Companies making their mark in the Fourth Industrial Revolution are those that understand value drivers such as data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digitisation and e-commerce – and South African franchise operations are no different. Recent information released by Mobicred reveals that online…
Vodacom Business has partnered with Cisco Meraki to bring the benefits of software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) to small businesses. Called SD-WAN Express, this cost-effective, robust digital solution is designed to meet the networking needs of small to medium enterprises (SMEs). “Traditionally,…
Vodacom announces the launch of the first-ever SME Summit, dubbed #SME Thrive Summit. This free impactful gathering aims to provide invaluable resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities to help small businesses thrive and contribute to the sustained growth of the South African economy. The…
In a difficult economic environment, it may make sense to downsize your business rather than closing doors altogether. Load shedding, inflation, and the current high interest rate environment have left little disposable income in consumers’ pockets making it very challenging for SMEs to…
African Chrome Fields has unveiled its R800 million mineral beneficiation plant in Zimbabwe for the first time, which utilises a world-first aluminothermic process that has placed the company and the country at the forefront of mining technology. African Chrome Fields has an…
In the fast-changing world of entrepreneurship, small businesses often hit roadblocks that slow down their growth and success. From tight budgets and limited expertise to encountering barriers in accessing lucrative market opportunities; the struggle for small business owners is real. But, there’s…
For business owners who wish to stay relevant, keep one step ahead of the competition, and adjust to changing consumer needs in today’s dynamic business environment, repositioning has grown in importance. Entrepreneur Theo Baloyi, who has established several organizations in the South…
Throughout history, South Africa has been home to some of the African continent’s most prominent and innovative entrepreneurs. However, like many other global markets, South Africa is currently facing a challenging economic environment. Conventional wisdom shows that during these times, entrepreneurship should…
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the eThekwini Furniture Cluster Business Accelerator hosted its second “Dragons’ Den” event at the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. The event featured a unique “Dragons’ Den” format where nine aspiring, young, black…
It is estimated that more than a million people are employed in South Africa’s retail industry, making it the second largest employer behind the government. Now, as online shopping continues to gain significant traction globally and locally – community commerce (a term…
