business

Fujifilm breaks ground on new African Technology Centre in Sandton

Fujifilm South Africa has cemented its ongoing commitment to South Africa with the construction of new head office in Sandton. Once finished the five-story,…

Vodacom RED VIP benefits that are great for professionals [Sponsored]

Vodacom RED VIP plans are the highest tier of the mobile provider’s RED contracts, providing a range of benefits and useful rewards that entrepreneurs…

Battery energy storage systems to boost reliability and the adoption of renewable energy [Sponsored]

Despite historic declines in economic activity in 2020, we still saw a high intensity of load shedding. The trend of increasing hours of load…

The importance of a will as an entrepreneur: How it protects your company and loved ones

When starting up a new business, many entrepreneurs don’t necessarily consider estate planning and writing up a will as part of business planning. However,…

Five top tips for small businesses to emerge resilient from the pandemic

Small businesses play an important role in our communities and economies. Over the past year, as the pandemic shifted the retail and commerce landscape,…

Nigerian healthtech expands into 11 cities across East and West Africa

Abuja-based healthtech startup Field Intelligence has announced that its expansion into 11 markets namely; Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and…

Ethical fintech Wahed Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

Headquartered in New York, Wahed Inc, an ‘ethical and values driven’ investment platform has been given the go-ahead in South Africa. The fintech startup has reportedly…

The Guardian shines spotlight on Cape Town’s startup scene

Cape Town’s startup scene is gaining loads of attention, as the sector quickly makes a name for itself. Don’t believe me? Then you should…

Pimping the wheel: an anthropologist’s view of entrepreneurship in SA

South Africa is as wrapped up in the myth of the rock star entrepreneur as the rest of the world. But what kind of…

3 online strategies to make your business more appealing to customers

Years ago, businesses grew by word of mouth or they were attractive because they were the only business in town. Today’s competitive era means…

How to keep the excitement going in your startup

Whenever a company embarks on a process to create a culture that delights customers and creates loyalty, we usually recognise four very distinct phases…

10 unpredicted things every business plan needs

The biggest question for businesses is whether its business plan is doing all it can to handle unforeseen problems. Some businesses may be bold…

3 vital truths about running a business you should know about

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences. As…

5 crucial reasons startups tend to mismanage their finances

Financial Management is one of the main reasons many startups fail. And, sadly in many cases this is caused by the entrepreneur themselves, making…

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…

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…

How to make the most of startup life (even if your manager sucks)

Managers. We all have to deal with some version of them. Even the companies claiming they have a flat organisation structure. There’s always someone…

How SA businesses can make the best out of this tax year

The new tax year is well underway, bringing with it a number of changes that could affect your payroll calculations and the tax you…

Startup going off the rails? Here are 5 basic things you can do to get back on track

Last year was a challenging one for South African businesses and there are few signs that 2015 will be much easier. However, get the…

How important is design for your business in 2015?

The business year is just a few weeks old yet it’s already setting an aggressive pace thanks to a tougher economic climate, savvier customers…

Here’s why SA really needs better broadband for business to thrive

If South Africa is to boost economic growth it must bring fast internet to more entrepreneurs. Doing so will help power thousands of small…

About 40% of global SMEs don’t believe Africa has growth opportunity

A new study has shown that approximately 40% of global SMEs don’t see the growth opportunity Africa offers, despite positive economic growth. This doesn’t…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain