Businesswoman on taking risks and thinking outside the box Published by Kate Douglas on 14 March 2016 ‘One of the things that has made me successful is I’m not scared to say what I do,’ says property and education entrepreneur, Delia Cupido.
Top entrepreneur shares advice on finding investment and retaining employees Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Hans van Aardt, founder of software company Microworks.
‘Corporate life is the best business school for entrepreneurs’ Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2014 South African David Green talks about leaving corporate life for the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
No maternity leave: Being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2014 South African Theresa Cupido talks about women entrepreneurship and growing a business in road marking and civil engineering field.
Pros and cons of buying a franchise business: Perspectives from an entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2014 Johan Kilian talks about his decision to become a Pie City franchisee.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
Talking business and exporting to Africa with Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2014 “Although we export all over the world, Africa is our main focus market.”
Don’t put your eggs in one basket, says animal health entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2014 South African entrepreneur explains why product diversification has helped his business grow in Southern Africa.
Entrepreneur says training is key to keeping staff motivated Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Lewis Thomas, founder of Partners Hair Design in South Africa.
Know your product’s potential and go with it, advises award-winning entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2013 South African company Cubicle Solutions is seeing the results of four years of hard work and a focused business plan.
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Woman entrepreneur talks about having guts in business Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2012 “I know that hardships and struggles right now are preparation for where I want to be in five years.”
How a personal need inspired entrepreneurial innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 “If you want to die early then allow your business to stagnate,” says entrepreneur Martin Brown.