The Importance of a Route to Market Strategy in Developing Economies
What is a Route to Market Strategy? A route to market strategy refers to the planned process by which a company delivers its products or services to customers. It encompasses the selection and...
View ArticleThe Importance of Developing Economies and Why Market Research is Essential
Understanding Developing Economies A developing economy refers to nations that are in the process of industrialization and modernization, characterized by lower income levels, increased poverty rates,...
View ArticleCompliance with Advertising Standards: South African Influencers and The ARB
As influencer marketing continues to dominate the digital landscape, the importance of adhering to advertising standards has never been more critical. In South Africa, the Advertising Regulatory Board...
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Why traditional fire extinguishers can’t tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can’t handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment,...
View ArticleRate Cut Relief: How The Property Market Stands to Gain in 2025
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced yet another 25-basis-point cut to the repo rate – the third adjustment in just over four months. This brings the prime lending rate down to 11%,...
View ArticleNavigating POPIA Consent – A Guide for Entrepreneurs
In today’s data-driven world, compliance with privacy laws like the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) is non-negotiable for businesses, especially entrepreneurs looking to...
View ArticleA Greener Future for Delivery and Logistics
Loop, a pioneering delivery management platform, is transforming South Africa’s logistics sector with a strong focus on sustainability. Handling over 3 million deliveries per month, Loop helps...
View ArticleDIRECTORS: HERE’S HOW TO AVOID BEING SUED FOR COMPANY DEBTS
“To be prepared is half the victory.” (Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote) Perhaps you’re a director losing sleep over the risk of losing everything if creditors sue you personally for your...
View ArticleFORFEITURE OF ANNUAL LEAVE – USE IT OR LOSE IT?
Section 20(4) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 provides that an employer must grant annual leave not later than six months after the end of the annual leave cycle. Annual leave...
View ArticleWhat is Financial Year End and why is it important
A financial year end (FYE) is the last day of a company’s accounting period. It’s also known as the end of the fiscal year. In South Africa, the financial year end for most companies is the last day...
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Whispering Pines Country Estate – an Enchanting Woodland Setting for your...
Located on the outskirts of Magaliesberg, an hour’s drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg, Whispering Pines Country Estate offers an unspoiled and secluded country retreat. Set on 25 hectares of...
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Nature’s Blueprint: New Book Reveals How Wildlife Wisdom Can Transform...
In an innovative approach to business strategy, South African author and business coach François J. Lubbe has released “Bush Lessons 4 Business: Unlocking Your Possibility”, a transformative, easily...
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Scaling A Small Business with TikTok: Jared Fynn’s Blueprint for Growth
The way Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) market themselves is changing rapidly. Traditional advertising—expensive and often impersonal—is losing ground to digital storytelling, where...
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What is Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD)? Your Solution to Lithium-Ion...
In a world increasingly powered by lithium-ion batteries, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires has become a significant concern. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, reveals a...
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Provisional Tax Simplified: Key Deadlines and Compliance Strategies
As the provisional tax deadline approaches, it is crucial for South African business owners, investors, and self-employed individuals to understand their tax obligations. Provisional tax mandates that...
View ArticleThe Leadership Blueprint for Successful Change Management
As a business analyst and coach, I have spent the past decade assisting leaders through complex change management processes. Since 2013, I have been an integral part of change management initiatives...
View ArticleRecord-Breaking Meetings Africa 2025: A Platform for Africa to Own Its Narrative
The nineteenth edition of Meetings Africa, the premier Pan-African event for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE)industry, officially kicked off today, setting new records in...
View ArticleMORTGAGE BOND ARREARS : CAN YOU CHALLENGE A CERTIFICATE OF BALANCE?
“O, I do not like that paying back.” (Falstaff, in Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I) A standard clause in loan agreements, suretyships and the like is the “certificate of balance” or “COB” clause....
View ArticleKey Characteristics of General Trade and How Market Research Can Mitigate Risk
General Trade, also known as Traditional Trade, operates quite differently from the Formal Trade Sector, which typically features large, widely dispersed retail outlets that shoppers visit by car or...
View ArticleAfrican Union Summit Highlights a Decade of Economic Transformation
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, delivered a compelling farewell address to Heads of State and Government at the 38th African Union Summit, highlighting a decade of...
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