With more than 645 million users, across more than 200 countries and territories, LinkedIn hosts the largest database of professional and career insights, and connects people and businesses to share discussions
Distinguishing yourself from the competition is challenging, and if you’re a small business or startup, this hurdle is even harder to overcome. As the new business on the block, it
Have you ever worried about an upcoming professional conference that you have to attend? Are you concerned about what other people at the conference think about you? If the answer is
For your business to flourish and grow, it is of paramount importance that you continually attract new customers to your business. This is where marketing plays a fundamental role. Whilst
Starting a business is as difficult as it is exciting. Simply building a website and sending out a flyer is not enough to get people to beat down your doors
Ipsos has published its Global Trustworthiness Index, showing that scientists are considered the most trustworthy professionals in the world. The index – which is based on a survey of more
Not all ideas are created equal. Growth is hard enough with a good idea, so it’s important not to begin your journey with an idea that’s bad – let alone ugly.
Introducing a customer-centred business strategy is not an overnight process. First and foremost, it’s one that requires buy-in from the C-suite with specific, focused and action-orientated objectives put in place.
In a small business owner’s niche, one of the toughest things about getting a great foothold is by getting ahead of the competition. He can dominate his niche and improve
South African businesses are faced with an exceedingly difficult task. They have to find ways to survive in the face of ongoing political uncertainty, fast eroding business and investor confidence,
Many small-business owners want to grow their companies, and they want to do it fast. But if you rush into expandsion without a plan, you risk losing everything you’ve worked so
When it comes to entrepreneurship, business acumen is important, but not as important as foresight, which is essentially just a mix of self-awareness and social-awareness. To create a successful business,
Motivation is essential for running a successful business. Lots of entrepreneurs start out with grand ideas and plenty of fire to work tirelessly toward their goals. But maintaining that motivation is often a
The Department of Basic Education is updating its curriculum to ensure that the children coming from the South African education systems are equipped with the skills that will ensure they
Have a craft creation to sell? Good at home repair? Resale transactions? Voila! You can become an entrepreneur-on-the-cheap. If you’re like millions of people all over the world, you dream
If a business’ finances need help, it is symptomatic of a business owner who is looking at their business from the wrong end. Similar to riding a horse facing backward,
For 2019, nearly 23,000 working professionals and over 45,000 students participated in the survey to share their opinions and views on career goals and ideal employers. It is clear that
It sounds contradictory to say that splurges for a small business can be justified. Aren’t luxury purchases at the top of the “no” list? The truth is, every small business
Successful Businesses know that customers are their lifeblood and have to actively win and retain their clients. And that a great product and excellent service are vital, as is effective marketing. After
Students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have taken up the challenge to start their own business. As part of an Honours-level Programme in Management in Entrepreneurship (PDE), the
If you are a business owner, you probably want to get your brand out there to generate leads and conversions. This doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg
A great small business always starts out as an idea, but you have to transform that idea into action. That’s where many individuals can start to feel overwhelmed. It’s understandable to
Whether you’re a small business owner, mobile employee, or freelancer, you probably need a home office to efficiently accomplish your work goals. A home office can be useful even if all you
Are you considering starting a new business? Maybe this is your first or maybe you’re a serial entrepreneur with a few successful businesses under your belt and your next brilliant idea just
Business owners tend to drown themselves reading success stories of other businesses so much these days that they forget to focus on business that failed and the causes of their
Marie Kondo’s name is on everyone’s lips these days. Thanks to her book The Lifechanging Art of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing and popular show on
According to the GGA index, Mossel Bay municipality is the best-run municipality in the country, followed by the Senqu municipality in the Eastern Cape. Of the top 20 municipalities, 12
A couple of weeks ago, my phone rang. Because the number wasn’t familiar, I let it go to voicemail. It turned out that the call was from Big Brothers Big
Starting an online business in South Africa can be a tricky minefield. Luckily, Insaka E-Commerce Academy CEO Warrick Kernes, using his 12 years of experience in e-commerce, let us in on his
Do you remember those Tupperware and Pampered Chef parties your mom would host when you were younger? You’d have to clean the house all day just to get confined to
Following the trends of the modern digital workplace, organizations apply automation even to the domains that are intrinsically human-centric. Collaboration is one of them. And if we can say that
Google has announced that it will be offering a free online digital marketing course for residents in Africa. Under its Digital Skills for Africa platform, the course has the aim to help students
Succeeding in business is all about leadership – and yes, that is true even if you are a sole proprietor or solopreneur. Starting a business is daunting. You’re running with
How can entrepreneurs use social media to pitch investors? Social media has become an incredibly powerful tool for all types of uses. It has made and broken brands with consumers, changed
So you have your big idea and you’re ready to go for it. You’re amped up and excited to begin … at least until you realize how much work is
Thanks to the internet, getting the word out about your business is faster and easier than ever. With the push of a button, you could potentially reach hundreds, thousands, or
Setting up a business might be very easy but making it more successful can be very demanding. According to a report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last year,
Valentine’s Day is coming up and half-hearted marketing campaigns just won’t work in an increasingly competitive business environment. Here are six Valentine’s Day marketing ideas that’ll help your small business
According to Bloomberg, 80% of businesses and entrepreneurs fail in the first 18 months from start-up. Translated and that means 8 out of 10 businesses, all go to waste and
Selling is the lifeblood of any business but the impact of low sales volumes on Small to Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are far more severe than on large enterprises. Corporate enterprises
Marketing is a big part of doing business and many would say a key process to creating and maintaining relationships with your consumers. But people generally don’t like marketing because
Growing a business is a lot of work and takes careful planning. In many cases, it can be overwhelming, and businesses that grow too quickly without a solid plan may
There are a lot of questions asked around what “community” means for business. “Where should community fit in my organization?” and “What is the business value of community?” are questions
Every Monday and Wednesday, I pay a guy to push my heart rate into the stratosphere and turn my muscles into mush. His name is Tyler, and he’s my personal
As a small business entrepreneur, there are many things you have to do to market your business and keep it top-of-mind. Writing engaging content is just one of them. However, it can
Definition: Tourists are people who travel outside of their home-base environments in order to spend time visiting a different environment in either a business or leisure capacity. Both vacationers and those
Management rules that are based on fear, hierarchy and regular evaluation of employees are not only unethical but also undesirable for any business. Keeping employees happy and actively engaged has
Many small businesses believe branding is only for BIG companies with BIG budgets. They’re missing a huge opportunity. Small business branding is a super power; it enables your firm to appear
Modern businesses are very much dependent on the technology trends because they can help cut costs on infrastructure and sometimes even on labor. This is going to continue to be
Every single entrepreneur wants to own a million dollar business, and live that luxury lifestyle. It’s built in our DNA. Of course, the only way to get there is to