The concept of entrepreneurship in South Africa is undergoing a major transformation as local innovators become more focused on bussines success.This shift in thinking will be vital to fuel economic development in the country in 2012 says Ivan Epstein.

A mismatch in skills continues to hamper both Australian and South African industries. While both countries are predicting the shedding of many jobs this year, many industries are looking abroad to fill positions where skills are lacking.

While the external environment may have changed the core principles of survival and teamwork remain the same. What are these timeless practices? John Greathouse investigates the four key roles in a tribe and how they compare to a modern business start up team.

WorldSkills, the biggest trade competition in the world, saw skilled young people compete in 40 disciplines.This year South African Chris van Zijl won the national “Young welder of the year" competition.

Thelma Bowers, founder of People Development Africa talks about what it takes to run a successful training company. Find out more about available courses at People Development Africa and their birthday specials.

What makes an average facilitator great? According to Jan Delmas there are seven key skills that separate the ordinary from the exceptional. Find out how to help individuals and groups deliver the best results by adopting these techniques.

In an effort to facilitate the roll-out of funding in FET colleges, SAICA has recruited chartered accountants and industry veterans to act as vetting administrative assistants. This is in response to Minister Blade Nzimande's request for assistance in this process.

The Department of Labour is currently holding roadshows in the main centres in order to explain the contents of the two revised labour laws: the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Labour Relations Acts. Ivan Israelstam expands his take on the effects for trade unions.

Responding to scepticism over government’s targeted budget deficit of 4.6% in 2012/13, Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has confidently stated that the target is achievable.

Lousy leaders can make you look bad and hinder employee productivity which will ultimately have a negative effect on company profits. Here are some strategies to help you fix three common types of bad managers so your company can run more effectively.

Fasset in collaboration with the Ukuthemba Training Programme will be offering work readiness training and financial skills development to matriculants with an aptitude for accounting. The programme is expected to increase the number of entrants into the financial sector.

At least 2 500 KwaZulu-Natal schools have responded enthusiastically to national government’s school sports programme known as the Magnificent Wednesday Campaign, exceeding the target by 1 000 schools.

Bursaries and scholarships increase value for employers and employees by improving overall skills levels. The South African 2012-2013 Budget made changes to the legislation regarding the taxation of bursaries and scholarships

Being late for an appointment is considered an insult in Chinese business culture. You’ll find it beneficial to bring your own interpreter, if possible, to help you understand the subtleties of everything being said during meetings. Since there is such a strong emphasis on hierarchy in the Chinese culture, ensure that you bring a senior member of your organization to lead the discussions. The Chinese will do the same.

Training providers are to ensure that they comply with Assessments to ensure POE's have current, relevant, authentic, etc evidence. Right? Who then is the watchdog to ensure that SETA's have information (on their web site), which is relevant, CURRENT, etc.

President Zuma will be meeting with the heads of all FET colleges in Pretoria. As skills development practitioners, educators and human resource professionals, what would you say to President Zuma and the gathering of FET heads, and Ministers of Basic and Higher Education?

I have been researching the requirements for Private FET colleges when busy closing down. I cannot seem to find anything in the current acts about this. Is there anyone familiar with the steps to follow in this regard? And also possible information on where this is set out - an act, DHET regulations etc?

In a first for South Africa’s financial planning field, the 2011 FETI/HETI pilot class has graduated, with several using the qualification to enter university and organisers promising to expand the programme in 2013.

The recognition of payroll practitioners and their role in business remains a core objective of the national payroll conference initiated by SAPA. This year the agenda will focus on driving excellence in payroll practices.

The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants offers South Africans a cost effective and manageable way to attain an accounting qualification. What makes ACCA different? Ioannis Eliades explains.

Do you think about venturing into the unknown? The life of an entrepreneur is exciting, fulfilling and at times very risky. Frances Wright describes her journey from her safe office desk into the unpredictable and satisfying world of self-employment.

With the aim of finding global solutions to alleviating poverty the Hult Global Case Challenge focuses on energy, education and housing. This year a South African company has reached the finals of the R7-million ($1-million) competition, in the housing category.

Steps on your path to a top job may include peer interviews, a technique used by employers to help find a good fit between the candidate and the company. Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group, provides a few tips.