Making sure your business strategy remains relevant in 2014 Published by Business Partners team on 10 December 2013 Entrepreneurs need to rethink their business strategies alongside economic conditions.
Seven leadership lessons inspired by Nelson Mandela Published by Jovanka Ciares on 6 December 2013 Every time I think of Nelson Mandela the first thought in my mind is we need more like him.
Moving goods in Africa – what you need to know Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 4 December 2013 Tielman Nieuwoudt offers advice on supply chain management in Africa.
Barbara Birungi on encouraging more women to become entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2013 Ugandan entrepreneur Barbara Birungi believes tech startups can positively affect Africa’s social and economic development.
Tips on dealing with conflict at work Published by Lutfey Siddiqi on 2 December 2013 “How employees behave and interact with each other plays a determining role in the fate of a company.”
Entrepreneurs, stand out and be remembered Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2013 Looking different and handing out colourful business cards can help investors remember you.
Correctly structured insurance is vital for companies moving into Africa Published by Alvin Dye on 28 November 2013 Companies expanding into Africa need a good understanding of the local environment, laws and regulations to properly manage risk.
Think your biggest challenge is access to finance? You are wrong! Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2013 Randall Kempner highlights two challenges that makes finding funding difficult for entrepreneurs.
Eight thoughts on growing your business from five to 50 people Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2013 Strategies for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth.
A business plan is your roadmap to success Published by Business Partners team on 26 November 2013 Entrepreneurs have a better chance of securing funding by offering financiers a detailed business plan.
Four cheap ways to test your business idea Published by Menno Gazendam on 22 November 2013 To get a sense of whether your product will sell, test your idea before creating it.
Expanding your business into Africa? Published by Anli Dowling on 21 November 2013 Tips and issues companies should keep in mind when growing their businesses in other African countries.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Automation is a necessary technological shift, says tech company boss Published by Staff Writer on 11 November 2013 Switching to smart machines may streamline business processes and create new types of jobs.