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Startup conversations in Africa are largely on developments in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Little is often said about development in the Ivory…

The cleaning industry is one of the biggest employers in South Africa with millions of people making a living from cleaning homes and offices….

South Africa’s informal economy is booming. However, the lack of reliable data and realistic policies from government means millions of people are without security…

These days most small businesses know that they need a website. Some also realise the importance of email marketing and social media in marketing…

Pssst! Startups. Lose your fixation with consumer-facing services, take a look at solving problems for enterprises and start riding the “techquisition” wave. Techquisition is…

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences. As…

The lean startup has changed the way new companies are being launched. It is a methodology that has been used by the likes of…

As is the case with many emerging markets, South Africa has its fair share of socio-environmental problems. If it’s not unsustainable food supply its…

Financial Management is one of the main reasons many startups fail. And, sadly in many cases this is caused by the entrepreneur themselves, making…