Only real entrepreneurs need apply

Making it in the tourism industry New tourism statistics paint quite a rosy picture of an industry that is under sever strain. The recession was bad news for most sectors, but the tourism industry was particularly hard hit as it depends on consumers spending what little money they have left. Fortunately for many, the industry […]

Family bonds bind businesses

Family businesses weather recession Family owned businesses are made of strong stuff according to a new survey. The PwC Family Business Survey 2010/11 found that the vast majority of these businesses survived the recession because of their ownership structure. The global survey interviewed businesses on a number of operational and financial elements and the results […]

Efficient entrepreneurial education

“Entrepreneurs need to take their rightful place as role models in South Africa so that when young people leave school or university, they consider it as a viable career option.” – Nazeem Martin, Business Partners Managing Director. The canon of entrepreneurial research clearly shows a direct correlation between the level of education of an individual […]

Contain the clash

How to close deals and deal with conflict In any business, partnership or joint venture, there will be conflict. Mostly, SME decision makers will enter the fray thinking of the outcome in terms of winners and losers. Similarly, when these decision makers enter into negotiations with a potential partner, client or supplier, the battle lines […]