Entrepreneurship

eSports scholarship promotes gaming careers

The gaming industry has come a long way, and the recognition of Stephanie Economou’s Grammy award for scoring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök…

Report reveals surprising trends among future entrepreneurs

The Heavy Chef Foundation has released its Future Entrepreneurs Report, which shows that there is a significant shift happening in South African entrepreneur education….

Digital entrepreneurs: FastTrack empowers African youth

Xaxis, the outcome media specialist of GroupM, has announced the continuation of its FastTrack programme for 2023 after the success of its pilot initiative…

Accelerator or incubator: Which is right for your SME?

Accelerator and incubator programmes are becoming more popular among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. These programmes provide SMEs with expert advice,…

How to spot the signs of business failure and prevent it

Not all businesses can be rescued, but how do you know when a business is beyond saving and how do you prevent it? Globally…

Bounce back: 4 key lessons SMEs should heed in 2023

While load shedding, price increases, limited credit, and subdued consumer spending continue to place a strain on South African small and medium businesses (SMEs),…

Service SMMEs can fuel economic growth in SA

The importance of SMMEs to the African economy is well recognised. According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, eight out of every…

Accessibility is the new frontier, says top entrepreneurs

When the pandemic first hit, many entrepreneurs needed to cultivate agile environments. Suddenly, more than ever before, customers needed to be met, quite literally,…

Zevoli, AMI team up to fast-track MSMEs in mining

A leading enterprise and supplier diversity advisory and project management firm in South Africa has teamed up with the African Management Institute (AMI) to…

Want to do business in Africa? Read this first

Several economists have referred to Africa as the “next global growth market.” A number of findings support this claim. According to the World Bank,…

Township butchery king unlocks R5m investment to scale

With successful butcheries already established in Thokoza and Katlehong, entrepreneur Dexter Letele, has secured a R5 million loan to launch a third site, bringing his…

‘Explore low code to enable and empower start-up teams’

Entrepreneurs especially benefit from access to low-code platforms that allow them to do their daily tasks while solving any difficulties that may arise. This is the…

5 reasons not to overlook Generation X just yet

There has been a lot of talk about marketing to Generation Z and their purchasing power. Though it is clear that companies need to…

Jason’s investment in SA heritage brands pays off

Small and medium-sized businesses contribute significantly to the economic growth of South Africa by creating jobs, alleviating poverty, distribution of income, and innovation. Yet,…

How businesses can empower SMEs in South Africa

In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Experts warn South Africa’s collective future will remain unknown unless…

Access to capital now critical for growth in ICT sector

South Africa’s ICT sector has experienced huge growth in 2022, according to the latest ICT Market Overview Sizing and Forecast 2022 report. However, structural…

Sharpen your pricing strategy in a time of rising inflation

With South African inflation surging to a 13-year high in June, it’s more important than ever for small and medium businesses to have an…

Savvy to train 1 000 start-up founders in Kenya

An additional 1 000 young Kenyans will be empowered to start their own start-ups following a partnership agreement between Savvy and the Kenya Private Sector…

What SMEs should be looking for in a start-up accelerator

Starting and running a business is challenging, especially in today’s economic climate. More than ever, the right support network for SMEs can significantly improve…

5 things every SME needs to do to thrive in SA

Growing a successful small business is much like running the Comrades. It takes time, endurance, and determination to make it to the finish line….

4 ways big and small businesses can support each other

In South Africa, small businesses not only bring growth to the communities in which it operates. It also drives innovation. This is the view…

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