How an online startup has pulled in a growing number of buyers and sellers Published by Menno Gazendam on 16 August 2013 Menno Gazendam talks to one of the founders of Hello Pretty, an online marketplace for handmade goods.
Western Union grows mobile banking business across Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2013 With more mobile phone users than bank account holders on the continent, Western Union is focusing its business on mobile banking technology.
TripAdvisor means hotels need to be on top of their game, all the time Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at how some of the continent’s hotels are managing their online reputations.
Know your product’s potential and go with it, advises award-winning entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2013 South African company Cubicle Solutions is seeing the results of four years of hard work and a focused business plan.
Can trade make a difference in Africa? Published by Carlos Lopes on 14 August 2013 Africa’s economic power is growing, and trade can significantly aid sustainable development.
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
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.
Startups find collaborative work space in Johannesburg Published by Peter Cox on 26 July 2013 In Johannesburg there are a small but growing number of shared office spaces in which small businesses rent a desk and other services.
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).
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
