What’s up with WhatsApp?
WhatsApp Privacy Update - What does it mean? We spoke to Michael Byrne from NETCONFIG (Network Configurations) about the new WhatsApp changes that are forcing...
Business planning and goal setting for 2021
“You must be joking - is it even possible after the year we’ve just had?”, has been the typical response I’ve received when reminding...
6 Ways to improve your cashflow in 2021
Running a business in what we assumed would be a post-COVID world this year has turned out to be a continuous challenge, taking on...
Back to work safely in Level 3
As South Africa battles to contain the second wave of the Coronavirus that exploded during the holiday season, millions will be preparing themselves to...
The 5 habits of highly resilient businesses
As any successful boxer will tell you, resilience is NOT the ability to take punches. It’s not about bouncing back from adversity; it’s about...
Entrepreneurs honoured at Small Business Academy award ceremony
The power of small enterprises to improve the lives of families and communities was demonstrated when 21 small business owners from low-income areas of...
Q&A: Shanaaz Trethewey, CEO of Rentmaster
Shanaaz Trethewey knows first-hand how quickly the rental process can go from a peaceful dream of passive income, to a nightmare of debt collection...
Work-life balance in an always-on digital office space
Although productivity has increased on average 35% during and post lockdown as most organisations have moved operations into a more digital environment, the work...
Digital marketing tips for the festive season
After a challenging year for most small businesses, you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to help drive holiday interest and boost...
5 Steps to retrench staff by the book
Unfortunately, a number of businesses have become COVID-19 casualties, faced with the difficult (an often unthinkable) decision of having to retrench employees, either because...
How our SMEs adopted an opportunity mindset
Despite its turmoil and challenge, the year has also shown us what is possible, when we are faced with adversity and the stakes are...
Hackathon showcases local problem-solving capabilities
Following on from their first successful hackathon in November, Empire Partner Foundation’s (EPF) Tech Hub closed out the year with a successful second digital...
MANAGEMENT
How to stay focused
The entrepreneur's day is filled with distractions. Read on for some advice on how to sharpen your focus and pay attention to what matters... In...
Nurturing strategic partnerships to build your business
You don't build a big business on your own. As it grows bigger and faster, you need different kinds of partnerships to help you....
INSPIRATION
From part-time project to full-time business
David Henderson's family were hard-working government employees, and business or money was never a typical dinnertime discussion. This meant that after school, Henderson followed...
25 Lessons from 25 years in business
Cindy Norcott, owner of award-winning specialist recruitment agency, Pro Talent, celebrates her company’s silver anniversary this month. In celebration of this milestone, Cindy has...
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