Worth watching: TED talks by African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 1 September 2016 Over the years, local and global TED events have attracted leading African entrepreneurs who have shared their inspiration and advice.
Advice for young women in the workplace Published by Laurika Fourie on 22 August 2016 What does it take to become an established member of the team and shape your professional trajectory?
Creating a learning marketing and sales organisation to win Published by Masingita Mazibuko on 8 August 2016 Delivering sales and marketing excellence in the face of a dynamic market is vitally important for driving brand growth and gaining a competitive advantage.
Failed businesses: A path to entrepreneurial success Published by Pieter Scholtz on 25 July 2016 Sometimes knowing when to start again is the best thing you can do as a budding entrepreneur.
Introducing a new brand: Advice from a manufacturer who has been there Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 How a small-time manufacturer got her products stocked next to the big foreign brands.
Maturity makes great leaders: The journey from dwarf to giant Published by Theo Veldsman on 18 July 2016 Acquiring leadership maturity is a life-long journey that comprises successive stages.
Liberia: Starting a business in an environment with capacity constraints Published by Tianna Sherman-Kesselly on 3 July 2016 Starting a business is already a daunting task; beginning a business in a ‘least developed country’, well, that’s not meant for the faint of heart.
Approaching your first client as an entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2016 Gugu Mjadu provides her five top tips for young entrepreneurs/businesses looking to land their first client.
Accenture: Five digital leadership lessons from the Game of Thrones Published by Lee Naik on 27 May 2016 Fail to play the digital game and your company will find itself facing a nasty fate indeed.
Different types of workplace culture – which one is right for your business? Published by Pieter Scholtz on 19 May 2016 Workplace culture is a unique sociological construct.
Focus on what you do best, and other strategies for entering Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2016 A recent study revealed 66% of business expansions into Africa resulted in negative shareholder returns. PwC suggest how to avoid becoming part of this statistic.
Rejection is an essential path to growth – use it to serve you Published by Quinton Douman on 29 April 2016 Entrepreneurs should create an environment which allows teams and themselves to accept rejection.
Time management expert on how to improve your productivity Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2016 Elaine Harman shares some time management tips that can help employees and managers improve productivity in the workplace.
Your net worth is in your network: Tips for crowdfunding Published by Kate Douglas on 21 April 2016 When life coach Kate Emmerson found herself in desperate need of immediate funds, she started a crowdfunding campaign and hit her target within six weeks.