South Africa Business

The market-related publication added that the rand is among the worst-performing emerging market currencies this year...

Understanding the Rise of Cryptocurrency in South Africa...

Buying, selling and trading cryptocurrency is gaining all the hype in South Africa...

The magnitude of this discovery is nothing short of astounding, estimated to exceed a staggering...

The rand and Food prices easing , providing relief for businesses and consumers alike....

Let's delve into the captivating world of state finances, where scarcity reigns and resource allocation...

SARS is engaging with National Treasury to find ways to provide relief to consumers and businesses who turn to solar...

The new system forms part of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Vision 2025,...

Here are some insights into the Interest rates in South Africa this week...

Loadshedding and Poultry Production is not in agreement and it is causing a major Cluckup!

If Eskom fails to run the plants, then it should be capable of correcting the problems they are facing...

Hydrogen prices witnessed a declining trend throughout the fourth quarter of 2022...

Ongoing concerns around the country’s power supply have led to an increased demand for solar power...

Not getting a job is not the end of life. It is possible to create jobs by starting a business, believes co-founder...

This year many businesses ramped up their digitisation strategies which are changing the ways that businesses operate altogether..

Emerging successfully from an economic downturn and global pandemic is no easy feat, especially if you are an SME business...

What happens when lightning strikes a vehicle? The answer, gleaned from anecdotal observations...

It might sound counter-intuitive, but in this modern shopping environment, online and in-store work together, not against each...

These days your presence on the internet is probably your most important tool to market your business - on mobile and desktop ...

What should you do if you do find yourself face-to-face with a hijacker or carjacker?

How to show your staff that you value them as much as you value your customers...

Clever social engineering tactics are regularly used by criminals to trick their victims into disclosing their cell phone or...

Does experience make up for the lack of a qualification, or does a qualification provide something that experience can't?...

This generation of young people, currently aged 16 to 19, differ in many significant ways to their predecessors in the workplace..

Most people have to take out some sort of loan in their lifetime and during Covid-19 we have seen a large increase in the...

SHOPPING malls as we know them will in future become redundant as more people move to purchasing goods online, and office ...

A meme that went viral on social media a few weeks ago revealed that followers felt that it was not the CEO, nor the CIO...

South African youth may feel there is little to celebrate in the current national lockdown...

Business owners need to ensure that their workspaces are properly cleaned and thoroughly cleansed before employees report for...

The Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdown have brought finances into sharp focus for many people...

As South Africa commenced its national 21-day lockdown period on Friday, 27 March 2020, Workshop17 is uniting during these very...

Fears around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has spilled into financial markets George Herman, Director and Chief Investment..

The Moody’s downgrade of South Africa’s credit rating should have happened long ago - we’ve known for a long time that our...

In recent weeks, Anglo American has set out the extensive support it is providing to its employees, host communities...

In this locked down economy due to the spread of Covid-19, loan customers who are under financial strain are eligible for some...

Amid all of the physical disruptions that have been caused by the global spread of COVID-19 and with so many people working...

While statistics on the COVID-19 situation in South Africa paints an optimistic picture with over 80,000 citizens being tested...

In this locked down economy due to the spread of Covid-19, loan customers who are under financial strain are eligible for some...

Right now, most owners of small and medium size (“SME”) businesses have been out of business for three weeks...

The South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI)...

In a national emergency like this, it is encouraging to see South Africans all putting their heads together, regardless of...

Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic...

Government has made a number of funding options, relief schemes and tax benefits available to small businesses...

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published certain regulations entitled COVID-19 Block Exemption for the Retail...

The address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, 23 March 2020, set out certain fiscal relief measures to help small...

It is important that petrol stations remain fully operational as they provide an essential service for emergency workers like...

The 21-day lockdown that kicked on 26th of March at 23:59 shouldn’t be seen as an excuse to stagnate, but as an opportunity for...

If local wines are fetching top prices at auction, does it follow that wine makes a good investment? Sceptics and believers ...

Energy Law Firm will offer assistance to local services companies in our countries of operation on contractual disputes...

Step by step information covering why lockdown is necessary to stop the COVID-19 disease...

With the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the full economic impact on business needs to be critically considered...

While there have been many forums and articles discussing the need for SA to move into the fourth industrial revolution...

Coronavirus-linked rationing is becoming more widespread as South African retailers continue to struggle with empty shelves...

All South African business leaders have a responsibility to stand together to keep business moving, protect employment...

In this access-and-experience-over-ownership generation, there are more start-ups servicing the rental rather than ownership ...

How PR can help small businesses grow. Make use of this cost-effective tool...

Droom jy van 'n eie onderneming of wonder jy hoe om jou onderneming se deure oop te hou in moeilike ekonomiese tye? 'n Paar...

When it comes to branding, social media is giving smaller businesses the chance to compete with the big guys...

Winning your customers' attention and staying in touch is key to encourage loyalty...

Ensure that you're doing what you do best, and leave the rest to others...

Research has shown that contented employees are productive employees...

South African businesses and consumers alike have a growing appetite for online sales...

When you’ve bought a defective product, it is comforting to know that in terms of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) you as the ...

The Second Machine by Brynjolfsson and McAfee is an optimistic outlook at the economic financial crisis we have found ourselves...

If Oprah Winfrey walked into your store today would you treat her any differently to your other clients?

Here are 10 tips from Donovan Marais, Channel Manager at Sage Pay, about how you can accelerate the flow of money into ...

When your business is small, local and bespoke, you are able to roll with the economic punches. You are agile, flexible and can...

Penny Futter, Chief Information Officer at African Bank, says it is a real issue facing financial institutions and the public...

Recession, economic uncertainty, political upheaval – these factors, among many others, are playing havoc with retail stability...

Reality check: you are no longer the chief technology officer in your home. That's from the introduction to a new book by ...

Some offices of the Master of the High Court (‘the Master’) refuses to register newly created South African trusts if there ...

Thinking of venturing into a business partnership? Make sure it's the right fit. If you run a small business, forming a strateg...

The Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa’s largest event, exhibition and meeting space in the heart of the Sandton CBD.

Are you ready to lead? Here are some tips for handling the pressure...

Her father practiced human rights law, raising Basani to have a strong bent towards social justice. She also has two strong...

The packing took place at the Sandton Convention Centre and is part of the Rise Against Hunger campaign...

It's the second largest search engine in the world, so it should definitely be on your radar in 2015…

Female entrepreneurs are increasingly reshaping the global entrepreneurial landscape. According to the Women-owned Businesses1 ...

Family businesses have an excellent reputation amongst entrepreneurs, and for good reason – they are robust and agile, and can ...

STORAGE is the golden fleece of the energy business. If science could find a way to store large amounts of electricity in a ...

THE Coca-Cola Company has long been in the firing line of the anti sugar, quinoa crowd. Over the past few years ...

Most people are too busy making a living to make really big money. That's why dedicated salary-earners stay wage slaves and why...

If Harry Selfridge's 1909 maxim 'the customer is always right' still holds true in your business, you may very well be setting...

Just as the sales of clothes are driven by fashions and fads, the performance of assets and asset classes are often driven by ...

The belief that wills and trusts are enough to sustain the legacy of wealthy families is misguided: poor family governance ...

The do's and don'ts when giving a character reference of a past employee - what you should and the employee should know!

IS SA’s middle class rejecting the country’s public school system? Education experts have been pondering this question amid ...

Françoise Gallet shares expert advice on how you can finally get recognised at work. Ever felt 'invisible' at work - that your...

The rapid rise in lifestyle-related illnesses has become as much a developmental issue as it is a public health scare ...

You've signed the franchise agreement and paid the upfront fee, and you're probably wondering what's next. Franchise expert ...

What makes your offering special, better and different from your competition and how do you communicate this to your advantage ...

Women are taking the world by storm, but struggle to manage our money? BONA looks deeper. Despite the empowerment, we as women ...

Trusts may appear complex, but they can offer a host of benefits ranging from asset protection to estate planning and asset ...

A healthy ecotourism sector is vital if we are to slow the rate of habitat degradation, says Ian Michler - and highlights a ...

Ensure that you communicate constructively to mobilise your entire team during tough times and stand amazed at what you can ...

Don't become complacent – as a leader, you need to stay motivated. Here are a few ways to keep up your passion and your drive...

Over the next six issues, we'll take you through the steps to building a successful business and maximising the return on your ...

South Africa is in a state of flux, which will probably continue for another year at least. We need to prepare ourselves for ...

Recover from a public relations disaster…From the trivial – Michael Jackson's hair exploding into flame during the filming of ...

Here are five common misconceptions about running a business, along with some hard-hitting truths...

Solid accounting is fundamental to the success of any business. According to Adcorp, over 440 000 small businesses in South ...

If your business is failing, there are still ways to manage your risk and rescue your firm before it hits rock bottom ...

These days, it's very common to find young women holding down two jobs or leaving the comfort of a stable job to venture into...

A successful appointment is an investment in the present and future prosperity of your organisation; a poor one is a waste of ...

Suddenly stories about the declining effectiveness of GMO-seed giant Monsanto's flagship products, engineered to resist insects...

Starting a company comes with a lot of red tape and more than a few surprises. Put yourself in the pound seat by understanding ...

Charitable bequests are an easy and effective way to leave a lasting legacy etched in the minds and hearts of others ...

Your foreign assets may be subject to foreign laws with unforeseen consequences for your heirs.

Raizcorp, Africa’s only unfunded for-profit business incubator, experiences this common misconception on a regular basis ...

One of the most basic principles in business is that of “Supply and Demand”. Consider “Supply” as the number of businesses ...

To successfully manage and resolve conflict requires strong leadership. Widely regarded as one of the most challenging and ...

When does the obligation to pay maintenance to children and former spouses end? This is a vital consideration often overlooked ...

Want to become a better leader? Keith Coats offers insight into those actions, traits and behaviours business owners need to ...

Here are some tips on how to identify 'bad' clients, and reasons why you should turn them away… Are you so busy trying to find ...

Going into business with members of your family could either make or break your company. They say you should never mix business...

When parking my car in a crowded parking lot, a habit of mine is to try and find a space next to an old beaten up car rather ...

You recall signing a Will and the original is at your bank for safekeeping where your family can access it should something ...

Due to the ongoing steady relaxation in exchange controls, you probably already have assets outside SA or are contemplating ...

Ken Newport says, “A well-structured Will can save stress, taxes and confusion.”

One can generally put local shares in two baskets: those that deliver a steady or a predictable profit stream and those that grow

Before making a cold call, find a good reason to speak to the company's decision maker. This will involve researching the bus...

A competitive business environment can help you to optimise your business to its fullest potential; by innovating and refining ...

To ensure your business keeps moving forward when taking the leap from being self-employed to business ownership...

“I hate selling.” This sentence is heard often, even amongst entrepreneurs, where the essential nature is selling. Selling the ...

From the beginning of March the cancelling of loans in your will no longer triggers capital gains tax.

South Africa’s first commercial green star-rated building has been unveiled. The cutting-edge building – the E block in Upper ...

Radebe said Africa was missing an opportunity when it exported minerals to other countries without first creating a finished ...

It's time to make some marketing resolutions for the year ahead…Your business has been in operation for a while. You're ...

For retailers the choice of location is crucial toward ensuring long-term success. Retailer Tracy Fawell of Laundry Dynamics ...

The installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels is on the rise, but South Africa is not as solar-friendly as it could be ...

Are you ready to move online? Here's how to sell more and stand out among your competitors…

The Consumer Protection Act CPA, now set to come into full operation on 01 April 2011, introduces a market place in...

Should you hire your best friend, mom, dad or Uncle Jo? The pitfalls of hiring friends & family ...

How do you turn your flyer, advert, website into an actual sale? You've captured your reader's attention by getting them to ...

You're intimidated by your bigger competitors' advertising campaigns, and you don't have much of a marketing budget. How can ...

These business owners have turned their family's unique strengths into a sustainable competitive advantage…

Is the family management of business sustainable and are investor's interests really protected? Michael Coulson discusses some ...

How do I create a scorecard, what about fronting? EconoBee - a B-BBEE advisory firm, comments on the lack of understanding of ...

Start-ups are not about the technology or product or service. The product is the heart of the company, but the product no more ...

With the ever-increasing popularity of pop-up stores many young entrepreneurs are using the concept to test the market and ...

If you are in a life partnership, consult your Fiduciary Specialist to ensure your partner does inherit and your wishes are ...

Creative Path to Growth founder Sherry Collier reckons that women were born for business.

Do you ever stop to re-evaluate and update your personal financial goals and priorities?

Starting a pet business holds great appeal for many animal lovers and can be very rewarding as it provides a way to earn an income

Business and in particular start-ups are managing costs like never before. Its time to move towards the principle that unless ...

So you have downloaded a business plan template and you have sharpened your pencils and got out your calculator. If you go ahead

Many South African taxpayers are unaware of the tax consequences of emigration. Here’s what you need to know.

Did you know that approximately 86% of South Africans haven't made plans for their death? For some reason setting up our will ...

The first step in finding small business funding is knowing what kind of finance you need…

Before you give it all up to follow your dream of becoming an entrepreneur, take off those rose-tinted glasses to see if you’re ..

Adopting a prudent outlook can boost your bottom-line more than you'd think possible...

Businesses are at their most vulnerable during their first five years of operation. We examine the most common reasons for ...

Sleepless nights aren't uncommon when starting up a small enterprise. Alleviate some of the anxiety by knowing that your ...

No function in a selling organisation is outside the sales process...

Entrepreneur Tobie van Zyl started trying to raise finance for his free online personal finance-management platform moneysmart ...

Brand thinker and marketing strategist Adrian Fuller offers some advice for small retailers looking to grow their businesses…

How Dr John Demartini went from yard start-up to entrepreneur on the world stage...

Take the guesswork out of finding the perfect franchise package ....

Many corporate collections begin by buying young artists and as their value grows, their collections become impressive.

How to grab their attention and keep them reading…

Here's how to find a successful location for your business…

Is now the time to breathe some new life into your business?

Hunger, sincerity and confidence matter…One of the questions I get asked often is: what makes a top sales professional? During ...

SA technology has created a recipe for success in an insect-repelling candle that is proven to surpass other similar products.

Tracey Chiappini-Young and Karen Jansen, founders of the soft toy maker Taunina, are on a mission to promote job creation in SA ..

Expect little sleep, difficult employment decisions, and to make mistakes. Here's how Steven Cohen survived and thrived when ...

In a world where word-of-mouth is fast changing to word-of-click, here are some tips to compete in this space…

When buying a franchise, make sure you ask all the right questions first ...

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