

How to make it through first few years of entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship has been hailed as the key to South Africa’s economic recovery – and the good news is that all signs point to it…

Here’s why savvy tech companies will keep working remotely

The conversation around remote work, office culture, and how to manage teams in distributed workforces has been happening for some time, and there’s still…

Salary negotiations: Win-win solutions for start-ups, teams

Like their global counterparts, South African companies and workers are grappling with a worsening economic outlook as we move into the second half of…

E-commerce trends unpacked at Google’s shopping summit

Owners of small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa can still register for Google’s first Shopping Small Business Summit on Tuesday, 21 June. During the…

[Opinion] Technology should respond to reality of our lives

Digital application design throughout all available digital channels has got to keep human behaviour and the science behind it top of mind. This is…

What makes a great start-up leader? You’ll never guess!

What comes to mind when you think of a true leader? Is it a person with charisma or a high degree of intellect? Or…

Nyala Venture throws $9.8m lifeline to ‘new class of asset allocators’

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investment arm of FSD Africa, has announced an $9.8-million investment to support a new class of investors who are…

Succession plan is key for longevity of family start-ups

It takes more than just hard work to ensure business continuity in future generations. Having a clear and concise succession plan critical to your…

Great Resignation: How to earn employee support to beat it

It would be tempting to think South Africa is immune to the Great Resignation, warns Andrew Bourne, Africa regional manager for the Zoho Corporation….

4 tips to help SMBs prepare for business disruption

Accounting practices can thrive in disruption by championing the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. This is the view of Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president:…

[Opinion] Effective recruitment can be game-changer for start-ups

Behind every successful business is a team of staff members committed to its success. But how do you go about building that team and…

Cybersecurity: Small businesses in Kenya in grave danger

When a small business owner is faced with the responsibilities of production economics, financial reports and marketing all at the same time, cybersecurity can…

7 TED Talks to change the way you see the world

It is no secret that entrepreneurs in need of inspiration are spoilt for choice with the more than 3 500 TED Talks freely available…

Growth expected as more businesses invest in technology

In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, many small and medium business owners plan to accelerate technology spending to achieve even more. Now, a…

5 traits needed for successful entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship has never been more important amidst record-high unemployment, especially amongst South Africa’s youth. Yet, as the 2020 study by the of University of…

7 ways your accountant can support your business growth

Small and medium business owners know they need an accountant’s help when it’s time to file compliance returns and compile annual financial statements. Yet,…

Black founders can now apply for $4m Google funding

Google is calling for applications for the second cohort of its Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa. Following the success of the…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves