For those steeped in the world of digital marketing, direct mail seems like a dinosaur from another time. The conventional thinking is that people's mailboxes are overwhelmed, and that direct mail is super expensive to send. But in today's world, it's email inboxes that are exploding with blasts and social media alerts. And with...
Entrepreneurship has the potential to address gaps in economic growth, stability, and other measures of well-being in nations around the world. Yet moving from needs-based entrepreneurship in the informal economy to opportunity-based firm creation can be tough, especially in emerging market economies. And the environment or ecosystem in which an entrepreneur is operating directly...
Ventureburn presents the 2017 updated guide to South Africa’s startup scene. This is the most comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to get involved with, or have a better understanding of the country’s fast-growing startup space. Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for...
Vodacom and Innovator Trust have unveiled the Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (Yep), aimed at equipping local unemployed youths with the requisite set of skills to become cutting-edge entrepreneurs. The programme aims to drive innovations and create job opportunities that could bring significant changes to the local economy. The CEO of The Innovator Trust, Tashline Jooste said...
BCX, The enterprise subsidiary of Telkom, has appointed a new Chief Digital Officer - Rapelang Rabana who will now step down as CEO of Rekindle Learning. “Rapelang is a true maverick and disruptor. She has done truly amazing work to advance technology in this country, and I know they will do the same for BCX,”...
22 On Sloane was launched on 10th November 2017. This is the first one opened by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and will offer direct and virtual support services to entrepreneurs throughout Africa as well as access to an international network of mentors, investors and entrepreneurial support organisations. Read more Source: Biz Community ')}...
Following three successful colloquiums since 2014, the Department of Small Business Development and the Small Business Development Institute will join hands again and host the fourth National SMME Policy Colloquium in November 2017. The focus this year will be Entrepreneurship. The colloquium is set to encourage effective dialogue and engagement between SMMEs, government and other...
In line with Global Entrepreneurship Week, FNB Business is conducting a series of engagements with township entrepreneurs across South Africa’s biggest townships. These have started in Tembisa and Soweto townships in Gauteng and will be followed by uMlazi Township (KwaZulu Natal) and will conclude at Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Read more Source: SA Good News ...
The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) hosted the ninth annual Small Business and Entrepreneurship Awards on the 9th November 2017. Small businesses were recognised for their contribution to the economy and employment. “We are astounded at the diversity of entrants this year, but equally encouraged as it shows the depth and breadth of South Africa’s...
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Entrepreneurship Week, founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, will officially open the week by participating in the launch of a new start-up campus - 22 on Sloane in Johannesburg. The campus is the first one to be opened by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and will...
