What it takes to go from side hustling to successful entrepreneurship

[Allon Raiz] Many people who have business ideas feel in some way that they are not ready to take the plunge, and one of the most convenient excuses is that they feel that they “are not entrepreneurs”.

6 tips to help scale up your small business

[Grant Lapping] My journey took a good seven years, but I managed to build a one-person company into a dozen-strong operation...

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...