Entrepreneurship

‘SMEs deserve financial relief amid load shedding losses’

Inospace, South Africa’s leading owner and operator of serviced logistics, calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently offer financial relief to the thousands of…

Beyond funding: African entrepreneurs also need mentorship

Ask most African entrepreneurs what their biggest challenge is and they’ll tell you that it’s funding. That’s not conjecture either. In multiple continent-wide and…

Trends: What to expect from machine learning in 2023

The leap Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made is expected to boost the digital transformation of businesses while disrupting various industries. Helm head of engineering…

SA company embarks on four-day work week – with full pay

Exhaustion, burnout and illness seem to be the trademark of modern working life. But what if companies could “cure” employees by giving them more…

5 golden rules to enable funding for SMEs

Small and medium businesses are the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy. One of the main challenges entrepreneurs face is access to capital to inject…

To drive growth, CIOs must embrace ‘business intimacy’

Across every industry, leaders have been asked to be more efficient and productive as we face unprecedented headwinds and economic uncertainty, writes Zuko Mdwaba,…

Larry’s 6 tips to start the new year right

A new year ushers in fresh hope and brand-new opportunities. Whether you enjoy setting resolutions or not, this is your chance to wipe the…

How to grow your business amid penny-pinching

Back your brand’s purpose, advises Sea Monster CEO Glenn Gillis as consumers struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living. Gillis and…

‘Traditional banks don’t grasp economic importance of SMEs’

New research from an international digital SME banking specialist, Pollinate, reveals traditional banks’ servicing of SMEs does not correspond with the economic importance of…

Tips from women in business: ‘Be deliberately efficient’

In a world where women professionals are still underestimated and underpaid, six of South Africa’s top businesswomen share valuable advice and guidance for women…

7 top financial tips to aid for budding entrepreneurs

If South African entrepreneurs are going to succeed, a significant part of their entrepreneurial education needs to focus on financial know-how and financial advice,…

To retain and re-attract talent, culture is key differentiator

Zuko Mdwaba from Salesforce South Africa says by rethinking how employers engage with employees past and present, they can ensure the best talent is…

Empower women entrepreneurs to shape tech development

Women entrepreneurs have made great strides in overcoming gender-related challenges and growing their businesses in an ever-changing economic climate. According to the latest Mastercard…

[Opinion] SMEs should not waste the lessons of Covid-19

Two and a bit years later, the idea of “normal” remains a bit of a grey area for many SMEs, argues Ryan Cohen from…

Innovation Hub celebrates 57 CoachLab start-up founders

Following months of intensive learning and personal coaching, 57 entrepreneurs from across South Africa graduated from the 2021 CoachLab Entrepreneurship Programme. The ceremony was…

The power of she-networking and women-focused funding

In Africa, more than half of all entrepreneurs are women with 70% of them from the informal sector with limited access to financial services….

As disruption persists, digital investment drives profitability

In today’s high-cost environment, leaning into digital investment is an essential enabler for driving efficiency and profitability, whilst boosting innovation and ensuring competitive advantage….

Nurturing a savings culture critical to the success of SMEs

South African small businesses are caught in several socioeconomic crosswinds – record-high petrol prices, electricity load shedding, and significant inflationary pressures. In the wake…

Open banking a ‘win-win for both banks and fintechs’

Pay@’s Clinton Leask discusses why South African retailer, billers and banks should consider open finance solutions. He believes it opens partnerships between banks and…

Digital trade key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

Digitalisation brings new opportunities in trade and creates the potential to underpin resilience in times of crisis. The digital transformation of customs and borders…

What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed

Anzisha Prize managing editor Didi Onwu travelled to Zimbabwe to document the young entrepreneurs changing the face of business in that country. She shares…

‘Prioritise top entrepreneurs to boost SMEs in West Africa’

The entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Africa is robust and innovative. This is according to high-profile delegates attending this region’s conference aimed at accelerating small…

60 entrepreneurs to benefit from SAB Foundation funding

The SAB Foundation has put out a call for growth-orientated entrepreneurs committed to achieving new levels of success to apply to its popular Tholoana…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

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