 | CRISIS LIGHTS THE WAY FOR SHARP ENTREPRENEURS |
| | - Mike Holmes, 19 Feb 2008 |
| | As darkness looms, bright sparks seize the moment to make a killing, but consumers must be wary of opportunists
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| SAICA BACKS RELAXED AUDIT APPROACH FOR SMALL FIRMS |
| | - Hester Hickey , 17 Jul 2007 |
| | Bill seeks to enhance governance and accountability of large corporations |
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| SA’S HYBRID ‘MEZZANINE’ FUNDS FIND FAVOUR WITH EUROPEAN INVESTORS |
| | - Luc Albinski , 17 Jul 2007 |
| | EUROPEAN financial institutions investing in SA’s venture capital and private equity industries are diversifying into niched operations such as mezzanine funds. |
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| PERSONAL ILLNESS HARMS THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR |
| | - Staff Writer, 17 Jul 2007 |
| | Businesses that close are not necessarily replaced by new ones |
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| NEW MIDDLE CLASS FUELS ECONOMY |
| | - Mike Holmes , 20 Jun 2007 |
| | Like sun on a diamond, the national economy gets a sparkle as the burgeoning black middle class spends more, especially on property. Reports by MIKE HOLMES |
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| BLACK MIDDLE CLASS DEBT IS LOCKED UP IN HOUSING |
| | - Mike Holmes, 20 Jun 2007 |
| | Black middle class debt is locked up in housing |
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| NEW STANDARD BUT NOT MUCH RELIEF |
| | - Judy Gilmour, 14 May 2007 |
| | Those hoping for significantly reduced accounting fees will wonder what the new benefits are |
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| THE PITFALLS OF SUBCONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS |
| | - Rob Morson and Aimee Forman , 14 May 2007 |
| | SUBCONTRACTING arrangements are critical in clearing the way for small contractors to play a part in wider projects undertaken by main contractors on behalf of their clients. But is the essence of such arrangements clearly understood? |
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| TWO-YEAR PROGRAMME PLANNED TO TRAIN, MENTOR PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISORS |
| | - Staff Writer, 14 May 2007 |
| | A NOVEL initiative to train emerging entrepreneurs to franchise their own business concepts is being developed by the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (Fasa). |
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| A MOBILE DOGGY PARLOUR TO A BATTERY REPLACEMENT SERVICE NOW ON OFFER |
| | - Mike Holmes , 14 May 2007 |
| | Major US franchise mission to SA will unpack a wide range of franchise opportunities that often feature global training and support programmes. Reports by Mike Holmes |
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| KEEP IT SIMPLE AND FRIENDLY |
| | - Colin Anthony, 14 May 2007 |
| | WHEN 80% of a company’s revenue typically comes from 20% of its customers, and it is so much more expensive gaining a new customer than it is to retain one, why do so many businesses seem so determined to alienate loyal customers? |
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| IS SA’S SERVICE REALLY SO AWFUL? |
| | - Jayne Boccaleone , 14 May 2007 |
| | CUSTOMER service in SA stinks. Everybody knows this. In fact SA is worse than just about anywhere else and everybody knows this too, even those who have rarely, if ever, ventured beyond our borders. |
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| THE STATE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IN SA IS LIKE A CURATE’S EGG, GOOD IN PARTS |
| | - Mpho Mantjiu Smart , 14 May 2007 |
| | A CASUAL observer of South African society would be likely to conclude that the country should be strong in customer service. After all, the denizens of the Republic are an outgoing, gregarious bunch, proud of their country, and they like nothing better than to show it off. |
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| THE BUSINESS OF THE WORLD CUP |
| | - Mike Holmes , 23 Jan 2007 |
| | Array of opportunities exist for small companies related to entertainment side of the event |
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| BUSINESSES MUST KICK OFF THEIR 2010 INITIATIVES NOW, SAYS SHILOWA |
| | - Mike Holmes , 23 Jan 2007 |
| | GAUTENG premier Sam Shilowa says small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to get involved in 2010 Soccer World Cup business now — or risk missing the boat. |
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| ADVERTORIAL: MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 ADDRESSES SMALL BUSINESS’S PAIN POINTS |
| | - Staff Writer, 23 Jan 2007 |
| | THE core of our vision is about creating people ready software, software that empowers small businesses to be productive and profitable. |
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| PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE E-COMMERCE SHOPPING CART |
| | - Andre Joubert , 23 Jan 2007 |
| | SO THE Christmas and holiday rush is over and you’re getting down to counting the profits you made over the festive season. Or did you? |
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