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10 tips to attract investors and secure funding
[Gerrie van Biljon] Many excellent business ideas never get past the spreadsheet stage and into the real world simply because entrepreneurs fail to connect with individuals or investors with enough capital and risk appetite to help implement them... read more>>



Entrepreneurship
Standard Bank Rising Star finalists announced
The 60 finalists for the annual Standard Bank Rising Star Awards have been announced... read more>>
The role of SA's private sector vital to empowering youth
South Africa is currently facing the challenge of providing both financial and training to the poorest members of society to enable them to become contributors to society, be productive and build sustainable SMMEs creating further opportunity... read more>>
Ventureburn survey sheds light on SA's tough, but pioneering startup industry

Jacques Coetzee

South Africa's Startup industry isn't always as glamorous as it's sometimes made out to be, according to a new survey by Ventureburn... read more>>
Workshop series to empower independent retailers
Tungwa Retail Holdings is to hold a series of trade workshops aimed at empowering independent retailers to maximise their businesses in the retail space... read more>>
Does co-creation provide the best blueprint for long-term venture success?

Eugene Jansen

Venture capital is the buzzword on every entrepreneur's lips, especially in South Africa where initiatives such as Silicon Cape aim to replicate the success of technology startup environments elsewhere in the world... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Five mistakes to avoid when compiling your CV

Anja van Beek

The first step towards securing your dream job is putting together a professional curriculum vitae (CV) that gets the recruiter excited about the skills, experience and qualifications you have to offer. But many great candidates fail at this first hurdle... read more>>
Being the corporate fit - skills alone won't secure that job

Madge Gibson

One of the tricky issues I dealt with during my years in Executive Search was the disbelief felt by experienced candidates who failed to secure sought-after positions... read more>>
Skills Development & Training
Can you be complacent in building manufacturing talent?
The scarcity of skills and developing talent are somewhat boring topics for conversation these days. Organisations are confronted daily... read more>>
[I Am Talent]: The Skills Supply - The World of Education

John Gatherer

The world of education is the supply pipeline of the future skills and talent that the job market requires across private, public and informal sectors... read more>>
SA companies get creative to attract young ICT talent
In a technologically and data-driven economy, information and communication technology (ICT) has taken its place at the forefront of business operations. read more>>
[I Am Talent]: What is needed for success?

John Gatherer

One of the greatest challenges to individuals navigating the rapidly changing, uncertain white waters of life, is to become adept at 'riding the waves', staying on top and finding a balance between the many paradoxes and conflicts that we face in day-to-day life... read more>>
Government news
790 artisans receive training in KZN
PRETORIA: A total of 790 artisans in various fields are receiving training in KwaZulu-Natal as part of the Human Resource Development Council Secretariat programme... read more>>
More Government news
Business
Preparing financially for a job loss
We often welcome a fresh start with open arms and we've all heard the expression that a change is as good as a holiday. But if a new beginning comes unexpectedly in the form of a retrenchment or a job loss, it can turn your world upside down... read more>>
Entropy explained - South Africa's dilemma on visa regulations

Gaby Gramm

South Africa's advancement as a global tourist destination of choice faced further disruption beginning of June as the requirement kicked in for children to be in possession of unabridged birth certificates before being allowed into the country... read more>>
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

Danette Breitenbach

In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
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Reputation risk management masterclass
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Stakeholder reputation management masterclass
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 27 Jul 2015 to 28 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

28th Annual Labour Law Conference
LexisNexis - 4 Aug 2015 to 6 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Transforming organisational thinking patterns
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 11 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Short course in negotiation skills
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Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 31 Aug 2015 to 7 Oct 2015, Pretoria

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1 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Programme in occupational hygiene
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Business planning bootcamp
Business In Theory - 2 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Midrand

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