Startups

Expert tips for SMEs this tax season

We’re approaching tax filing season here in South Africa, so it’s time for small business owners to get their information in order and ready…

The secret to levelling up your business

When Uber and Spotify partnered up a few years ago to give users custom music for their rides, it was a massive win/win for…

How OneDayOnly grew its eCommerce business

Local eCommerce giant OneDayOnly has been operating for 11 years and has shared its steps to success with us at Ventuerburn. OneDayOnly provides insight into…

The business benefits of Using an Open Source Cloud

Even before the pandemic led to increased remote work migration, many organisations were becoming increasingly reliant on cloud solutions to streamline systems and workflow….

Five SME sectors that are booming through the pandemic [Opinion]

The pandemic has inflicted deep pain and suffering on families and friends and dragged the economy through the toughest phase in living memory. On…

Surviving the Third Wave with digital interventions [Opinion]

Downsizing, remote working, and interacting with customers online have become part of the daily grind. And with the Third Wave of infections upon us,…

Local SME products securing international customers

Across the globe, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are evolving their business models from a traditional retail approach. SMEs are finding new channels to…

African youth are capable entrepreneurs, invest in them now

Africa boasts the largest workforce in the world. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled 2020 Policy Note on…

The POPI Act is here: Contrary to popular opinion, it’s an opportunity, not a threat

It’s been over seven years since the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act (or POPIA) was first signed into law, but on 1 July…

The key to unlocking Africa’s informal markets? Open Banking

Since hitting Europe a few years ago, Open Banking has been successful in its aim of fostering a more dynamic and customer-centric financial market. …

How to identify new business opportunities for your small business

Most business owners are even more keen to grow their revenues and profits now, irrespective of whether they’re already profitable, or still struggling to…

What funders are looking for when assessing applications

Funders are businesses that either lend money to make a profit or invest money for a return. As such, their goal is to minimise…

Lessons from an African fintech startup [Opinion]

There are two words used by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its analysis of fintech in Sub-Saharan African countries – game changer. While fintech is…

Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa [Opinion]

Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups. He says…

SMEs: Budget hacks to boost your business despite the pandemic

The lockdowns during the pandemic have devastated SA’s small businesses, and many business owners find themselves looking for a few clever, cost-effective, and sure-fire…

Female entrepreneurs are crucial to the continent’s economic growth, yet they face sometimes overwhelming challenges

According to the World Bank, Africa is the only region in the world with more female than male entrepreneurs. One in four African women start…

Five tips to kick start your Sustainable Development Goals as a business

As industry and technology advance, as new markets, populations and global health risks grow and as natural resources diminish, informed consumers and investors are…

Digitalisation will put South Africa ahead as we move beyond Covid [Opinion]

Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability,…

Three defining tech moments that have helped businesses face Covid-19

The last twelve months have generated high levels of economic, political, and social uncertainty, and the same can be said for organisations, as the…

SA tech startup AURA explains what it takes to go global [Opinion]

AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK where…

Liquidations rise by 49% year-on-year SMMEs hit the hardest

Despite being over its second wave, the South African economy continues to struggle, brand-new data by Statistics South Africa indicates. Released on 26 April 2021,…

What can the rest of the world learn from Africa’s approach to tech and innovation?

When it comes to listing the regions that have embraced and taken the biggest advantage of digital transformation, most commentators wouldn’t put Africa anywhere…

Funding black female entrepreneurs is crucial to SA’s startup growth

Globally, growing attention is rightly being paid to the issue of underfunding of diverse founders in general, and women in particular, in the startup…

Netflix launches online shop to sell clothing, collectibles

Revised Covid-19 Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace published

UCT Shark Tank opens 2021 applications to young entrepreneurs

Top startup web events in SA this week [14/06/2021]

HUAWEI Band 6 vs the competition: How it delivers affordability and functionality

Xbox and 343 show off Halo Infinite multiplayer mode

Where to watch the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase

Ford Shelby Super Snake orders open in SA – here is the price

Road test: Audi A4 40 TFSI

BMW i4 confirmed for South Africa