When the going gets tough...it's time to get going - ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching

[Harry Welby-Cooke] Let’s not pretend! Times are tough! A flailing economy, escalating costs, load shedding, geopolitical tensions and elections coming up in 2024 - to name a few challenges...

How AI can streamline human capital management for SMEs

[Dumisani Moyo] By leveraging AI technologies, SMEs can achieve performance and innovation boosts across multiple areas of the business...

9 trends impacting your small business in 2024

[Catherine Wijnberg] As the general election later this year looms, SMEs need to brace for yet another unpredictable year...

#Sona made it clear: No one is coming to save entrepreneurs

[Harry Welby-Cooke] You and I need to create our own tomorrow within the challenges and opportunities we currently find ourselves in, says Harry Welby-Cooke...

#BizTrends2024: Trends in the small business work landscape for 2024

[Samantha Coom] There is a profound transformation underway in the ever-evolving work landscape for small businesses and entrepreneurs...

#BizTrends2024: Circular economy: A goldmine for entrepreneurs in 2024

[Catherine Wijnberg] Locally, small pockets of businesses are embracing circularity as a new way of doing business...

#StartupMentoring: Samantha Coom's remarkable journey from corporate success to thriving entrepreneurship

[Imran Salie] Coom unpacks more about her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and shares some mentorship for those wanting to take a leap of faith into the world of entrepreneurship...

#StartupStory: Imizizi Evolution, a newly launched venture builder

[Imran Salie] IE was founded by Mponeng Seshea and her business partner Yolisa Tshabalala to help mentor and fund women-owned businesses...

#WomensMonth: Bushra Razack's journey in Philippi Village's entrepreneurial ecosystem

[Imran Salie] Here we engage in conversation with Razack as she shares her insights on empowering women, and fostering sustainable change...

Navigating success: Expert advice for thriving as a female entrepreneur in SA

[Ashleigh Butterworth] In a world where gender equality remains a formidable challenge, South Africa emerges as a beacon of progress, celebrating the remarkable rise of women entrepreneurs...

#StartupMentoring: Laura Thomas shares the value of humble leadership

[Imran Salie] In this #StartupMentoring story we chat with entrepreneur Laura Thomas pivoted from the corporate trenches to help other founders win their battles...

SA's unbanked attracts funding for fintech startups

[Michael Bowren] South Africa's fintech startup sector gives investors access to companies with a good mix of scale and growth opportunities...

#YouthMonth: Specno's path to success as a venture builder

[Imran Salie] We caught up with Novitzkas and Jordaan to gain insight into what Specno is all about...

#StartupMentoring: Innovo Networks founder Damian Michael shares entrepreneurial pearls of wisdom

[Imran Salie] In this #StartupMentoring story we chat with tech entrepreneur Damian Michael, who unveils what helped him excel in his business venture...

#AfricaMonth: Nigerian social entrepreneur empowers women through sustainable fashion

[Imran Salie] As Africa Month draws to a close, we chat with the founder of the Nigerian fashion brand Design for Love...

#StartupStory: Eagle Intelligent Health, connecting patients with doctors virtually

[Imran Salie] One startup is aiming to digitise how our patients and doctors connect by eliminating the factor of having to physically go out and get medical consultations...

#StartupMentoring: Andrew Walker shares property investment tips for entrepreneurs

[Imran Salie] Walker said he always been entrepreneurial, having started his sound engineering company at the age of 15...

Learning to pitch better: The value of feedback from investors and financiers

[Allon Raiz] The only reason these entrepreneurs' businesses are still operating today is that they have constantly changed their business models...

3 ways SA SMEs can stay focused on success in 2023

[Ashleigh Butterworth] One of the most effective ways for SMEs to stay optimistic and focused on growth is to take a long-term view...