Month: November 2009

Events company facilitates national discussion and debate

A young IT dreamer shows the value of spoting new opportunities in changing markets.

Cape Town company delivers Creative architecture, responsible social development.

A small design agency responds to the economic downturn with simple, but effective, solutions.

Two engineers revolutionise the platinum industry with a world-first innovation

How a new business succeeded by bringing experts on board.

How can I learn about business? What does it take to be an effective business leader? How do i foster business acumen and insight? What are the key lessons that ...

A pizza takeaway concept formed the base for a consumer brand franchise holding company launched in 2005. Built on formula-driven, quick service restaurant brands, Taste Holdings listed on the AltX ...

Success in the food industry is not easily won but Francesco Zanasi and Peter Castle, co-founders of Primi Piatti, have cooked up a profitable recipe of passion and energy.

In the middle of a global financial crisis that has everyone talking about how funding is impossible to get and how all you can do is focus on survival, one ...

Two former waiters open their own restaurant in one of Jozi’s hippest centres

Jenni button Nearly lost it all save for her unrelenting spirit and creative passion. This is her story.

Erik Venter and Gidon Novick made history eight years ago when the two Comair employees, with some help from senior management, launched South Africa’s first no-frills airline on a tiny ...

A beautician gets funding from a client and starts her own business

Teacher turned manufacturer, retailer and international exporter, Carrol Boyes has deftly crafted a coveted, high-end product range associated with fine living the world over

Managing growth and knowing when to let go have been important success factors forChris Weylandt in taking his namesake store from family-owned outlet to national homeware leader.

Coca-Cola South Africa’s Onwell Msomi has over 20 years of experience in operations and general management. As GM of the FIFA 2010 World Cup, he is putting to good use ...

The outgoing MD of Business Partners, Jo’ Schwenke, talks to Juliet Pitman about entrepreneurship, reading people and the importance of passion.

The country's metered taxi industry is set for growth.

There are many sound mentorship organisations for small and medium enterprises who are renowned for their mentorship programme.