Five steps to assess and mitigate business risks Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2015 African businesses face a vast array of risks and the correct risk management policies need to be identified and in place.
Jannie Mouton’s seven tips for bouncing back from failure Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2015 Jannie Mouton talks about how he managed to pick himself up after being fired, and start one of South Africa’s most successful companies.
Five e-commerce tips from industry experts Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2015 Thoughts by industry professionals about starting, and growing, an e-commerce store.
How and where to access Africa’s growth Published by Rory Ord on 9 February 2015 How can investors access Africa’s growth efficiently and effectively?
Entrepreneurs to think differently about new year resolutions Published by Staff Writer on 6 February 2015 “While many people have made various resolutions for 2015, yours, as an entrepreneur, may be a little different to others.”
Targeting the African consumer: Why size often matters Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2015 According to Michael Wood, founder of Aperio, a common mistake made by consumer-facing companies in Africa is getting their product sizes wrong.
Avoiding common business mistakes in 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 Many business owners repeat simple mistakes that could have been avoided.
Three tips for marketing to consumers in townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 January 2015 How we made it in Africa asked Anisa Kale to share some of her advice for strategically marketing to lower-end consumers in townships.
Surviving bankruptcy: An entrepreneur’s tips for dealing with business failure Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2015 “The way one gets out of a big hole in business, is very simple – stop digging,” says Maneesh Garg.
20 thought-provoking quotes by African entrepreneurs in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2014 As 2014 draws to a close, How we made it in Africa highlights some words of wisdom from African entrepreneurs.
Alan Knott-Craig Jr on why entrepreneurs should marry young Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2014 South Africa’s Alan Knott-Craig Jr explains how getting married at 25 helped him as an entrepreneur.
How to be a better boss Published by Michael Mankins and Cornelia de Ruiter on 13 November 2014 One key to successful delegation is to coach team members on making and executing critical decisions.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
Bravery and a diet of humble pie: Mi-Fone CEO’s 10 tips for African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2014 Alpesh Patel shares some of the lessons he has learnt over the years in entrepreneurship.
