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 | Latest research by Regus, the flexible workspace provider, confirms that mind-sets are rapidly changing as 80% of African firms believe companies that will not employ women returning from maternity leave are missing out. Read more >>
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 | While enthusiasm, commitment and dedicated service are key, entrepreneurs who know where their businesses stand financially are the most successful. They also know that financial statements are the glue that holds any business together. Read more >>
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 | Viresh PRAHALATH You may have a burning idea that reduces your levels of sleep and pops in during your 5AM shower or while you work the circuit at the gym. That's exciting and quite peachy, however an idea simply isn't enough. You probably need a S.C.O.R.E. Read more >>
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 | A new book, 'Tips from South Africa's Best Young Entrepreneurs' will be launched on 8 April 2014 in Johannesburg and 10 April in Cape Town. Read more >>
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 | The newly launched Maverick Awards is aimed at rewarding entrepreneurial excellence in the under-35s in South Africa. Winners are in line for prizes in business growth, support and development opportunities valued at R1 million. Read more >>
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 | Jason Xenopoulos, Issued by NATIVE VML My father was a great entrepreneur. He came to South Africa at the age of 20 with £5 pounds in his pocket and went on to build one of Johannesburg's most iconic retail food brands. Read more >>
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 | Bekezela Phakathi The Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) conceded defeat on Wednesday (13 March 2014) in its fight for a 10% wage increase at Rooibos Ltd, the Western Cape-based company that dominates the market for tea of the same name. Read more >>
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 | Workers and organised labour representatives in Saldanha Bay have asked Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant to look into a number of issues. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth The Black Management Forum (BMF)‚ which has been without a managing director since the middle of last year‚ has appointed former chief executive of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa‚ Themba Dlamini‚ as its new leader from April 1. Read more >>
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 | Five months after cement group PPC froze top management salaries in order to increase the wages of its lowest earners - a move that has generally been welcomed - analysts say it is too early to assess whether it will have a material effect on labour relations. Read more >>
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 | The impact of weak economic growth is being increasingly felt as thousands of jobs disappear and employment prospects dissipate. Read more >>
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 | David Furlonger Local car manufacturers are preparing contingency plans to avoid further production losses in the event of a midyear strike at components suppliers. Read more >>
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 | Financial analysts have predicted that this year is going to be much worse than last year and consumers are bracing themselves for a tough time as food, electricity and fuel costs continue to increase. The good news is that there are strategies to keep your head above water, help you earn more and surge above rising costs. Read more >>
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 | Transcend Corporate Advisors has announced that it would be launching a B-BBEE internship programme, which will begin in late March and run until August, with clients having to commit their chosen BEE champion to 9.5 full workdays for training over the six-month period. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley The local arm of SABMiller (SAB)‚ South African Breweries' maltings division is looking to supply product to other African countries following its investments to expand capacity‚ according to the unit's general manager Thinus van Schoor. Read more >>
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 | Ed Herbst Part 1 of this article covers the lead up to our current electricity crisis. Part 2 deals with the media coverage - or not, in the case of State media - of the crisis. Read more >>
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 | President Jacob Zuma says government will continue to invest in the country's rural areas, in order to stimulate local economic growth and to further the social development of people living outside urban areas. Read more >>
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