Month: September 2011

Understanding the fine line between arrogance and confidence – and not crossing it.

It’s the most common question in the entrepreneurial world. Whether you are a start-up or an established business that needs funding for growth, the ever-present dilemma remains: How do I ...

What you should be looking at when evaluating a new site for your franchise.

Learn how to give your customers great service.

A quick guide on what you need to do to register your business.

Judi Sandrock, former CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship and current head of the Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO), describes what impresses her when she meets an aspiring entrepreneur.

Choosing the perfect location for your business.

The debate about whether we are heading for the second dip in a W-shaped economic recovery, and more importantly accompanied by a second market collapse, has never been conclusively answered.

Creating a workshop for others to learn from may mean you needing to take one yourself.

Audit committee effectiveness placed under the spotlight as stakeholders expectations increase.

Hiring staff for the retail business.

To become a guru, you must leave a trail of bread-crumbs that potential clients can follow.

Advice on bringing in a step by step process for a new product in SA.

MTN Business supports small business development through sponsorship of local reality TV show The Big Break Legacy.

There is a direct correlation between strong leadership and great, sustainable companies. Are you a strong leader?

Local small business awards offer big rewards.

Ensuring your will is up-to-date can avoid complications and even heartache for family members.

With so much emphasis placed on finding customers today, business owners often lose sight of keeping the ones they have. Here are a few sure-fire ways to stem those losses.

Good employer/employee relationships are vital to your business. But what do you do when the trust in that relationship starts breaking down?

Perform better in the business world by understanding your customers.