The occasional description of the business world as a jungle is apt in many ways, not least because the frantic competition between plants to reach the sunlight above the jungle… In the business jungle, standing out is a matter of survival
When businesses start up, they are often small, tightly-knit groups of pioneers that come from the same background, even from the same family. This works very well in the early… Ten tips for increasing diversity in your workplace
Research compiled by the University of Applied Sciences in Germany in 2016 has shown that only 20% – 30% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa survive longer… Getting the most out of a mid-year review
By Byron Jeacocks Regional General Manager, BUSINESS/PARTNERS Nothing is as important to the financial health of a growing small business as the constant, predictable flow of cash, because if the… Ten tips for managing the lifeblood of your business
By Ben Bierman Managing Director at Business Partners Limited Zig Ziglar, renowned American author and motivational speaker said: You don’t build a business. You build people and people build the… Tips for small business owners to keep their employees motivated
By Ben Bierman Managing Director at Business Partners Limited The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa 2016/2017 reports that two-thirds (67%) of small businesses closed in 2016 either because they were… Nine tips for entrepreneurs to attract investors and secure funding
By Ben Bierman Managing Director at Business Partners Limited The beginning of the year is the ideal time for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to explore additional revenue streams… How to raise profit margins without losing customers
By Veroshen Naidoo Area manager at BUSINESS/PARTNERS Financial management naturally tends to slip down the list of priorities for business owners when the economy is booming, finance is cheap and… Ten financial tips for business owners in hard times
Business owners are lucky that they create their own work environment, unlike managers in large corporations who step into rigid, pre-created cultures. However, many business owners allow the working culture… Four steps to create an inclusive work environment for your business
Navigating saving methods for your business and personal finances By Christo Botes Executive Director, Business Partners Limited South Africans have always been scrutinised for their ability to save, and with… Local entrepreneurs’ ability to save is a catch-22