By Staff Writer “Business success isn’t about waiting for opportunity. It’s about positioning yourself where opportunity happens.” – Mike Anderson, Founder & CEO, NSBC Africa Success in business is rarely accidental. It begins with a decision.A decision to learn.A decision to connect.A decision to innovate.A decision to grow. The businesses that thrive tomorrow don’t wait for opportunity.They create it.They pursue it. And above all, they position themselves where opportunity

By Mike Anderson Image: The Small Business Show For decades, entrepreneurs believed that business success came down to one simple formula: work harder than everyone else. Longer hours. Greater sacrifice. Relentless persistence. Those qualities still matter. But the modern business environment has changed in one crucial way. Today, the businesses that grow the fastest are not always the ones working the hardest. They are the ones that are best positioned. They are visible in t

Masisizane Fund has launched a 12-month programme aimed at helping established South African SMEs address the financial, operational and governance gaps that can prevent them from securing growth capital. Staff Writer Image: Pixabay The Masisizane Investment Readiness Programme (MIRP) is designed for businesses that have demonstrated market traction but may not yet have the systems, records and financial discipline required by funders. Rather than providing funding alone, the

Franchising is playing an increasingly important role in Africa's economic growth, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs while supporting job creation and business expansion. Staff Writer Andre Beck, head of franchising for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank South Africa. Image supplied According to Standard Bank, the sector is well positioned to benefit from changing consumer behaviour, digital innovation and growing cross-border trade. The bank says the sec

By Kimberley Taylor Learning about entrepreneurship is a long road, it’s better to start early says the writer Image:...

Number of unemployed persons stands at 8.2 million By Staff Writer Unemployment rate has jumped by 0.2% from First Quarter in SA Image:...