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6 tips for kickstarting your first ecommerce site

Joining the world of electronic commerce may seem daunting if you’re running a small business, but it is easier than ever to get up-and-running…

Meet NicheStreem: SA’s curated streaming service for music lovers

Just two blocks up the road from where she pitched her latest startup at Seedstars World recently, sits the headquarters of NicheStreem — entrepreneur…

Machine learning startup DataProphet hones in on profitable call centre industry

Machine learning is a complicated subject. First experimented with by computer scientist Arthur Samuel back in 1956, the American eventually managed to build a program…

Got a small business? Here are 5 tips to help make it sustainable

Almost 50 years ago, when Emma Meyer started Auto Number Plates with her now late husband Nico, the couple only had determination on their…

Silent Hill’s spiritual successor? Why ‘Allison Road’ could be the next indie masterpiece

I have always been a sucker for the dramatic, suspenseful and mysterious and the upcoming horror game, Allison Road, seems to be hitting every…

Why communities work best for innovation in Africa

With more and more South African entrepreneurs starting businesses in response to the country’s unique challenges, it’s no wonder that, out of the 30…

Cape Town rising: the natural ground for tech entrepreneurs?

A decade ago, no one in South Africa knew what the terms angel and tech startups meant. People were progressively adjusting to a new…

4 things you need to know about shifting your employees from a ‘cost’ to ‘revenue’ mentality

The “daily grind” is a somewhat negative phrase, and whether your employees are happy or not, chances are they can relate to it in…

What do returning expats need to know about setting up business in SA?

There are ample opportunities available to South Africa’s talented entrepreneurs. For those who can identify a gap, and leverage both skills and experience, South…

Is video interviewing actually good for your startup’s diversity?

You may have heard about the recent Dunkin’ Donuts discrimination scandal, where a man was denied employment because his religion requires him to take…

7 technical risks every startup investor should be aware of

By: Vasiliy Soloshchuk & Vitaliy Koval Implementing a startup project, regardless of its nature, is associated with a number of risks that need to…

Big Inja is the startup hound that wants to barcode your business

We’ve seen some exciting developments happening in the QR space, with the likes of SnapScan and its competitor Zapper having injected a fresh sense…

16 questions every true customer-driven startup should be able to answer

The evidence is in: Customer-driven companies are far more successful than those that neglect their customers. In fact, I’d go so far as to…

5 misconceptions that are holding your startup back from unlocking the cloud’s true value

In any developing economy, the potential benefits of ‘cloud based’ products, particularly for SMMEs, cannot be ignored. Yet for many a small business owner,…

3 books you should read before expanding your startup into a new emerging market

Maybe you’re like Bill Gates, who takes a full week out of the office every to read books, and then goes on for another…

Inspire Mastery: 5 reasons to become an entrepreneur

A successful entrepreneur knows how to master his or her environment. An idea can only take you so far. The skill lies in knowing…

Inspire Mastery: looking to the bright future of SA’s tech ecosystem

A successful entrepreneur knows how to master his or her environment. An idea can only take you so far. The skill lies in knowing…

Inspire Mastery: the importance of collaboration in the SA tech space

A successful entrepreneur knows how to master his or her environment. An idea can only take you so far. The skill lies in knowing…

Inspire Mastery: Having the right mindset is key for entrepreneurs in SA

A successful entrepreneur knows how to master his / her environment. An idea can only take you so far. The skill lies in knowing…

ChefHost brings bespoke professional cuisine to your dinner party

We’ve profiled some intriguing startups in the past, but it’s not often that you come across a company attempting to meld the limitless world…

Here are 4 very impressive startup finalists from Seedstars World 2014

Seedstars World is a competition of startups across emerging markets. Last year, it roamed some 20 countries to organize as many local competitions. Each…

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from Apple launch events

Apple is probably one of the most secretive companies in the world while simultaneously being one of its most popular brands. Its events are…

How can government support South Africa’s startup ecosystem?

South Africa’s National Development Plan hopes to see 11-million new jobs by 2030. That’s a hell of a lot considering the country currently sits…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

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How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Ventureburn

6 tips for kickstarting your first ecommerce site

Meet NicheStreem: SA’s curated streaming service for music lovers

Machine learning startup DataProphet hones in on profitable call centre industry

Got a small business? Here are 5 tips to help make it sustainable

Silent Hill’s spiritual successor? Why ‘Allison Road’ could be the next indie masterpiece

Why communities work best for innovation in Africa

Cape Town rising: the natural ground for tech entrepreneurs?

4 things you need to know about shifting your employees from a ‘cost’ to ‘revenue’ mentality

What do returning expats need to know about setting up business in SA?

Is video interviewing actually good for your startup’s diversity?

7 technical risks every startup investor should be aware of

Big Inja is the startup hound that wants to barcode your business

16 questions every true customer-driven startup should be able to answer

5 misconceptions that are holding your startup back from unlocking the cloud’s true value

3 books you should read before expanding your startup into a new emerging market

Inspire Mastery: 5 reasons to become an entrepreneur

Inspire Mastery: looking to the bright future of SA’s tech ecosystem

Inspire Mastery: the importance of collaboration in the SA tech space

Inspire Mastery: Having the right mindset is key for entrepreneurs in SA

ChefHost brings bespoke professional cuisine to your dinner party

Here are 4 very impressive startup finalists from Seedstars World 2014

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from Apple launch events

How can government support South Africa’s startup ecosystem?

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