Entrepreneurship

Village Capital needs fintech startups for FinTech: Africa 2016 programme

Training and investment company Village Capital is looking for entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa for its FinTech: Africa 2016 programme. The event aims to find startups who…

The female entrepreneurs rising from emerging markets

In Silicon Valley, the conversation on increasing female entrepreneurs in technology and the number of women founders has dominated the tech airwaves. How do…

Top 10 reasons why startups should upgrade their trade show strategy

Startups often lack the credibility and legitimacy required to convince customers. Trade shows appear as an easy way to face these prospects and demo…

Key challenges, opportunities for tech startups in emerging markets

Africa and other emerging markets such as South America have received a fair share of the spotlight over the last decade. Most of the focus…

How to think like a VC before asking for funding

“Your startup is interesting, but come back to me when you have more traction.” This is a common diplomatic phrase made by VCs when…

The effects of emerging markets on economies through 2016

Many financial analysts have abandoned all hope of an economic rebound in 2016. After starting the year with the 22.6% drop in the Shanghai…

Thinking global: which language should startups choose?

Acting as a global champion from the very beginning and doing business in international markets has never been easier for startups. Translation is a…

Nic Haralambous: entrepreneurship is an addiction and there’s no cure [T4A]

Entrepreneurship is addictive and it’s as difficult an addiction to get over as any other. That was the message from Nic Haralambous during his…

Startup owner? Here are 4 ways to empower your developers’ creativity

There’s an old saying about service delivery: Your options are good, fast, and cheap — pick two. For entrepreneurs trying to get ahead and…

What can we learn from the successful Start-Up Chile accelerator?

Today is demo day for the top 20 startups from the 12th generation of one of the world’s most talked about business programmes — Start-Up…

5 lessons on globalising your self-funded business

Founded in 2012, Consilia is an independent ICT consulting firm that carries no debt and which has been largely self-funded since it was established….

Tales from Nigeria: How African solutions are shaping the world

The article is written by Ross Baird — the executive director of Village Capital who joins digital pioneers Jean and Steve Case along with…

Western Cape seeks to recognise region’s most exciting entrepreneurs

For a third time running, the Western Cape Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (PERA) is again looking for the Province’s top entrepreneurs. This year, the total…

Unique market, unique startup – what can we learn from the UAE’s gurus?

Every country has its fair share of small businesses and startups. This trend is only increasing as more people become equipped with the knowledge,…

CiTi InnoTech incubator calls for SA change-makers

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative’s (CiTi) is calling for South African tech startups to apply for its new incubator programme InnoTech. Running from…

Do accelerators really work? This new study aims to find out

With challenging application processes, high-profile mentors and exciting prizes up for grabs, accelerators are usually the bee’s knees in the startup world. But do…

How Ghanian startups are making an impact on the global stage

The article is written by Ross Baird — the executive director of Village Capital who joins digital pioneers Jean and Steve Case along with…

Cisco Capital introduces low rate financing programme for SA SMEs

Financing solutions provider Cisco Capital recently launched its Easylease Low Rate Financing programme in South Africa, which it says is in line with the…

702, CapeTalk Small Business Awards offer over R1m in prizes

South Africa’s 702 and CapeTalk Small Business Awards have kicked-off. Nominated small businesses from across the Western Cape and Gauteng will stand a chance…

This incubator is on the look-out for talented black entrepreneurs

The Riversands Incubation Hub is on the lookout for talented black entrepreneurs to join its accelerator programme. The hub, which has been built specifically…

These companies will make any business feel like a startup

So your business has been around for a few years now. Things aren’t as much of a panic as they once were and the…

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