The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 1) Published by Ben Longman on 14 December 2017 Risks exporters need to be aware of.
Listen: How social ventures can move from grant funding to real money Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2017 How entrepreneurs can overcome the typical funding obstacles of obtaining real money after accessing free money.
Entering the fintech space – what you need to know from a legal perspective Published by Daniel Van Zuydam on 29 September 2017 Four tips for entrepreneurs or start-ups on how to overcome the legal challenges of entering the fintech market.
How to realistically start a business in Africa with little or no capital Published by Emmanuel Soroba on 29 August 2017 Starting a business may actually be the easy part, but how do you scale it?
When is the right time for a founding CEO to step aside? Published by Business Partners team on 7 July 2017 Sometimes the entrepreneurial traits of a small-business owner are not conducive to successfully creating and running a large to global business.
Leadership: Be the victor rather than the victim Published by Brian Eagar on 12 June 2017 A leader has to provide stability in the midst of uncertainty.
A checklist for African mid-stage companies looking to stand out to investors Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2017 Tips from Johnni Kjelsgaard, founder of GrowthAfrica.
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don’ts Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2017 We speak to an expert in the field.
Is entrepreneurship a trip best travelled alone? Published by Business Partners team on 22 May 2017 Just as important as knowing when the time is right to get a partner involved, is knowing when it isn’t.
Developing a culture of brand ambassadorship for sustained growth Published by Brian Eagar on 9 May 2017 Brand ambassadors are active participants and smarter decision makers who live the behaviours that organisations require for long-term success.
Expanding into Africa through a franchise model: The experience of Soda King Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2017 This case study unpacks Soda King’s experiences of building a pan-African franchise business.
‘Don’t subscribe to generalised rules on how to be an entrepreneur’ Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2017 South African businesswoman Rapelang Rabana believes every entrepreneur has a unique journey to travel.
Five branding mistakes you should avoid in your small business Published by Raymond van Niekerk on 4 April 2017 Many of the errors behind the collapse of small and medium enterprises are branding errors.
‘Find your market before manufacturing,’ advises food processor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 A South African start-up spice manufacturer shares the best lesson he has learned in food manufacturing.