Entrepreneurship

Are Africa’s innovation hubs helping innovators realise their full potential?

Much has changed in Africa since 2014 when oil-rich nations began to see their incomes slide and the global recovery began to falter. During…

Entrepreneurs: recruitment advice for startups

Hiring skills for a young and inevitably small company is tough. In fact, many businesspeople say that when you hire your first employee, it…

7 reasons why everyday communication with your team is important

The modern office environment has changed a lot in recent years. The employees themselves are different than they were ten years ago. This means…

Ventureburn editor chats to fintech experts in fireside chat

Ventureburn recently sat down with members of 22Seven, Yoco, and the Bitcoin Foundation at the Spin Street House Seedspace Fireside Chat, in partnership with PayFast. The…

7 books that all entrepreneurs must read without delay

If you look at some of the leading entrepreneurs, you will find that they didn’t make a fortune out of thin air. They have…

5 reasons to build your personal brand before your business

Most entrepreneurs understand the power of personal branding, but some see it as a peripheral or secondary development in relation to the actual business…

7 things to consider before hiring your first employee

Your employees are the ones who will take your ideas and turn them into reality. To start, you may be running things by yourself…

Why it’s important for entrepreneurs to think about their plan Z

I recently came across an interesting article in the Financial Times (FT) which covers the question Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has been…

Don’t do a startup, build a business

“If we do invest, we will do it for half the price and double the equity” Tech in South Africa is interesting. We have…

Transport service Old School Cool takes top spot in 702, Sage One Small Business Awards

Following the announcement of the CapeTalk and Sage One‘s small business of the year in South Africa’s Western Cape earlier this week, 702 has now named…

How much can SA’s Gazelles programme really help high-growth businesses?

The launch this week by the Minister of Small Business Development Lindiwe Zulu of the National Gazelles initiative means the South African government will finally…

Tripling the bottom line: 5 keys to unlocking massive jumps in profit

In today’s economy, making a profit is tough and maintaining profit is even harder, but doubling and tripling it is a whole other ball…

How an invoice facelift can boost your startup’s productivity, customer service

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners fail to recognise this central fact: invoices represent a crucial second opportunity to make a positive impression on…

Laundry service company bags CapeTalk, Sage One 2015 small business award

Radio station CapeTalk, together with Sage One, has announced Khayelitsha-based Ziyahlanjwa Laundry Services as the winner of its regional Small Business Awards 2015. A collaboration…

3 ways to improve teamwork in your business

You can never do anything worthwhile alone without the help of your team. In order to thrive, a business needs team collaboration at its…

Digital marketing is crucial for startups if they’re to punch above their weight

For most entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses, the realm of the internet, social media and digital marketing is a world that is the…

7 things you need to know about pitching to South African angel investors

Many youngsters rock up at my door asking for money to chase their dreams. Some of the ideas are great, but the pitch is…

Workshop17 officially launches to celebrate African collaboration, innovation

In order to foster collaboration and innovation among South Africa and the greater continent, the V&A Waterfront’s Workshop17 officially launched last night in Cape…

The Duke of York, President of Nigeria start African Entrepreneurship Programme

The African Entrepreneurship Programme (AEP) has been created in partnership by the UK’s Pitch@Palace and The Global African Investment Summit (TGAIS). This venture aims…

10 small business commandments for every entrepreneur

In a world of Instagram experiences, hashtagged vacations and overwhelmingly social moments, sometimes people know the glory but not the insane story behind your…

Entrepreneurs shouldn’t be afraid to code: here’s why

Many entrepreneurs are afraid of code. They see coding as magic — something that requires a degree in computer science to even begin to…

Does your personality type fit that of an entrepreneur?

According to a survey conducted by a California-based personality and career assessments company, Truity Psychometrics, found that extraverts are more likely to become entrepreneurs….

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

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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