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27Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Business, Startups

The most valuable ‘white spaces’ today in African investing

By Victor Basta, CEO of DAI Magister In the vast and diverse landscape of African growth investing, more opportunities abound today than ever before. Africa’s recent growth surge has created a large group of companies already scaling successfully, while the current market environment has reduced the capital available. This untapped potential between high quality investment “demand” and reduced capital “supply” extends to various commercial sectors, including logistics, HR, and insurance, all presenting significant high value “white spaces” waiting to be filled. For those looking to invest in Africa, especially in high-growth, digitally driven companies, these markets offer immense potential. African Investment In Developed Digital Sectors Africa’s digital sectors are leading the way in ...

24Sep

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Business

Exploring Hostess Jobs in Dubai: A Lucrative Career Path

Image Source - https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hotel-staff-concept-illustration_42105456.htm In the bustling metropolis of Dubai, where luxury and extravagance are a way of life, the demand for skilled and courteous professionals in the hospitality industry is perennially high. Among the various roles that grace this dynamic city's hospitality sector, hostess jobs in Dubai hold a unique allure. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the world of hostess jobs in Dubai, exploring the opportunities, requirements, and everything you need to know to embark on a successful career in this exciting field. Hostess jobs in Dubai are experiencing remarkable growth, with statistics indicating a surge in demand for these roles. According to recent data from the Dubai Department of T...

Modernising customer communication is key to improving customer experience

19Sep

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Business

Modernising customer communication is key to improving customer experience

By Wayne Toms, GhostDraft CEO The advent of a hyper-connected, digital world has changed the way businesses and their customers interact. Far from just “leveraging” some digital tools to make life easier for customers, it is fair to say that the modern consumer insists on interacting with companies on their own terms, and on the channel of their choice. And with more choice than ever before, consumers are accustomed to simplicity, convenience and ease of use. In light of this reality, it’s no surprise that the term customer experience (CX) has become increasingly important and features very highly on a business’s priority list. Businesses are being forced to tailor and reinvent their product offerings. The difficulty arises when businesses such as banks or insurers need to communicate wi...

Business can unlock growth opportunities through enhanced data insights, advanced analytics and innovation – Experian Innovation Summit

19Sep

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Business

Business can unlock growth opportunities through enhanced data insights, advanced analytics and innovation – Experian Innovation Summit

Experian South Africa hosted its annual flagship conference on Thursday 14 September, bringing together industry guests and subject matter experts under one roof to share insights and trends that continue to shape the evolution of business and consumer behaviour. This is particularly significant in a macro-economic environment that has been challenging across the board. However, the Innovation Summit demonstrated that businesses have the opportunity to position themselves for growth and resilience by enhancing their data insights, analytics, technology and innovation. “With the array of choice available for today’s consumer, organisations are investing more in data driven customer insights to create relevant products and services that can be better targeted at the right customers. For cr...

13Sep

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Business

IFZA – International Free Zone Authority: Company formations process

IFZA: International Free Zone Authority: Overview The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA), initially founded in Fujairah, is now migrated in Dubai Silicon Oasis area. When considering starting a business in Dubai, exploring IFZA and similar zones within the emirate is advisable. IFZA stands out as a highly competitive free zone for establishing Business and Dubai free zone company, offering cost-effective fees and transparent procedures for investors. IFZA presents a wide range of packages, catering to various needs, ranging from zero-visa companies to multiple visa options. INTERNATIONAL FREE ZONE AUTHORITY PROPOSED LICENSES There are several types of IFZA licenses: 1. Professional License: For companies providing consulting and different type of services. 2. Commercial Licen...

The power of tech sales: Bridging the digital transformation gap

7Sep

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Business, Fintech, Tech

The power of tech sales: Bridging the digital transformation gap

In today’s fast-evolving world of technology, the role of the tech sales professional is critical in bridging the gap between companies looking to move with the times and effect a digital transformation of operations, and those with the expertise to assist them. Technology has an application for just about every function across every industry sector and knowing the extent as well as limitations of your products when dealing with clients who are looking potentially to invest millions in new systems, can set you apart, says Varsha Singh has recently been appointed National Sales Manager at leading South African fintech specialist, e4. What are the key skills that tech sales professionals need in order to excel? Working in tech sales requires a number of specific hard as well as soft skill...

5Sep

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Business

Becoming a Professional Chameleon

By Mandisa Ntloko-Peterson, Founding Member of Wired4Women at BCX. For many, entering the world of work can be difficult. Even as a professional, being able to thrive when you don’t understand the workplace culture is challenging, this is because the world in which we are raised and the one of work are different. It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur or a mother, if you’re from a big city or grew up in a less urbanised area, different worlds have different cultures and, at times, the things that are acceptable in the working world are not acceptable in the world in which we’re raised. So where does ‘chameleonship’ comes in? Personal mastery Similar to a chameleon that changes colours for protection but keeps its authenticity, one of the ways women can bring their true selves to th...

27Aug

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Business

Best practices for B2B lead generation

By Judith Middleton, CEO of DUO Marketing + Communications Lead generation has become a nuanced art for any organisation, even more so for marketing and communications agencies. Rethinking traditional strategies for effective lead generation is therefore key to becoming competitive in today’s digital environment. Marketing agencies are often the facilitators of B2B lead generation for their clients , with sales being the culmination of successfully converting leads - aiding clients in the journey from lead to conversion. However, it’ll always remain up to the businesses themselves to close the deal. Concept: Differentiating with industry knowledge A successful concept roots in understanding industry nuances, enabling businesses to set their products apart. Whether the agency is a B2B t...

15Aug

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Business

How Africa is Becoming a Global Business Giant

By Alex Sanders If you ask people around the world which countries and continents are global leaders in business, most likely you’ll hear the United States, China, and European countries come up. However, a shift appears to be happening: Africa is starting to emerge as a real player in world commerce. Because of its natural resources, younger population, and growing middle class, Africa is becoming an attractive option for investors and corporations. This article will explore some of the ways Africa is raising its profile in global business. From hosting more summits and conferences to entrepreneurship and innovation, foreign direct investment, and regional integration, Africa is demonstrating a potential to drive economic growth and shape the future of the global economy. Access to Wo...

14Aug

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Business, Real Estate

Get Smarter about Connecting Buyers & Sellers in Online Marketplaces

Key Insights from GOM Conference 2023 By Gil Sperling, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Flow Connecting buyers and sellers in more effective, efficient and content-rich ways is a key focus in the online space at the moment, no matter the industry. Making use of rich data, retargeting audiences and working smarter to deliver a better user experience are the keys to success, across verticals. As a tech platform that's already connecting buyers and sellers on social media, Flow is creating seamless solutions for this transformation. We recently visited the Global Online Marketplaces Conference 2023 in Miami to talk about off-site social ads for portals, why they need it and how it unlocks more revenue for them. The Global Online Marketplace Summit (GOM) brings together C-Level leaders from online ...