Archive for the ‘Business Advice’ category
Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development
“I see women as being central players,” said Elsie Kanza at the launch of WIE Africa last week.
The balancing act of localisation – finding the point where cost and reach intersect
On entering new territories, companies are confronted with the need for localising their offering.
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term
Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Make people and branding your recipe for success
The human resource management field is changing fast, becoming a major strategic player for organisations and leading the way in which companies are perceived.
Don’t follow the herd when investing – lessons from Botswana
Many of us are conditioned to believe that the collective wisdom of the masses is superior to our own individual ideas.
War for local talent in sub-Saharan Africa has only just begun
Ernst & Young’s David Storey looks at some of the human capital considerations companies need to be aware of when expanding into the continent.
Surviving economic anarchy – five strategic steps to growth
Five steps towards thinking strategically to enable growth in tough times.
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees
Insight into today’s 20-somethings’ expectations from the workplace.
Success factors for African expansion
To imagine you can offer anything less than world-class products and service in Africa is naive and short-sighted.
Demystifying doing business in Francophone Africa
For many business people in the continent’s English-speaking countries, Francophone Africa remains a complex region.
Moving on? What you should know about selling your business
Owners of businesses often reach a natural decision to leave at some point in their career.
How to increase sales in a tough economic environment
In the current challenging economic environment, SME owners need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water.
Examining the opportunities to invest in Africa’s infrastructure
The African Development Bank’s Shem Simuyemba outlines some of the investment opportunities in Africa’s infrastructure sector.
Ten ways that companies can mitigate risk in Africa
There are a number of potential issues and risks that could impact on companies doing, or planning to do, business in Africa.
Does African wisdom have a place at work?
Is there room in the workplace for traditional African wisdom?
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
at May 16th, 2013 -
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
