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At a time where every cent and second can mean the difference between startup success and failure, Alkemia has emerged...
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Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence indicated township trade brings in about R200 billion annually. This is a staggering...
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The 2024 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) successfully concluded its second annual event on 17 and 18 October 2024 at the...
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An 8% increase in malware or unwanted software found by more than 30 000 users. A 5% increase in infections...
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Ask just about any entrepreneur and they will tell you that of the many challenges they face, the most arduous...
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Globally, cyberattacks are on the rise and more small businesses are being targeted. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF),...
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Since the beginning of this year, 759 businesses in South Africa have closed their doors, underscoring the harsh reality that...
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Last-mile delivery is one of the costliest areas of the supply chain. The combination of multiple delivery routes, packing and...
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An eye-watering $5.4 billion, or R100 billion at current exchange rates: that’s what the recent CrowdStrike outage is estimated to...
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As traditional career paths evolve, more South Africans are finding themselves drawn to the idea of side hustles: those passion...
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The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) recently launched its groundbreaking Origin8 programme, designed to drive localisation and enable transformation in the...
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Amazon.co.za has launched Shop Mzansi: a curated storefront on Amazon.co.za showcasing unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and...
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The Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) has launched “Origin8: From Start-up to Scale-up”: a programme that is designed to...
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Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is not new; however, the recent boom in AI tools available to anyone – such as...
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Kruger Shalati’s collaboration with SRS Laundry Services, a local business near Hazyview, Mpumalanga, showcases how established tourism companies can benefit...
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Nigeria has 40 million small businesses. Many have access to the Internet, but do not know how to use digital...
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It is projected that the global accounting software market will grow to some R660 billion by 2033. The automation of...
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Applications are open for Founders Foundation's highly anticipated Accelerator Programme. This unique initiative is designed to empower South African entrepreneurs...
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In a bold move to champion female entrepreneurship, renowned investor and philanthropist Zunaid Moti has awarded six small-scale business owners...
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As South Africa navigates its energy challenges, the path to a sustainable future lies in the Just Energy Transition (JET)....
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UPDATE: The main event has been rescheduled to 17 and 18 October 2024. Local business owners are in for an...
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, one of the ways small businesses can stay competitive is by adopting innovative marketing strategies....
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“A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a...
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Now is the perfect time for South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to take on bigger projects, says Garth...
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The fact that a large proportion of startup businesses in South Africa fail within their first five years of operation...
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In celebration of Women’s Month, the renowned philanthropist and business maverick Zunaid Moti has announced an exciting new initiative aimed...
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With a staggering reportage claiming that up to 80% of new businesses in South Africa may fail within the first...
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Leading African venture capital (VC) firm Founders Factory Africa has announced its rebrand and name change to 54 Collective, evolving...
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Having commemorated Mandela Day this July, it's time to spotlight the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving...
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In South Africa, entrepreneurship holds the key to addressing several economic, social and educational aspects of sustainable development. With its...
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Let’s face it: South African businesses are up against some serious odds. With one of the highest startup failure rates...
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Good vision has the potential to unleash an individual’s full potential. It is a basic human right that can help...
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Getting a business off the ground, especially as a young entrepreneur, often requires having to wear many hats. With many...
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With local South Africa branches, global engineering, procurement and construction company Neosun Energy offers affordable solar energy solutions for local...
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To stimulate the small & medium enterprise (SME) sector – rightfully referred to as the backbone of the South African...
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South Africa is a land teeming with hustling entrepreneurs, and small & medium enterprises (SMEs) effectively do the heavy lifting...
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On a regular basis, small & medium enterprise (SME) owners have to navigate legal contracts in order for their businesses...
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For any aspiring entrepreneur, starting a new business is a thrilling process. Deciding what the business will do, how it...
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Shoprite has introduced an innovative digital solution for its Cash & Carry stores, marking the wholesale brand’s first venture into...
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Before leaving his ministerial position, outgoing Minister of Competition, Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, published two important regulations (one of...
