Will Direct Lending Mean More Finance for Business Owners?
As banks clamp down on lending amid the global financial crisis, moves are afoot to get government agency Khula to lend direct to business owners. But to succeed Khula will have its work cut out.
View ArticleBoost Innovation for Economic Growth
If South Africa is to create jobs the country must do more to support, incentivise and fund entrepreneurs who develop new ideas.
View ArticleDon’t Be Tempted To Cancel Your Insurance Cover
These may still be difficult economic times, but with criminals targeting smaller businesses, cancelling your insurance policy may not be the wisest move – especially when there are ways to reduce your...
View ArticleWhere Can SA Entrepreneurs Turn for Help In Developing Ideas?
Developing a unique idea is the first step when it comes to setting up a business, but too many South Africans wipe out their hopes of success by opting to simply copy existing services and products.
View ArticleBeware Of Bad Counsel
With many South Africans starting new businesses, mentors and business consultants have become highly sought after. But they might not be the solution you need, especially if the advice offered steers...
View ArticlePrevent IP Infringement
Copyright laws have been in existence for over 100 years, but it’s only recently with the emergence of the Internet that intellectual property theft has become easier than ever to carry out.
View ArticleThe China Effect: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
China’s meteoric growth has destroyed local industries – but it has also opened new markets.
View ArticleKeep Your Eyes on the Road… and Your Hands on the Wheel. ‘Trep: Toby Scheckter
Local entrepreneur cuts his ties with a sinking brand to start something of his own.
View ArticleHow Mad World Grew From R1 500 and a Beat-Up Car to a Group Of Thriving...
A brother and sister team, Adelaide Potgieter and Solomon Potgieter, have overcome many of the obstacles that are common to all start-ups and built a diversified R60 million Mad World business.
View ArticleHow Calamitous Export Red Tape Spurred Unlimited Growth for Keedo
For a time, 70% of Keedo’s revenue was derived from exports to the US. When a customs debacle almost killed the business, Keedo’s Nelia Annandale and David Robertson realised they had to spread the risk.
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