Category: Business

2021 can be a great year to identify the best stocks to invest thanks to certain changes in the global macroeconomic context and in societies. This is a big chanche for you, no matter where you are; South Africa, Britain, Belgium, Japan, China, etc. Although the pandemic disrupted the market rules, many experts believe that […]

If you were to consider investing in precious metal, we’d wager that gold would arguably be your first port of call of a trader. This is especially true when you consider the precarious nature of the global economy, which endured a torrid 2020 against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the IMF is predicting […]

Focus on your people and 2021 will lay the foundation for a stronger, healthier business. It’s an under-statement to say that no one expected 2020 to turn out the way it did. This time last year, my team and I were planning an industrial theatre production and in-person culture training. The launch and growth of […]

If the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s to be as prepared as possible for any situation. Without sounding too alarmist, this year doesn’t seem to be much different from the last, with the pandemic still in full swing, and many people still struggling to make ends meet. The best way to get through 2021 […]

Late last year Mindworx, the South African digital consulting and talent agency, conducted a research survey into the impact of Covid on business among its own cross-sectoral and varied clientele. One of the key findings was a lack of real knowledge about the value of people analytics.  According to Visagan Naidoo, Head of Business Advisory […]

The COVID-19 lockdown saw many people either increase their use of online shopping, or use e-commerce for the first time. In effect, this created a new category of shopper: people who previously may have preferred or relied on physical stores to meet their retail needs. McKinsey & Company in consumer surveys conducted in South Africa, […]

‘No longer do brands have to worry about one consumer telling another about bad service, but rather one disgruntled consumer telling hundreds of others through social media,’ says veteran marketer Chris Moerdyk about the new world of instant feedback between buyers. But this nightmare scenario is just one side of the coin for retailers; the […]

As we enter 2021, the market’s recent bout of festive cheer will have left many investors feeling upbeat. However, do not allow yourself to be carried away by the market’s high spirits. While there are many reasons to feel positive about the year ahead, it is equally important to note what markets seem to have […]

Although there are misunderstandings and underestimation of Africa, the continent remains the best place for investors to exploit. Africa is developing at an alarming rate, which creates an avenue for developers to invest. According to the Africa Wealth Report, the continent’s number of millionaires grew by 145% compared to the global 73%. The figure indicates […]