Destined for entrepreneurship
It was inevitable that Cikizwa Nqolobe would one day run her own business. As a 10-year-old girl, she used to help her aunt push her vegetable stock in a trolley for two or three kilometres to her market stall in Gugulethu. Sometimes she manned the stall on her own for the whole day until her […]
Destined for entrepreneurship
It was inevitable that Cikizwa Nqolobe would one day run her own business. As a 10-year-old girl, she used to help her aunt push her vegetable stock in a trolley for two or three kilometers to her market stall in Gugulethu. Sometimes she manned the stall on her own for the whole day until her […]
BUSINESS/PARTNERS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2020 AWARDS CANCELLATION DUE TO COVID-19 DISRUPTIONS
24 June 2020: The BUSINESS/PARTNERS Entrepreneur of the Year® competition today announced that the 2020 iteration of the event has been cancelled due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Gugu Mjadu – spokesperson for the BUSINESS/PARTNERS Entrepreneur of the Year® competition – the ability to fairly assess the current state and sustainability […]
How to best prepare your business for the new year
Source: Business Partners Limited While recent statistics regarding South Africa’s economy may be discouraging, many local business owners remain optimistic. This optimism is reflected by the 74% of South African business owners who noted confidence in their business growth in the next 12 months, despite the challenges they face; as per the latest 2019 Business […]
How to deal with a new aggressive competitor
Source: Business Partners Limited As with any business enterprise, competition is part of the field of play however as a business owner, an aggressive new competitor looking to undercut you can have a major impact on your business. If you know you offer a high-quality service or product, you shouldn’t have too much to worry […]
Nine ways to 2020-proof your business
Source: Business Partners Limited With 2020 around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take stock and prepare your business for success in the New Year. This time of year offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the past eleven months, identify potential improvements, and create a strong game plan to take you forward. Follow […]
In the business jungle, standing out is a matter of survival
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 canopy is very similar to the struggle of businesses to stand out from the mass of their competitors. Nowadays the competition is more intense than […]
Know your niche
By Gugu Mjadu Spokesperson for the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS Starting out, many entrepreneurs try to cater to all markets because they’re afraid of limiting their potential for sales. Although entrepreneurs are usually encouraged to think big, when it comes to defining the nature of your business, thinking […]
Entrepreneur of the Year® competition honours Dr Richard Maponya
The Lifetime Achiever Award is the highest accolade in the Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS and it is never up for competition. The deeds and achievements of the person who receives the award speak for themselves. The Lifetime Achiever Award is conferred on an established entrepreneur who has made great […]
Entrepreneur of the Year® competition celebrates Christo Botes, executive director: Business Partners Limited
The Lifetime Ambassador Award is bestowed on an individual who has spent a notable period of their lives in the service of entrepreneurs and/or contributing to the success of the Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS. This is the first time we are bestowing this award and the Entrepreneur of […]