Companies are shifting away from viewing success only through a financial lens, by taking on a more progressive, people-centred and purpose-led approach to business. Savina Harrilall, Chief People Officer at Mukuru, shares insight on how to recognise and develop the unique talents of each employee that creates value beyond profits. By embracing diversity, connecting with communities and fostering strong leadership to empower employees, South African businesses are able to make a positive impact.
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Business 101: How to protect your startup from bankruptcy
To mitigate business risks, entrepreneurs need to consider contingent liability policies, safeguarding their personal assets and business stability in case of unforeseen circumstances like disability or death.
9 things SME’s can do to look after their staff during the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of supporting their employees during these challenging times. From both a business and […]
Grow with Intention: How to Make The Best Investments for Your Business
Every business needs to grow. It does not, however, need to consistently achieve extreme profit margins and beat the previous quarter’s results repeatedly. So long […]
There is no single formula to start a business, all you need is passion and purpose
By Catherine Wijnberg This article takes a realistic and practical perspective of business start-up using lessons from my extensive start-up experience and those of hundreds […]
Game-changing strategies for small businesses
By Catherine Wijnberg When times are troubled and uncertain, businesses need to evolve and remain competitive. Developing a change strategy process can be overwhelming but it does not need to […]
10 lessons in 10 years: what I’ve learned as a successful business owner which may surprise you
By Gareth Price, Founder of Cloudworx and Investmint; 5 time Ironman finisher 10 years ago, I started a business. Or so I thought. What I […]
Payment fraud – top five scams to look out for
The truth is, all businesses are at risk of being scammed at some point, and just one incident can cost a company millions of Rand. […]
Mitigating the risks of payments fraud
Global losses from payment fraud have tripled from US$9.84 billion in 2011 to US$32.39 billion in 2020, according to Deutsche Bank’s 2021 report on the […]
3-Step marketing toolkit for regulated industries
Marketing professionals have always been creative problem solvers, and these skills need to be ramped up when operating in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, […]