Here is a list of a few things you can do: Negotiations: Every business owner knows that there is always room for negotiating a business deal. Ask yourself if you are looking for a win-win outcome where all parties will benefit. Taxes: There is nothing wrong with looking at legitimate ways to reduce your tax [...]
Some of South Africa’s jobs which are in short supply: Air Traffic Controllers Aircraft Pilots Application Programmers Architects Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists Building Architects Cardiologists Cartographers and Surveyors Chartered Accountants Chemical and Physical Science Technicians Chemists Critical Care Specialists Dentists Economists Electronics Engineers and Technicians Engineers: Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Mining, Production, Water. Environmental [...]
The success of a company can often be measured by its employees. If your employees are happy, productive, and motivated, it is a sign that you are a good employer. But how do you motivate your employees every day? Step 1 - Create a positive work environment Create an environment that puts them at ease [...]
What you need to know Taxpayers should breathe a sigh of relief as a much lower than expected R36bn in increased taxes was announced by the once-off Minister of Finance. The biggest news amongst the increases was the VAT rise of 1%. For the first time in 25 years, all South Africans will see most goods and services become a [...]
It's a mistake to rule out rural spaces and consumers, especially in Africa. Global commerce is fiercely competitive, with business leaders and investors still waking to the vast potential of Africa's burgeoning consumer market. The continent, now home to more than 1.1 billion people, will account for one-fifth of the world's population by 2025. Sub-Saharan [...]
How much your business could be fined for not following SA’s BEE laws Last year, Mildred Oliphant, indicated that she would be looking at actively enforcing and increasing the punishments for non BEE-compliant companies. According to the 2017 Employment Equity report, which was based on 26 255 employment equity reports from companies across South Africa, [...]
This one-day workshop is for all employees to attend. Managers, top level management staff and CEO’s. In this workshop delegates will be taught how to deal with differences and how to handle conflicts arising from diversity. It will also add value to individuals who find working in a diverse working environment challenging. Course Content: Understanding [...]
African Business Africa has come a long way and has become a land of vibrant opportunity, particularly when it comes to business angel investments. While many countries today are facing the dilemma of an ageing population, the majority of the Africans are young, ambitious and entrepreneurial. Entrepreneurs are a critical driver of innovation and development [...]
Youth Launch Roadshaows Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, says the government will launch nationwide roadshows on the youth initiatives. A jobs summit, investment conference and youth empowerment were one of the few focal points President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined in his State of the Nation Address, #SONA, to stimulate the economy. [...]
3 Ways Startups Can Speed Up the Hiring Process and Lose the Personal Bias Hiring the right people is one of the key secrets to building a killer company. We've come to realise over the years that scaling a business requires hiring creative problem solvers. A growing company needs people who can wear many hats, [...]