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Building A Legacy

In Africa, at least 63 per cent of women in the non-agricultural labour force are self-employed in the informal sector. Tersia Booyzen talks to two women creating small yet sustainable solutions.

The Demand For Teaching And Nurturing Entrepreneurs

With SA’s high unemployment figures, more should be done to support entrepreneurs, writes Delia du Toit.

The Road To Gender Equality Remains Rocky

There are still too few Wendy Lucas-Bulls and Bridgette Radebes in SA’s boardrooms, but this also means opportunities for gender balancing, says Business Engage’s Malcolm Larsen. He chats to Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor.

Business And Art, A Perfect Match

For corporates, supporting the arts can result in powerful cultural impact as well as valuable return on investment.

CDE Ranks Among UK’s Fastest Growing Companies

CDE Global, an industry-leading solutions provider, was recently placed 169th in the 10th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.

Property Managers Help Boost Business Productivity

In today’s flexible working environment and gig economy, using the services of a professional property manager makes good business sense.

Putting On A Face

It’s okay to be overconfident as long as you don’t cross the line, writes Busani Moyo.

Smarten Up

Megan Ellis explores why smart buildings are so popular overseas – and whether SA is catching up.

Having The Right Facilitators

Megan Ellis looks at why change management is a vital skillset for keeping businesses innovating.

Make The Most Of Corporate Social Responsibility

Social responsibility policies can enhance a company’s brand perception, but do they attract better, hard-working employees too? Tiisetso Tlelima finds out.

The King’s Secretary

The role of the secretary in corporate governance is often overlooked, claims Kerry Dimmer.

Being Nimble

The principles of software development are infiltrating general business practices, says Carolyn de Kock, but can a corporate really be lean and agile?

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Advancing Parity Is A Strategic Decision

Gender diversity in the workplace has to be driven from the top – otherwise every other organisational level will not be motivated or converted. Georgina Guedes reports.

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After Email

The recent Liberty data breach should have all South African businesses thinking about what they’re asking for over email, writes Adam Oxford.

EduTECH Africa

EduTECH Africa returns 9-10 October 2018 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

Commuting Is Damaging Productivity – Time To Embrace Remote Working

As a business it might be time to look at investigating whether or not remote working will work for you. But firstly, is your business geared to make the move and if not what can you do to make it happen.

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Is An MBA Still Worth The Effort?

The de facto management qualification is still relevant, but only if business schools are willing to adapt, writes Busani Moyo.

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Authentic Leadership Behaviour Change: It Starts With Me

Leadership Dynamics focuses on emotional intelligence training, leadership development, change management, team dynamics and business development.

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Turning IT Relics Into Business Viable Infrastructure

The IT shop in your business is probably full of old relics, resulting from IT’s ability to morph and change at the speed of light. Convert these items into useful business assets.

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Building A Prosperous South Africa

Mncane Mthunzi, BMF President, unpacks the current state of transformation in South Africa.