Local entrepreneurs to grab ecommerce opportunities
Technological advancements have changed the way in which the South African business landscape operates, and this is increasingly leading to many opportunities for local entrepreneurs and businesses. One such advancement stemming from the evolution of the internet is the rise of eCommerce – a platform used to market, promote, sell and buy goods and services […]
Avoid making foolish business mistakes
Starting a business is a daunting task, and growing the business, or even just keeping it afloat, can be even more overwhelming. Many new businesses do not survive this initial phase due to the business owner making mistakes during the first few fragile years of operation. Christo Botes, spokesperson for the 2015 Sanlam / Business […]
Expanding your workforce – what entrepreneurs need to know
Entrepreneurs often take on many roles within their own business as they believe it is solely their responsibility to make a success of the business and often times they have to play these roles when the business is still small and cannot afford additional staff. While the business is an entrepreneur’s prize possession, it is […]
Local female entrepreneurs ‘making it happen’ across SA’s sectors
This coming Saturday, 8 March, marks International Women’s Day 2015, and highlights the need for various countries around the world to celebrate the achievements of women. Gugu Mjadu, spokesperson for of the 2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition says that this year’s global International Women’s Day theme, ‘Make It Happen’, is […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
Competition to inspire SA’s next entrepreneurial generation continues to evolve
South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial showcase going strong since 1988 Entrepreneurial prospects are plentiful in South Africa as every sector has a product or service that can be improved upon. Entrepreneurial endeavours therefore depend on the individual’s determination to not only notice the particular gap in the market, but act on the opportunity in order to […]
Top sectors for SA entrepreneurs to capitalise on in 2015
A new year brings with it new opportunities and 2015 offers both established and aspiring entrepreneurs multiple business prospects to capitalise on due to the various challenges South Africa has had to overcome in 2014, or continues to battle in 2015. This is according to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the 2015 Sanlam / Business Partners […]
2014’s top SA entrepreneur identified
South Africa’s premier annual entrepreneurial competition, Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year®, has named Adri Kruger, owner of Tzaneen Country Lodge, as this year’s overall competition winner at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 03 September 2014. In a field of 14 finalists, Kruger stood out from the rest due to […]