Passionate mom turned passionate entrepreneur
This month we are chatting to entrepreneur Jackie Lowe, who is one of the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® entrants. Jackie and fellow female entrepreneurs have created a niche and innovative product that both children and parents can equally enjoy. Briefly describe your business and the industry you participate in? Founded […]
Exciting times ahead for competition entrants
Entries into the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition have officially closed and we are fast approaching the awards breakfast where the overall Entrepreneur of the Year® for 2012 will be crowned. The entry forms and preparation packs submitted by the various entrepreneurs are now on the way to the competition […]
Entrepreneurship could cure SA’s growing youth unemployment crisis
Youth unemployment in South Africa has reached boiling point and has spurred on heated political debates and mass protests ending in violence. Governments around the world have tried to react to the mass youth protests and the swelling problem by implementing labour market policies, such as subsidised wages, tax incentives and encouraging school-work transition through […]
Q&A with Mmabatho Mokiti
Youth Month is celebrated annually throughout the month of June. Not only does this month coincide with the historically significant Youth Day, but represents the government’s commitment to confronting youth unemployment in South Africa. In order to counteract the increasing levels of youth unemployment, it is crucial to communicate and promote entrepreneurship as an attractive […]
Cash flow FAQ
How can entrepreneurs effectively manage and plan their cash flow close to financial year end? Cash flow is often glibly used as a general term even when you have not done the basics right. The basics are to manage all your current assets and liabilities with a tight reign. This simply means that your stock […]
Entering awards best promotional tool available to SA’s entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs in South Africa often struggle to generate a credible reputation in a turbulent sea of competition, which often consists of large market players. Local entrepreneurs are also generally financially limited and unable to utilise traditional promotional tactics and national-scale advertising campaigns. Through entering competitions and awards, entrepreneurs are often able to overcome these challenges […]
Photos: 2012 Pretoria business insight workshop
The topic for our Pretoria workshop was the latest economic trends that will affect your SME going forward. The 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition breakfast workshop featured an address by Ulrich Joubert, an economist from Kruger International, who is also involved with the Bureau for Economic Research at the University […]
Competition entrant turns hobby into successful business
Being an entrepreneur in South Africa is no easy task. Local entrepreneurs need to constantly challenge the obstacles that restrain them and recognise these challenges as opportunities that hold the key to unlocking future success. The 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition aims to commend successful entrepreneurs who continuously conquer these […]
How do I as entrepreneur grow my business beyond start up?
During start up, a company tends to be very sales driven – operations are fast paced, highly flexible and often chaotic as people experiment with new ideas, stay close to customers, and do whatever it takes to grab opportunities to increase sales. At this stage the entrepreneur is doing everything: Design the product, call on […]
The impact of global economic trends on entrepreneurial activity in SA
As South Africa’s economy is susceptible to global trends, it is imperative that entrepreneurs are cognisant of both local and international economic trends, as they are undeniably going to play a role in the success of their company. This is according to economist Ulrich Joubert, speaking at the recent series of Sanlam / Business Partners […]