Employee wellness: Africa’s hidden opportunity to bolster growth Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2016 Absenteeism is costing economies across the continent valuable opportunities for growth, at a time we can scarcely afford it. How can companies turn this trend around?
Pitching to Richard Branson: What worked for this South African entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 April 2016 Jeff Paterson recently pitched his business idea to Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson – and won. We find out why.
Creating a high-performance culture begins by rooting out toxicity within teams Published by Quinton Douman on 30 March 2016 Incompetence, or just plain toxic behaviour of employees, negatively affects the culture, and by extension, the overall success of an organisation.
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.
Event sponsorship: How to build brand value Published by Investec on 11 March 2016 Aside from ensuring that the event or team will be watched by people you want to talk to, sponsorship is also about working out what you’re trying to achieve and matching that to the opportunity.
Video: Lagos Business School prof on how multinationals can succeed in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 ‘The fact that we are one continent does not necessarily mean that we behave, think and do things in the same way.’
Leadership: What time is it? It is decision time! Published by Quinton Douman on 17 February 2016 Even in times of uncertainty, great leaders have to be decisive.
How toxic leaders destroy people as well as organisations Published by Theo Veldsman on 25 January 2016 There is a growing incidence of toxic leadership in organisations across the world.
Ten rules for entrepreneurs to live by Published by Business Partners team on 7 January 2016 The life of an entrepreneur is different from those that are employed in a 9-to-5 job.
2015’s top quotes: Words of wisdom from African business leaders Published by Kate Douglas on 21 December 2015 This year we interviewed a number of the continent’s top businesspeople and CEOs who shared their wisdom to aspiring entrepreneurs.
The case for backing entrepreneurs, rather than business plans Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2015 ‘We don’t even look at the business plan at all. If [entrepreneurs] bring it to me, I tear it up in front of them,’ says founder of business incubator Raizcorp.
Nando’s on appealing to aspirational African consumers Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2015 Geoff Whyte, CEO of Southern Africa for fast-food retailer Nando’s, shares his tips.
Equity vs debt: How should entrepreneurs fund their business ventures? Published by Business Partners team on 26 October 2015 When applying for finance, an entrepreneur should be very clear on the position and strategy of the business as this will determine what type of funding is appropriate for the business.
Akon on entrepreneurship and opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2015 ‘If you just think things through and plan things out – that thought process is worth more than money.’