[Orchids & Onions] Tipping a hat to the 'Nightshift'

[Brendan Seery] OK, I'll admit MTN already got its foot in the door with me right at the beginning of its new TV ad: I'm a Commodores fan and I think Nightshift (their tribute to soul legend Marvin Gaye - also one of my favourites) is one of the best tracks they produced...

#AgriIndaba: Highlighting agro-processing as a significant opportunity for growth

[Cari Coetzee] As one the economy's key labour intensive sectors, agro-processing is regonised to hold massive opportunity especially regarding the creation of employment opportunities and empowerment...

Business transfers: when is enough not enough?

[Faan Coetzee] The Constitutional Court in a majority judgment rejected, in no uncertain terms, three important arguments advanced in support of an application for leave to appeal the Labour Appeal Court's decision in Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality v Rural Maintenance...

#EntrepreneurMonth: Dial a Nerd's Colin Thornton gets candid

[Lauren Hartzenberg] In 1998, Colin Thornton started Dial a Nerd in the garage of his parents' home, initially fixing the computers of family and friends...

#BizTrends2017: Fashion disruption

[Jackie Burger] Disruptive dynamics, disregard for convention, customisable brands and the rise of the 'nodel' are a few of the fashion trends we can look forward to experiencing this year...

Sampling Grande Provence's sensational sensory summer lunch 2016

[Leigh Andrews] "Sensational: Adjective with two popular meanings. 1: Of or relating to sensation or the senses. 2: Arousing a quick, intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction."...

Gin and Tonic Lollies to welcome summer

[Nina Timm] These gin and tonic lollies are perfect as palate cleansers in between courses or something to cool you down next to the pool.

#Behindtheselfie with... Lebohang Mokoena

[Leigh Andrews] This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Lebohang Mokoena: 28-year-old entrepreneur selected in a 'Dragon's Den-style interview to spearhead Goodbye Malaria's merchandising and fundraising effort at their new pop-up stores at airports, which launched on 23 November...

Is diversity really so scary? - Pert Industrials

[Peter Horszowski] I know we have our messy diversity down here. But, whatever the results from the Brexit and US Presidential election might suggest, I believe that diversity presents a real advantage...

Sectional titles still going strong

[Richard Gray] Data released by FNB in its latest Property Barometer explains that the volume and value of sectional title transactions have significantly increased since 2010...

#EntrepreneurMonth: Umhlanga-based founders buff up their business portfolio

[Jessica Tennant] Tracy Gielink, and Kim and Debbie Davidson, founders and owners of Umhlanga-based businesses recently launched their third, Buff Beauty Parlour...

#BizTrends2017: Back to our roots - eight food trends for 2017

[Nina Timm] Vegetable appreciation, chocolate for breakfast, tasty waste and pop-up restaurants - award-winning food blogger Nina Timm shares her top eight foodie trends for 2017.

Five business branding mistakes to avoid

[Charles Mburugu] How you go about branding has the potential to either make or break your business. Here are some of the common mistakes you need to avoid at all costs...

No better sense of achievement than female entrepreneurship success!

[Leigh Andrews] Janna Strang, director and founder of PRomote Communication, shares what it means to be a successful female entrepreneur...

Huffington Post to empower communities

[Danette Breitenbach] The 17th edition of the Huffington Post launched this weekend in South Africa. At the launch event in Sandton at Katy's Palace Bar, chief executive officer of The Huffington Post, Jared Grusd...