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 […]
Who’s the best?
South Africa vs. Sub-Saharan Africa entrepreneurs There has been much talk around the rise of the African continent and many comparisons have been made between entrepreneurship and business levels in South Africa and other African regions. According to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, while some countries […]
Who’s the best? South Africa vs. Sub Saharan Africa entrepreneurs
There has been much talk around the rise of the African continent and many comparisons have been made between entrepreneurship and business levels in South Africa and other African regions. According to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, while some countries report higher entrepreneurship levels, this doesn’t […]
3D printing set to boost SA entrepreneurs
Futuristic as it may seem, 3D printing has the potential to change the way South African businesses operate, as well as introduce a new stream of entrepreneurs into the economy. From a global perspective, this invention has already created countless opportunities for businesses to differentiate themselves from competitors, with 3D printing products and services expected […]
Identifying entrepreneurial opportunities in the SA marketplace
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” – Steve Jobs While the current South African economy may present challenging times for local businesses, this period also presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to explore new business ventures or to investigate new ways of taking a business to the next level. This is according to Christo Botes, […]
Too many obstacles still hindering SA’s entrepreneurial growth
It is no secret that South Africa suffers from an unemployment crisis, with millions of people actively searching for employment. The recent Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey once again highlighted this crisis, reporting that the unemployment rate has increased to 25.2% in the first quarter of 2013. According to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the […]
Mutual benefits for businesses adopting green alternatives
Due to the growing pressures of climate change on a global scale, consumers are increasingly becoming more knowledgeable about their impact on the environment, due to initiatives such as Earth Day, celebrated worldwide annually on the 22 April. This has also led to an increase in the demand for businesses that supply environmentally-friendly products and […]
Increasing business sales: tips from an expert
In the current challenging economic environment, SME owners and entrepreneurs need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water. A sure method to ensure that a business survives tough periods is to increase sales or services, which will result in a direct increase in profit. Christo Botes, Executive Director of […]
Increasing sales in a tough economic environment
In the current challenging economic environment, SME owners and entrepreneurs need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water. According to Christo Botes of Business Partners, co-sponsor of the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, a sure method to ensure that a business survives tough periods is […]
Welcome to 2013
Feed on the positive SME entrepreneurs! The Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® team welcomes you to 2013! May we feed on the positive this year and not allow the eternal pessimists to shape us into a negative frame of mind. May we celebrate entrepreneurs and their relentless drive to grow their businesses […]