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Khoza calls for visionary leadership

May 22 2012 12:38

An absence of visionary leadership is a major stumbling block for entrepreneurs in South Africa, Nedbank chairperson Reuel Khoza says.

Entrepreneurs

Empowering entrepreneurs

May 17 2012 07:46

European startups turn to crowdfunding for cash.

Economy

SA business must take advantage of Brics

Mar 25 2012 11:48

South African business needs to take advantage of the commercial opportunities offered by the Brics group of emerging economies, says Business Unity SA.

Entrepreneurs

'Government needs to support entrepreneurs'

Dec 13 2011 16:18

Sir Richard Branson says that black economic empowerment is a way of eradicating poverty and unemployment.

Entrepreneurs

SMMEs lose faith in finance houses

Nov 27 2011 12:15

Of emerging entrepreneurs, 60% have lost faith in banks and government-owned finance houses, opting to finance small businesses from their own pockets, a study shows.

Entrepreneurs

Massmart, SABS sign deal to aid SMEs

Oct 11 2011 13:58

Massmart and the SA Bureau of Standards have agreed on an initiative to help small and medium enterprises improve their product quality.

Entrepreneurs

Mobile ATM man scoops SME prize

Sep 26 2011 06:59

Marc Sternberg, the founder of mobile ATM service Spark ATM Systems, has won the Business Partners and Sanlam Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Entrepreneurs

Success for SA designer

Sep 22 2011 07:35

An entrepreneur goes from Soweto to London fashion week.

Entrepreneurs

Tech-savvy startup

Sep 09 2011 07:33

Shaheed Gqokoma aims for the top with his software development venture Madrush Technologies.

Entrepreneurs

At-home chef

Aug 12 2011 13:42

Ex-teacher Neville Naidoo runs a one-man show giving cooking classes and preparing meals at clients' homes.

Entrepreneurs

Coaching for the future

Aug 05 2011 17:04

Zambian couple Sandras and Lelemba Phiri's successful coaching institute is based on hard slog and perseverance.

Entrepreneurs

US bouquet for Twangoo

Jul 22 2011 10:53

Groupon has bestowed the ultimate accolade on SA social buying site Twangoo.

 
Entrepreneurs

Google initiative to aid SMEs

Jul 19 2011 18:24

Google's newly-launched Engage project will help small businesses enjoy more support from professionals who provide them with web-based services.

Entrepreneurs

Goodbye Mr Delivery, hello Mr D

Jun 29 2011 13:00

With two new bosses, an expanded offering and a fresh new logo, the firm has set its sights on becoming a leading delivery service provider.

Entrepreneurs

New fund set up to help small firms

Jun 19 2011 11:48

Big business will be asked to contribute 3% of annual net profits towards yet another loan fund for small, medium and micro black enterprises.

Entrepreneurs

Awards for Africa

Jun 06 2011 11:58

The 2011 Africa Entrepreneurship Awards are open to small business owners from the entire continent.

Entrepreneurs

Catch up on competitiveness

May 22 2011 08:56

SA is slipping in the competitive stakes - yet the JSE Limited has bucked the trend. Take a few tips from its recipe for success.

Entrepreneurs

So you want to list?

May 10 2011 12:55

Entrepreneurs like Ivan Glasenberg net billions as they take their companies public. But is it right for you?

Entrepreneurs

Down not out

May 09 2011 13:32

High-flying business owners' battles to get their businesses off the ground can provide comfort for SA entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs

More entrepreneur kudos for Lingham

Apr 21 2011 13:31

SA technology investor Vinny Lingham is one of an elite global group of entrepreneurs featured in a prestigious report.

Entrepreneurs

'All in one' entrepreneurs

Apr 21 2011 11:55

Two ambitious young men aim to fill a gap in medical insurance for lower-income workers.

Economy

Social schemes can drive jobs: Patel

Apr 05 2011 08:30

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says social enterprises, including cooperatives and union investment vehicles, may contribute to job creation.

Entrepreneurs

Water maverick

Apr 04 2011 10:26

The simple thought of saving water is what drives Merah Mas founder Bernelle Verster.

Entrepreneurs

Cheaper by the dozen

Mar 30 2011 10:04

Two energetic entrepreneurs have launched SA's first social buying platform - and it's expanding fast.

Entrepreneurs

Building value: Transferability

Mar 29 2011 12:09

Make sure you have mechanisms in place to physically transfer the value you have created in your business.

Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs go it alone

Mar 25 2011 10:23

The majority of women entrepreneurs use their savings to start businesses and are not benefiting from government policies, an FNB study shows.

Entrepreneurs

Absa offers small business support

Mar 23 2011 15:52

A new initiative from Absa aims to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Size isn't everything

Mar 23 2011 10:09

Three property entrepreneurs have spotted a gap for a small, nimble player in a market dominated by heavyweights.

Entrepreneurs

Building value: cosset your clients

Mar 17 2011 10:48

A hands-on client service culture is a vital business building block, says Marc Ashton.

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