startup

There’s a Startup Weekend happening in Mauritius

There’s a Startup Weekend in the island nation of Mauritius taking place from 15 to 17 July at the BPML CyberTower 1 in Ebene. The event is…

Shopstar announces new investment partners

Online shopping platform Shopstar has announced its new investment partners, in the form of Nona Creative and Kamers. Financial details weren’t revealed, but Shopstar…

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…

3 fast-fixes for your startup people woes

I’ve always had a deep respect for people brave enough to take the plunge and start their own businesses. Perhaps it’s because I come…

How innovative companies should capitalise B2B ecommerce

Ecommerce in South Africa — while still just a slice of the overall retail pie — is growing as much as 35% per year….

18 mistakes every startup should seriously avoid [Infographic]

Many estimate that between 25% and 30% of all startups fail within their first year. The reasons why they are unique to each company,…

5 effective communication tools every SME needs in the bag

Regardless of the size of your company or how long you have been in operation, it is essential that you have communication tools in…

Pivot East 2015 announces mobile startup semi-finalists

Pivot East, an East African-based startups competition for tech companies, has announced its semi-finalists for this year’s competition. All entries were based on a…

4 tips to help you move from corporate to startup

You’ve heard the advice time and time again: Just do it. In a perfect world, you’d be able to save up at least a…

So you’ve got an awesome idea for a startup. Where to next?

I come across a number of people who have an idea and want to be entrepreneurs, but have no idea where to start. And…

Startups need to stay agile to succeed in our ever-changing environment

As Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “Everything changes and nothing stands still.” This rings all the more true for businesses operating in today’s rapid-paced, constantly…

Ignitor wants to help create lean startups

Many startups focus on obtaining funding as soon as possible instead of trying to make their idea work first. Ignitor, a Johannesburg-based company, is…

Do startup founders make great CEOs?

Calling yourself a CEO is easy. All it takes is getting a stack of business cards made, and slapping your name and the CEO…

5 project management methods you can use to get the most out of your startup team

Many associate startup with spontaneity and a can-do attitude, but not as much with project management. This is not terribly surprising. With the overwhelming…

You can now apply for the World Cup Tech Challenge 2015 to pitch in Silicon Valley

The World Cup Tech Challenge is inviting the global tech and entrepreneur community to apply and stand a chance to attend the global pitch…

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…

Hobby or startup? What to know when filing your taxes

Do you profit from your hobby? Maybe you enjoy making unique craft jewellery and selling your creations on Etsy. Perhaps you’re an amateur painter…

Startup Picnic invites Jozi entrepreneurs for casual get-together

The South African summer is slowly coming to an end. And in an effort to make the most of the little we have left,…

What we can all learn from India’s huge startup growth story

As emerging economies around the world stumble along, one exception stands out — India, where growth is set to overtake China soon. Now a…

Gartner is looking for African startups to showcase at its Symposium/ ITxpo 2015

The tech research firm, Gartner, is organising its Symposium/ITxpo Africa 2015 in South Africa and is inviting African tech startups to take part. The…

From taxis to airplanes, Eduze wants to democratise digital content

Most South Africans can’t make the most of what the digital world has to offer. Even though there’s a smartphone penetration of 47%, many citizens…

Women in business: 6 top tips for making your startup super efficient

There are different types of women in business: The mompreneur who works from home and balances the demands of a growing business with that…

AI’s $4.8 Trillion Explosion – Will Africa Get a Slice of the Pie?

10 Must-Know Photography Tips for New Camera Owners

South Africa’s Cyber Shield Weakens: 70% of Firms Lack Basic Security Awareness

AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks historic institutional backing

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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