Africa’s under-40 millionaires share their secrets to success Published by Claude Harding on 1 October 2012 Africa’s under-40 millionaires reveal the reasons for their success and give advice to other budding entrepreneurs.
Why traditional marketing is not yet dead in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kwesi Sakyi-Gyinae on 1 October 2012 “Yes, scheme to harness online opportunities for your brand; but no, don’t get drenched in its thickest waters just yet.”
Venture capital or private equity? The entrepreneur’s dilemma Published by Adrian Dommisse on 27 September 2012 If you’re a small business and you want to grow, at some point you’ll need more money than you can raise from operations, or borrow from family and friends.
Don’t mention the “C” word Published by Roddy McKean on 11 September 2012 Roddy McKean, head of the Africa practice at Webber Wentzel, discusses how international investors are developing effective strategies for dealing with corruption issues in Africa.
The path of leadership – a road less travelled Published by Cobus Oosthuizen on 5 September 2012 With an overabundance of leadership literature available on the shelves and even more so at the click of a mouse, it seems incredible that more can still be said on the subject of leadership!
Who are the drivers of private equity in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2012 Find out where Africa’s private equity investment is coming from.
Five things you should know about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2012 During a recent forum experts discussed various issues concerning private equity investments in Africa.
Looking to attract investment into your company? Start networking Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2012 How can you and your company stand out amongst others to attract the right investor’s attention?
Post-investment: be prepared for growing pains Published by Adrian Dommisse on 17 August 2012 “You will probably go through a phase of regretting the investor along the way, but that is okay, if you have chosen the right investor.”
Succession planning – what happens when the CEO is no longer there? Published by Basil C Leonard on 31 July 2012 Sadly for many companies, succession planning is one of those initiatives that many companies only start when it is basically too late.
Insight into how African CEOs feel about growth, risk and the skills challenge Published by Claude Harding on 29 July 2012 The vast majority of CEOs in Africa (95%) are confident about growing their businesses on the continent in the next three years.
How to kick off investor negotiations Published by Adrian Dommisse on 25 July 2012 It can take months of pitching before you find the right investor for your business, but finalising the deal can be tricky.
Four common mistakes made by South African companies in the rest of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2012 With relatively slow growth in their home market and economic woes in Europe and the US, many South African companies are considering opportunities in the rest of the continent.
Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2012 East Africa’s profile as an investment destination has improved significantly in recent years with foreign investors and multinational companies setting up base in the region.