Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
10 things business people should know about dealing with the media Published by Sarah Dee McLynn on 25 July 2013 Talking with the media is a great way for a company or brand to gain exposure with the public, investors, and business partners.
Nine tips for business owners on how to increase their cash flow Published by Staff Writer on 22 July 2013 The age-old statement of ‘cash is king’ has never been truer than it is right now for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
HR as a strategic business partner for success Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2013 In the majority of organisations, HR continues to be treated as a peripheral function.
Three key principles top employers live by Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2013 Top employers win top talent through the implementation of a few simple principles.
Eight factors to consider when purchasing a franchise Published by Staff Writer on 9 July 2013 It is important that entrepreneurs do in-depth research before investing in a franchise.
Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2013 Jacky Goliath, co-founder of De Fynne Nursery in South Africa, shares some valuable business lessons.
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
Partnership building key to success in pan-African markets Published by Nick Durrant on 27 June 2013 “The key to success in Africa lies in collaboration,” writes Nick Durrant, director of Bluegrass Digital.
Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2013 “The stories we hear of someone within two months becoming a millionaire are very rare… Don’t think you are an exception.”
Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2013 João Figueiredo, recently named the African Banker of the Year, talks about the five qualities of a successful manager.
Low cost business ideas for Africa Published by Menno Gazendam on 13 June 2013 Africa is the last business frontier and there is money to be made with good ideas. Here are five low cost money making ideas.
Ten tips for marketing your business Published by Business Partners team on 12 June 2013 Marketing tends to be seen by many business owners as a soft function, one of the first spending areas to be cut when times are tough.
Entrepreneur shares five tips to successfully secure start-up funding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2013 SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson shares five tips that entrepreneurs can use to secure funding or investment.