Author: Marc Ashton
One of the most exciting social entrepreneurship projects we work on is the Blossomcare Sanitary Pad micro franchise model and having watched this model evolve over the last few years, I think there are some interesting learnings that come out of it.
For those not familiar with the model, there is a short…
Are you an Exempt Micro-enterprise (EME) which has recently moved above the R10m annual turnover threshold and now have to get your head around B-BBEE?
A Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) plan is a key part of any Access to Market strategy to win new business in South Africa.
A good B-BBEE rating is also…
Are you a South African looking to calculate the value of your business to sell?
For many entrepreneurs based in South Africa, much of their net wealth is tied up in the businesses that they build.
While it easy for an investor in listed businesses such as Homechoice and Capital Appreciation where the share prices…
“How do I apply for the Black Industrialist Scheme grant funding?”
When reviewing our web statistics, this is one of the most common referring search phrases.
With this in mind, we have decided to share some supporting information about the incentive and what you will require to access it.
What is the Black Industrialist Scheme…
Are you looking for a high-impact Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) beneficiary which empowers women, promotes entrepreneurship and is making a meaningful impact on the healthcare status of young women in South Africa?
Look no further than our partners from Blossom Care Solutions who have developed a micro-franchise model which focuses on sanitary pad manufacturing.…
Are you a small business looking to access finance and working capital? You are not alone.
In Africa, there is an estimated $80bn funding deficit in terms of trade finance and this represents a very real challenge for small businesses who are looking to grow.
In South Africa, the big banking groups dominate the lending…
Who is one of the smartest South Africans when it comes to financial education in South Africa? Simon Brown of course!
Our partners from Dynamic Body Technology have been interviewing a variety of people about the importance of these programs for businesses.
In this interview, Kelsey chats to Simon Brown the founder of JustOneLap.com and regular…
Employers and HR managers often have to walk a fine line when conducting financial education or financial literacy initiatives as money is often a very contentious and personal subject for people.
However there are plenty of reasons to invest in your employee financial literacy or financial education programs.
Our partners from Dynamic Body Technology have been…
What does it take to secure an investment from leading Venture Capital Firm Kalon Venture Partners?
Kalon Venture Partners invests in and builds a portfolio of high growth technology companies, with innovative business models, geared to existing and emerging institutions and their customers.
In our latest of the "Meet The Management" series, Ntokozo speaks to CEO Clive…
The second session of Unlock the Stock features Chris Schutte CEO of Astral Foods Limited and Damian Judge CFO of Trellidor Limited.
Unlock the Stock is proudly brought to you by The Finance Ghost, Mark Tobin and Keyter Rech Investor Solutions.
00:00 Introduction
03:03 Chris Schutte CEO Astral Foods Ltd (JSE: ARL)
18:22 Damian Judge CFO Trellidor Ltd…
In her latest episode of Women In Business, Emma Montocchio speaks to Carla Pretorius.
"Industrial psychologist, Carla Pretorius, is the owner and managing director of Finding Solutions with a mission to empower people to help them find solutions, with hopes they may also pay it forward"
To connect with Emma, you can reach her on emma@epitomic.co.za
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In the next instalment of our Women In Business series, Emma Montocchio interviews Tamlyn Nel.
Tamlyn Nel has a heart for people and a mind for finance; empowering individuals with information so that they can make better decisions. This led her to start a new venture LEempowerWE, where she offers financial coaching to people to better…