Category: Business

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 […]

There has likely never been a festive season where South Africans have been this ready to kick back and relax following a challenging year. However, it’s important for consumers to exercise caution and manage their money effectively over this period. Lack of money management can lead to financial challenges in 2021. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Loans […]

Love them or loathe them, social media memes offer an accurate reflection of where people’s feelings are at about any given topic of the time. And this certainly proved true in the case of working from home, or WFH as it’s become colloquially known in a pandemic life. By now, surely everyone’s seen the one […]

“We spend a lot of time educating our tenants and first-time buyers around what goes into buying a property, by explaining bond intricacies, and matching them up with the right originators or attorneys,” says Emanuel Germanis, founder and managing director of Evo Properties in Cape Town. “We do this with understanding, care and empathy, and […]