14-MAY-13·	Innovative skills development model creates jobs
	Posted by | business
	A new initiative provides unemployed youth with guaranteed jobs by developing the skills needed to perform in the Business Process Outsourcing sector, and creating work ready graduates.

22-APR-13·	Skills development starts with government
	Posted by | business
	Despite pockets of excellence, there is a continued overall reduction in skills and service levels in the South African public sector. Government has invested resources in learning and development projects to ensure optimum transfer of skill and better service delivery.

18-APR-13·	R10m skills project in memory of Anene Booysen
	Posted by | business
	The community of Bredasdorp in the Western Cape will become direct beneficiaries of a R10-million skills development and job-creation investment in construction-related programmes initiated by Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, in memory of Anene Booysen.

11-APR-13·	Catch 22: Exploring the link between investment and skills
	Posted by | business
	South Africa has a low level of savings and relies on foreign capital to finance its investments but the country's unskilled workforce is driving investors away. Now South Africa has neither the skills nor the finances to better its position.

09-APR-13·	New lease standard a concern for senior execs
	Posted by | business
	85% of SA businesses hold leases, but more than half are unaware of major lease accounting changes expected by 2014 according to Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report findings for 2013.

05-APR-13·	It helps to have the papers
	Posted by | business
	Many professionals who have demonstrated loads of experience and skill in leading others are not being recognised as true business managers simply because they do not possess official qualifications.

04-APR-13·	New course equips marketing practitioners
	Posted by | business
	Marketers need skills to continuously assess, re-adjust and respond rapidly to opportunity and change. The new course offered by UCT’s Graduate School of Business aims to equip marketers for the future.

27-MAR-13·	Getting the message right
	Posted by | business
	If the communication techniques are not giving us the results we want, then we need to question the message. Are you sending the right message to the target groups in your organisation?

27-MAR-13·	Skills Development: The key to South Africa’s economic future
	Posted by | business
	Skills development not tertiary education is the answer to our economic woes states Gizelle McIntyre. She argues that a college degree does not indicate any particular level of expertise where as skills development indicates actual skill and therefore leads, more often than not, to employment.

25-MAR-13·	Business shows signs of shifting CSR thinking
	Posted by | business
	The growth of Fairtrade and other initiatives such as Woolworths’ Farming for the Future drive are indicative of a growing realisation that social and environmental threats to business won't go away unless business itself does something about them.

25-MAR-13·	SA’s ICT sector has to intensify focus on skills availability
	Posted by | business
	South Africa’s technology sector must renew efforts to address the need for sought- after ICT skill sets as there is still a substantial amount that has to be done to improve IT skills flow in the country.

20-MAR-13·	Skills key to developing local economies
	Posted by | business
	Economic development is built on the foundation of skilled workers. Government continues its drive to up skill South Africans, particularly young people, in order to improve local communities and the economy as a whole.

11-MAR-13·	Good managers are not born, they’re made
	Posted by | business
	Being able to manage people effectively is about more than talent, it requires training and practical implementation of the lessons learnt. This is according to the Henley Business School which offers a variety of leadership and management programmes.

28-JAN-13·	Creating capable managers for Africa
	Posted by | business
	Research shows that well run institutions are the key to African prosperity. Therefore competent managers are in high demand and creating capable leaders should be the focus of every management course.

22-JAN-13·	HR needs to speak the language of business
	Posted by | business
	The Human Resources (HR) department needs to recognise the value that it brings in helping the business to compete in finding the right talent.The future of HR however depends on its business presence.

11-DEC-12·	Ants vs. the celery root: top 5 skills to develop in 2013
	Posted by | business
	Do you find that despite your best efforts there are elements in the business that continue to eat away at productivity, success and profits? These are the “ants” that stop your organisation from growing. Learn to identify and counteract these enemies by developing the right skills.

11-DEC-12·	Using YouTube to drive business
	Posted by | business
	While some businesses have begun to explore the opportunities provided through social media, many have not joined the online revolution. YouTube is one of the social media platforms that can be used to promote the business.

11-DEC-12·	Physical asset maintenance is good for business
	Posted by | business
	The idea of seeing employees as the greatest asset has become a popular concept in the 21st century, but what about the actual physical assets of the business? Is physical asset maintenance no longer important?

10-DEC-12·	Businesses that inspired in 2012 - and why
	Posted by | business
	While many businesses had to close their doors this year, some employers were able to sustain the organisation and still others were able to expand their operations. Based on views culled from executives these were the top tips for businesses to succeed in 2013.

07-DEC-12·	How to shape and measure culture in business
	Posted by | business
	When addressing challenges in the workplace business leaders tend to focus on regulatory, environmental and financial issues, however organisational culture is equally important in business according to Des Squire.

05-DEC-12·	5 ways to change a nation
	Posted by | business
	Mamphela Ramphele shared her ideas for nation building at a recent talk held at the UCT Graduate School of Business. All citizens can participate in harnessing democracy by fully participating in it, claiming ownership of it, and like in business when things start to go bad, making a plan.

22-NOV-12·	Connecting skills development to employee performance
	Posted by | business
	Skills development is a hot topic right now with government and industry encouraging businesses to up-skill employees. But is workplace training resulting in improved employee performance? and if not, why?

20-NOV-12·	Skills development: less talk, more action
	Posted by | business
	Through collective participation South Africa can make skills development a tool to change people’s lives in a positive way but that requires more action, less talk and better results, especially in townships and rural areas.

14-NOV-12·	How to build a talent pool
	Posted by | business
	The importance of skills development in the workplace and its impact to the bottom line is receiving more attention from business leaders. Michelin South Africa creates a new pool of talent as it empowers learners with Progression.

13-NOV-12·	Minister Pandor to speak at WISE
	Posted by | business
	At the fourth World Innovation Summit for Education a proposal will be be under the theme collaborating for change to promote innovative practises in the field of education. In doing so the organisation seeks to improve the lives of many through education.

08-NOV-12·	Turn your good business into a great one
	Posted by | business
	With the aim of producing real results for SA business and boosting job creation the business mentorship initiative known as the Fetola Legends programme was developed. The programme is known for its ability to transform small and emerging enterprises into award-winning businesses.

06-NOV-12·	SA business school launches free MBA education to the world
	Posted by | business
	Free business education from Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors Degree up to an MBA level is now available to students through Regenesys Business School. The institution is known for its high standard of management and leadership education.

06-NOV-12·	The future of rural development in SA
	Posted by | business
	Over 11 000 young people from across the country's rural areas have joined the Narysec two-year programme aimed at empowering youth from each of the 3 300 rural wards across the country.

01-NOV-12·	Accsys helps to keep women on top of business
	Posted by | business
	Accsys, a Johannesburg-based company which is a member of the Business Connexion Group has received an award for being one of The Top Gender Empowered Companies. Accsys is a national supplier of people management software and hardware solutions.

29-OCT-12·	Social dialogue will help address economy - Motlanthe
	Posted by | business
	Economic contributions could be made by all South Africans who are in a position to help and this could be done through social dialogue between labour, government and businesses. Through improved partnerships the country would be able to address poverty.

22-OCT-12·	SA government extends lifeline to SA TDM sector
	Posted by | business
	To curb job losses and up-skill workers Government has committed funding worth R 5.7 billion to enterprises in the manufacturing industry as the economy had lost some 200 000 jobs during the 2008/2009 recession.

15-OCT-12·	Solid partnership needed to address economic challenges - Zuma
	Posted by | business
	An improved partnership between the government, business and labour sector has been called upon by President Zuma to tackle the difficult economic challenges facing the country. An emphasis has been made on working together in finding solutions to build the country.

09-OCT-12·	The role of culture in business
	Posted by | business
	The scandal surrounding UK-based Barclays Bank’s CEO, Bob Diamond, is said to have originated because of the company’s flawed culture. What can SA organisations across all sectors learn from this example, and what role can leaders play in defining the culture of their business?

08-OCT-12·	NGO's give new perspective to MBA students
	Posted by | business
	MBA students from the UK-based Henley Business School experienced a paradigm shift after visiting local non-profit organisations and social enterprises. Some of the students share their discoveries.

03-OCT-12·	Financial literacy competition promotes careers in insurance sector
	Posted by | business
	Grade 11 pupils from all over KwaZulu-Natal received the chance to develop financial management skills and win an educational bursary during a speech contest. The campaign is aimed at promoting insurance as a career of choice.

26-SEP-12·	Keep healthcare workers safe
	Posted by | business
	Occupational health and safety interventions are critical to the effective functioning of the healthcare system. The protection offered by safety-engineered devices such as retractable needles is gaining interest notably because of the possibility of eliminating injuries through their widespread introduction.

26-SEP-12·	5 ways to maintain a safe workplace
	Posted by | business
	In a warehouse environment workers are exposed to a unique set of dangers and hazards. Follow these five practical tips to minimise risks in the workplace and promote a good work ethic amongst employees.

26-SEP-12·	Services SETA & UK’s Blackburn College enter skills transfer partnership
	Posted by | business
	To promote the improvement of delivery standards and the performance of FET Colleges and to transform similar elements in the services sector, a partnership between Services Seta and Blackburn College of UK was formed.

25-SEP-12·	Skills development to improve radically
	Posted by | business
	In recognition of education as a top priority and in response to the challenge of low skills base, government established the HRDC to drive a human resource development strategy for South Africa.

17-SEP-12·	Skills reloaded: it’s time to move on
	Posted by | business
	Skills development in South Africa has moved on since the first shots of the so-called “skills revolution” were fired by then-Labour Minister Tito Mboweni in 1997. Moved on … but is it ready to move up? Gill Connellan of the Association for Skills Development in South Africa tells Jim Freeman that it’s high time it does.

10-SEP-12·	SA business welcomes female employees and their babies
	Posted by | business
	South Africa’s top employers are unanimous in their open policy of employing women of child-bearing age in senior positions, a recent survey reveals. Yet, despite these significant changes in attitude, actual appointments continue to lag.

10-SEP-12·	Business minds meet at eKasi
	Posted by | business
	Young township business owners will get a boost this month when the eKasi Entrepreneurship Conference comes to Khayelitsha. The meeting brings together business minded people to share the latest thinking around growing micro enterprises.

10-SEP-12·	How valuable is training to my business?
	Posted by | business
	Have you identified the areas in your workforce that are in need of training? Do you know the value of ongoing training for your staff? Training your staff invariably leads to a better performing business here are a few examples of what could happen when you invest in your employees.

05-SEP-12·	Developing skills to meet infrastructure demand
	Posted by | business
	The slow pace of economic growth along with government delays in awarding tenders continue to limit the recovery of the local infrastructure and construction sector according to the 2012 Infrastructure Sector Research Survey.

22-AUG-12·	Business must help solve the skills crisis
	Posted by | business
	High unemployment is a national crisis, and yet the country is importing skills. Business has to step in and help fix this problem—and there’s a great business case for doing it too says Ziaan Hattingh.

12-AUG-12·	Can the new owner of a business dismiss existing employees?
	Posted by | business
	Employees are often unsure about their status when a new owner takes over the business. The question most often asked is: Can existing employees be dismissed by the new employer? The answer is critical for both employers and employees. Ivan Israelstam explains why.

10-AUG-12·	Is an MBA right for me?
	Posted by | business
	Over the years the MBA degree has increased dramatically in popularity but many students may be registering for the qualification without realising the impact that studying for it would have on their personal lives.

06-AUG-12·	Harness top MBA talent for your business
	Posted by | business
	The Company Analysis Programme, initiated by UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) will give organisations an opportunity to improve their competitiveness in local and international markets.

27-JUL-12·	South African awarded GBC Future Business Leader award
	Posted by | business
	The award is presented to the student who possesses both outstanding presentation skills and the ability to convince the judges of their business standpoint. South African student, Sizwe Nxumalo beat over 14,000 students to attain the accolade.

13-JUL-12·	GSB receives highly recognised AMBA accreditation for world class MBA
	Posted by | business
	The UCT Graduate School of Business received accreditation from the entity considered to be the global benchmark for MBA's, known as AMBA. This international acclaim cements GSB's position as one of the best value-for-money business schools in the world.

04-JUL-12·	The evolution of rainmakers in professional services
	Posted by | business
	Operating in uncertain and fragile economic conditions, many professional services companies in the US are asking themselves one key question: Where will the next generation of rainmakers come from? A rainmaker is an employee in a company that brings in significant amounts of new business.

03-JUL-12·	Who will be the Top Women of 2012?
	Posted by | business
	Do you know an inspiring businesswoman? Is your company committed to gender empowerment? The Top Women Awards want to hear from you. Entries have opened for the 9th Annual Top Women Awards and this year the Awards will again showcase South Africa’s most successful gender empowerment stories.

27-JUN-12·	Demand for entrepreneurial self-help book soars
	Posted by | business
	Research shows that, of the small businesses that fail, 90% do so because their owners have decided to give up, not because the businesses were forced to close down. Allon Raiz gives hope to entrepreneurs who have failed, are failing, or are afraid of failing.

21-JUN-12·	Compassion kills the business
	Posted by | business
	As business relationships develop so does the tendency to make decisions based on emotions rather than facts, a practice that could be detrimental to the success of your business. Francis Wright advises entrepreneurs to cut their losses once suppliers stop delivering value for money.

15-JUN-12·	GSB conference to highlight role of business in social and environmental innovation
	Posted by | business
	Building on the success of the inaugural conference 2011, the GSB conference will continue and extend the debate on the role of business in developing innovative responses to complex social and environmental problems.

12-JUN-12·	Why discredit or question the value of the MBA?
	Posted by | business
	The MBA is increasingly being called into question for its failure to effectively contribute to the business world. Dr Cobus Oosthuizen argues that the MBA has much to offer business leaders and should be recognized for the value it brings.

05-JUN-12·	Honeymoon over for developing nations as G20 faces tough news in Mexico
	Posted by | business
	Executives will need to keep prices low and look at long term gains rather than short term wins if they hope to survive current competitive markets, but real economic growth requires 'imagination and innovation' says Liza Van Wyk.

18-MAY-12·	SA entrepreneurs holding their own after 2010 boost
	Posted by | business
	New research shows that gains made in small business creation during the 2010 World Cup have been maintained, but South Africa is still performing below its potential when it comes to entrepreneurship.

10-MAY-12·	Building the next generation of leaders
	Posted by | business
	How do you define leadership? Businesses are failing to recruit and develop real leaders because they are operating under a misconception about what constitutes leadership. Sandra Burmeister reflects on the qualities of a true leader.

09-MAY-12·	The consequences of sloppy writing
	Posted by | business
	Many jobs seekers take their written communication a little too lightly, especially when communicating via email. Here's what the experts have to say about sloppy writing and how it affects your chances of obtaining employment.

07-MAY-12·	Dealing with difficult employee behaviour
	Posted by | business
	It’s not hard to pick out those individuals who make life unpleasant for their team-members and managers in the workplace, but what should you do to verbally disarm these troublemakers without adding fuel to the fire? HR specialist Lizanne de Jong shares her diffusing secrets.

07-MAY-12·	Business needs innovative leaders
	Posted by | business
	There is a growing demand for business leaders who are innovative and have the knowledge and skills to maximise business efficiency and profitability. This is the view of Dr Richard Straub who presented his findings at the Leader’s Angle hosted by USB.

23-APR-12·	No frills tips for a better business
	Posted by | business
	Do you want to catapult your skills as a leader? Here are six exercises that will improve business practices and help you become a better leader. These steps don’t require any money, magical skills or time, just your attention and follow-through.

20-APR-12·	Ten tips to survive the entrepreneurial experience
	Posted by | business
	If one were to review the reasons for a failed business, mistakes in marketing, finance and employment are hardly ever the primary factors. Charles Pittaway highlights the ten things that could end your business and your relationships.

19-APR-12·	USB alumnus takes part in global MBA initiative
	Posted by | business
	An alumnus of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been selected as a representative or AMBAssador for a global initiative of the UK-based Association of MBAs (AMBA) to promote ethical and innovative business leadership.

16-APR-12·	Can private arbitration prevent a strike?
	Posted by | business
	Winter approaches and June marks the end of many bargaining council and private company wage agreements, but the winter weather doesn't seem to deter strikers intent on seeing their wage demands met. Ivan Israelstam advises on one way to proceed.

16-APR-12·	Business can help to build the Africa of the future
	Posted by | business
	Can Africa become the economic leader of the 21st Century? Despite the long list of positive predictions about Africa's potential we need to see a more concerted shift to balancing business sustainability with the imperatives of poverty alleviation says Mannie Hirsh.

10-APR-12·	SA payroll association to drive industry excellence
	Posted by | business
	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.

03-APR-12·	Personal calls are acceptable, right?
	Posted by | business
	Do you steal or waste time at work? Conducting yourself with integrity is about more than doing the right thing, it means doing the right thing when no-one is looking. Elmarie Pretorius talks about the importance of transparency and honesty in the workplace.

28-MAR-12·	Effective written communication
	Posted by | business
	Does your communication style instil confidence in your stakeholders or does it scare off potential customers? Follow these basic steps to ensure that you engage the right audience and get the message across clearly.

22-MAR-12·	Four ways to keep up with payroll and tax law
	Posted by | business
	Payroll management software has made it incredibly simple for just about anyone to fulfil this vital role within a business – but there are pitfalls to this approach. The following tips can be applied in your business to help you avoid setbacks.

13-MAR-12·	Business success is about keeping in touch with your customers
	Posted by | business
	It goes without saying that successful customer retention is the backbone of any profitable organization. Keeping customers and more importantly keeping customers happy, starts with effective communication. Here are some cost effective ways to keep in touch with customers.

13-MAR-12·	Bringing back the preposition
	Posted by | business
	Clear and concise business writing has become an optional extra as opposed to a standard requirement in the workplace today as a result of technology. Sharon Lefkowitz talks about how to reverse the effects of the digital world on business communication.

23-FEB-12·	To BEE or not to BEE?
	Posted by | business
	For exempt micro enterprises the decision to implement BEE policies is an easy one. The huge benefits that small businesses stand to gain from the system should be enough to prompt these companies to jump on board the BEE bandwagon with immediate effect according to Deon Oberholzer.

20-FEB-12·	Revamped BEE can offer middle ground for labour and business
	Posted by | business
	Poverty and unemployment have been the principal issues that have long divided trade unions and the business community. However government seems to be successfully nudging both parties towards a middle-ground solution that could truly work according to Mannie Hirsch.

15-FEB-12·	Become an exceptional corporate coach
	Posted by | business
	Today's fast-paced business environment requires a level of performance and far-sightedness that only a corporate coach can bring. Corporate coaching skills are now in high demand as businesses seek to become more efficient and reflective and Getsmarter’s coaching course aims to meet that demand.

13-FEB-12·	Business success is about keeping in touch with your customers
	Posted by | business
	Effective communication with customers is critical to retaining your client base but finding the right balance between electronic communications and traditional methods can be challenging.Here's one way of reaching your target market.

08-FEB-12·	Five fresh perspectives on implementing B-BBEE
	Posted by | business
	The South African business community has had close to a decade to implement BEE policies but many businesses are reluctant to engage with B-BBEE, largely as a result of fear and misinformation. Deon Oberholzer sets the record straight.

30-JAN-12·	GSB launches new social innovation speakers series
	Posted by | business
	The new speakers series which includes some of the world’s top thinkers is being launched at the UCT Graduate School of Business.The aim is to stimulate new thought on how to use business and the power of business for social good.

23-JAN-12·	Access to Information Act: the need to compile a manual
	Posted by | business
	Businesses have received an extension until December 2015 to complete the Access to Information Manual. All businesses are required to fill out the manual and comply with the terms of the Act.

17-JAN-12·	Come back stronger
	Posted by | business
	The tale of light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto is an inspirational one to those who are familiar with his victories and defeats. Anil Salick draws some practical life lessons for budding entrepreneurs and small business operators about what it means to get back up.

17-JAN-12·	Is your head in the cloud?
	Posted by | business
	Is the local market ready to be placed in the cloud? International trends provide interesting references but it seems that decision-makers are still considering the environment on a case-by-case basis. Nebula CEO Daniel Nel talks about the IT solutions available to African companies.

16-JAN-12·	Introduction to BEE in 2012
	Posted by | business
	Before rushing headlong into 2012, it is important to obtain an accurate assessment of the current BEE landscape. Gavin Levenstein reviews 2011 and the changes that have rewritten the way businesses co-ordinate their BEE operations.

10-JAN-12·	Dealing with financial risk
	Posted by | business
	There are some basic principles of risk management that both financial and non-financial managers should know and understand. Defining and measuring financial risks are the first steps in the process, read more to find out how to manage risky business decisions.

09-JAN-12·	Accounting student clinches CIMA award
	Posted by | business
	The distance learning student of the year award was given to Mario Moto for demonstrating commitment, motivation and discipline through the self-learning programme offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

09-JAN-12·	Enterprise-wide risk management a must
	Posted by | business
	The risks involved in sustaining a profitable business under the current volatile economic conditions is forcing business leaders to embrace an enterprise-wide approach to risk management to cover daily operations and attain long term goals.

09-JAN-12·	Business leaders urged to push boundaries
	Posted by | business
	Business academics have urged South African companies and local entrepreneurs to move away from a ‘westernised’ business mindset and drive research into internationalising local brands during the Business Beyond Borders refresher seminar.

13-DEC-11·	Are you ready to go global?
	Posted by | business
	South African businesses have been urged to assess their readiness for achieving global success in 2012 by reviewing their ability to manage competencies of information, marketing, language and culture across borders, says Professor Runar Framnes.

07-DEC-11·	B-BBEE has the power to drive transformation
	Posted by | business
	Many companies are still finding it difficult to get a handle on what Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is meant to achieve. The complexities of the seven Codes and the variations in how points are scored within the different sectors can be baffling and require interpretation from accredited verification experts.

30-NOV-11·	4 ways cloud computing will revolutionise small business
	Posted by | business
	It’s no secret that businesses of any size must be online to succeed these days but small businesses especially can benefit from the features of cloud computing. Here are four ways in which the cloud can and will transform your small business.

30-NOV-11·	Revised PPFA around the corner
	Posted by | business
	The revised regulations of the Preferential Procurement Policy Frameworks Act which has been aligned with the aims of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act will come into effect on 7 December. Global Business provides a summary of the key changes arising from the new regulations.

25-NOV-11·	Preferential procurement set to reinforce BBBEE codes
	Posted by | business
	The new Preferential Procurement regulations are designed to put an end to fronting. Deon Oberholzer offers insight into the new BEE legislation that will come into effect in December and what it means for SA businesses.

21-NOV-11·	Staff share in business success
	Posted by | business
	Inyati Private Game Lodge has issued over 12000 phantom shares, equivalent to 5% of the Company, to its employees in a bid to reward staff loyalty and retain employee talent.

18-NOV-11·	Achieving success by doing it right
	Posted by | business
	Entrepreneurship should be seen as a channel for creating employment; however according to a recent study most local entrepreneurs have a tendency to remain lifestyle entrepreneurs creating work and an income for themselves only. Frances Wright looks at the implications of this trend.

18-NOV-11·	Cosatu, business back govt’s Green Accord
	Posted by | business
	The Green Economy Accord which aims to create 30 000 jobs in the green economy sector in the next 10 years has been welcomed by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu).

17-NOV-11·	Is BEE really transforming the workplace?
	Posted by | business
	Are you exploiting Disability Equity quotas to bolster your company’s BEE scorecard? In recent years there has been a surge in demand for black females with disabilities as employers are able to gain so-called bonus points. A trend that has left many questioning the true transformational power of BEE.

16-NOV-11·	‘Business for better’ centre launched
	Posted by | business
	The new Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship will drive research into these social economic area's with the aim of developing business values and skills in future business leaders in order to address societal ills.

15-NOV-11·	Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem
	Posted by | business
	As Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off amidst the ANCYL's demands for economic freedom, the question of how we can boost the economic climate through the development of a more effective entrepreneurial ecosystem is a hot topic.Anthony Farr provides insight on creating this conducive entrepreneurial environment.

15-NOV-11·	Business schools are catalysts for social development
	Posted by | business
	South African business schools have a vital role to play as agents for social development in Africa, and have a responsibility to develop business leaders who are socially engaged and understand the broader context of business, according to Dr Arnold Smit.

14-NOV-11·	Women in business: the way of the future
	Posted by | business
	There has been a greater focus on the role of women in society and business and statistics show that while women across the globe are moving into management positions, in South Africa the transformational process is sad lacking. Des Squire addresses the future of women in business.

09-NOV-11·	Business beyond borders
	Posted by | business
	Local companies wanting to compete on a global scale must possess specific elements, and Stellenbosch Business School will host a seminar to equip business leaders with the keys they need to survive in the volatile global market.

09-NOV-11·	Winning tenders with the new PPPFA
	Posted by | business
	The gazetted revisions to the Preferential Procurement Policy Financial Act (PPPFA) have been fully aligned to the B-BBEE Act, adding yet another piece to the transformation puzzle. EconoBEE will present a half-day course on how to implement these changes in business.

09-NOV-11·	The benefits of business coaching
	Posted by | business
	A business coach can direct your focus, spark creativity and provide the tools you need to grow by tapping into stores of experience and knowledge. Learn more about the role of businesses coaches and the value that these experts can bring to any business.

07-NOV-11·	Resolve to work harder and smarter in 2012
	Posted by | business
	The new year will bring with it new challenges and obstacles forcing companies to review traditional practices and look at smarter ways of operating the business if it hopes to compete on a global scale and survive.

03-NOV-11·	Focus on growth to survive recession
	Posted by | business
	Business survival is based on sound business practices and a strong focus on growth, particularly in times of global economic uncertainty. Allon Raiz goes back to the basics of operating a business and provides guidelines about what to expect during this post-recession period.

03-NOV-11·	Verification capacity slows compliance
	Posted by | business
	The already stressed industry is under increased pressure due to the gazetting of the new PPPFA which officially comes into play on 8 December 2011. Gavin Levenstein COO of EconoBEE explores the factors that contribute to the slow rate of verification.

02-NOV-11·	Responsible business is the bottom line
	Posted by | business
	Corporate social responsibility has become a critical component of business strategies as companies recognise the value of using their influence to improve the surrounding communities. Daniel Malan speaks about the importance of corporate responsibility in creating sustainability.

02-NOV-11·	How to earn full BEE points
	Posted by | business
	EconoBEE, a national BEE consultancy will be presenting a series of conferences across the country to stress the important aspects of the Procurement and Enterprise Development elements on the scorecard.

01-NOV-11·	Young innovators receive support
	Posted by | business
	Young entrepreneurs should be encouraged and supported as they are the pioneers of new innovations. These are the sentiments of Denvor Phokaners founder of the South African Youth Entrepreneur Network, a platform for young entrepreneurs to share ideas and find synergies.

28-OCT-11·	Assore limited scoops top company award
	Posted by | business
	The coveted title for Top Company of the Year 2011 went to mining holding company, Assore Limited at the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards banquet and saw many other leaders and business people honoured for their excellence.

28-OCT-11·	Start your own business today
	Posted by | business
	The entrepreneurial journey is open to anyone who has passion and initiative but it all starts with an idea says Matthew Wood. So put aside your assumptions about the world of entrepreneurs and explore unknown territory as you choose to follow your dreams today.

28-OCT-11·	Government adopts PPPFA legislation
	Posted by | business
	The Gauteng provincial government has committed to realigning their systems to comply with the new PPPFA legislation, paving the way for other departments to incorporate the system and use a B-BBEE status as the only measure of empowerment.

26-OCT-11·	Strange rules of extraordinary entrepreneurs
	Posted by | business
	Entrepreneurs often sacrifice their health, family and finances to excel in their business yet many fail to reap the rewards of that commitment. So what are they doing wrong? Robin Sharma highlights the nine strange rules that ultra-successful entrepreneurs follow.

24-OCT-11·	Building a business is like baking bread
	Posted by | business
	Starting a business requires a number of elements such as an idea, a business plan, and financial backing to name a few but without mentorship your business is doomed to remain in the starting blocks. Lulu Khumalo encourages entrepreneurs to seek guidance from a reliable and trustworthy mentor.

20-OCT-11·	JSE black ownership survey results faulty
	Posted by | business
	The results of the annual JSE black ownership survey have been released citing that 17% of the top JSE companies are owned by black people, but Gavin Levenstein, COO of EconoBEE claims that the results are not an accurate reflection of the current situation.

19-OCT-11·	Business must take advantage of IBSA
	Posted by | business
	Business has been encourage to take full advantage of the opportunites created by the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) alliance, a trilateral developmental initiative between the three countries aimed at promoting South to South cooperation and exchange.

14-OCT-11·	Top five BEE interpretation Mistakes: Part 4
	Posted by | business
	Econobee has compiled a list of the top five mistakes that businesses make when interpreting the ownership element on the BEE scorecard in order to save you the time, and money, of making them yourself.

13-OCT-11·	Organisations need to grow laterally
	Posted by | business
	Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mid-level manager, a team leader or a CEO in a newly formed organization or a mature organization, knowing the lifecycle of your organization and being able to influence the movement of that organization is critical to its growth and predictable success.

11-OCT-11·	The dangers of over-indulgence
	Posted by | business
	As we approach the end of the year, companies are starting to make plans for their year-end functions; a work event, disguised as a social one. The challenge is knowing how to behave in order to make the most of the night whilst ensuring you don’t leave an infamous reputation behind.

05-OCT-11·	BEE: Counting the rands and cents
	Posted by | business
	Is BEE just another form of Tax and an additional cost of operating in an emerging market environment? Dionne Kerr looks at the link between implementing BEE policies and successful business growth strategies which she believes cannot be addressed in isolation.

03-OCT-11·	China, SA boost cooperation
	Posted by | business
	The chinese and South African governments have agreed to facilitate investment by public and private sectors from their respective countries in the areas of infrastructure development, mining, energy, transport and information and communications technology.

28-SEP-11·	Fools rush in
	Posted by | business
	Policy makers, organisations and individuals are struggling to adapt to the post recession economy but taking the time to assess your current position is central to the recovery process says Ruth Spellman, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute.

22-SEP-11·	Collaboration key to operating in Africa
	Posted by | business
	Brazil and China have already discovered the secret to doing business successfully in Africa and Michael Lalor says that South African business must also embrace the concept of collaboration if it wishes to compete with emerging markets, and win.

22-SEP-11·	Important lessons for new leaders
	Posted by | business
	Are you battling to engage your subordinates? The shift from managing self to managing others can be a tricky one and Sue Bennie says it is imperative that new leaders undergo training beforehand to learn the basic leadership skills that no manager should go without.

21-SEP-11·	Top five BEE interpretation mistakes: part 3
	Posted by | business
	The experts at BEE consultancy, EconoBEE, have compiled a list of the top five mistakes that businesses make when interpreting the procurement element on the BEE scorecard, follow these guidelines to avoid these common errors.

21-SEP-11·	Business pros mentor SA youth
	Posted by | business
	The mentorship programme provided by the NYDA in partnership with US based Evo Media will bring together seasoned professionals with young business people in sessions that will cover key challenges affecting small businesses, such as access to funding, business leadership and staff development.

20-SEP-11·	Too scared to fail: barriers to small business growth
	Posted by | business
	Is a fear of failing the main reason why South African entrepreneurs do not re-enter the market place, and is this reason a cause for concern in SA? While statistics may support this thinking Allon Raiz says the key to entrepreneurial success is the willingness to risk failure and try again.

15-SEP-11·	BEE point system under scrutiny
	Posted by | business
	The preferential procurement point system established by Minister Pravin Gordan does not recognize black ownership when awarding tenders, and empowerment advocate Andile Tlhoaele argues that this system is unlawful and believes the amendment must be cancelled.

14-SEP-11·	Mining act hinders true transformation
	Posted by | business
	The mining act has resulted in a narrow-based approach to BEE compliance of service providers as well as a contradiction to the codes, leaving mining sector suppliers to face their own set of challenges when attempting to comply with the B-BSEE Charter, specialist Keith Levenstein unpacks the difficulties involved.

09-SEP-11·	Fronting is becoming more devious
	Posted by | business
	Transformation can only become a reality once fronting is completely eradicated yet the number of fronting cases is on the rise in South Africa according to BEE specialist Gavin Levenstein, who speaks about the types of fronting and the methods used to identify transgressors.

07-SEP-11·	Motivating stressed out staff
	Posted by | business
	Highly stressful work spaces and subsequent low productivity levels have become commonplace in the business sector, but Meiron Lees says while this problem stems from a number of uncontrollable factors there are some things managers can do to create a productive working environment.

06-SEP-11·	Top five BEE interpretation Mistakes: Part 2
	Posted by | business
	Over the next few weeks EconoBEE, will be presenting the top 5 BEE interpretation blunders according to each of the elements on the B-BBEE scorecard. This week, the BEE specialists enlighten us on the topic of Enterprise Development.

05-SEP-11·	Gauteng learners get down to business
	Posted by | business
	A group of Grade 11 and 12 male learners from Alexandra High School and Wendywood High recently attended a Bring a Boy Child to Work Day, an annual initiative established and hosted by Accsys as part of its contribution to skills development, training and education.

05-SEP-11·	Is BEE to blame?
	Posted by | business
	Black South Africans believe BEE is not providing access to wealth, white South Africans believe BEE has stunted their employment opportunities and entrepreneurs are too busy to understand the dynamics of BEE according to Dionne Kerr, so how will SA be reconciled to this action plan?

02-SEP-11·	Image is everything for entrepreneurs
	Posted by | business
	Workspace solutions provider, Regus, reviews some of the most sought after international and local business addresses and highlights the benefits of a virtual office, an ideal option for start-up SME's and budding entrepreneurs.

31-AUG-11·	Top 5 BEE interpretation mistakes
	Posted by | business
	Over the next few months EconoBEE will be presenting the top 5 BEE interpretation blunders according to each of the elements on the B-BBEE scorecard. We kick off with the Socio-Economic Development element; watch out for Enterprise Development.

30-AUG-11·	SA faces development challenges - Davies
	Posted by | business
	South Africa may have institutions that meet world class standards but business should not lose sight of the fact that SA is not a developed country and has yet to overcome challenges that are developmental in nature such as poverty, inequality and unemployment said Minister Rob Davies.

25-AUG-11·	Picasso was always Picasso
	Posted by | business
	Denvor Phokaners shares his insights about the genetic make-up of an entrepreneur including the characteristics that form an intrinsic part of any successful business mogul and he lists creativity, confidence and self-starter as the top three traits.

24-AUG-11·	Managing people according to their personalities
	Posted by | business
	Conflicting personalities can lead to tension in the workplace and 'the key to eliminating these problems is to understand the team’s personalities and manage every individual in the way that works best for them’, follow these tips and correctly identify the personalities in your office.

22-AUG-11·	BEE policy final
	Posted by | business
	Global Business Solutions a national BBBEE and EE consultancy highlights the challenges and implications of the new and final Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) by reviewing the impact that this new policy will have on business.

19-AUG-11·	Comply or prepare to lose business
	Posted by | business
	Many companies have not woken up to the reality that lack of commitment to Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), as required by the new procurement regulations, could result in the loss of business from government and its agencies.

11-AUG-11·	US downgrade will affect SA
	Posted by | business
	The downgrading of the US government's top-notch credit rating and intensifying strike action will impact South African exports at a time when the world is 'slogging through a sluggish recovery from the global economic meltdown.'

10-AUG-11·	Business confidence falls in July
	Posted by | business
	In its monthly index released on Wednesday, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Confidence Index said the index had deteriorated to its lowest, reaching a total of 99 points in July while SA's ‘strike season’ was putting further pressure on an already embattled economy.

10-AUG-11·	Forex will shield SA – Reserve Bank
	Posted by | business
	South Africa’s low lending rate and the Reserve Bank’s stockpiling of more than $50 billion in foreign currency would help shield the country from some of the turmoil experienced by global markets in recent days, Johan van den Heever, the Reserve Bank’s deputy chief economist said today.

10-AUG-11·	Leadership means connecting with people
	Posted by | business
	Some leaders think that connecting with people is only necessary when there is a clear business purpose but Bradley Pandy speaks about the importance of connecting with people inside and outside the organisation to make the most of every business opportunity.

10-AUG-11·	Can Africa maintain its growth momentum?
	Posted by | business
	This question was raised by Mutsa Chironga, who spoke at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) on the McKinsey research paper entitled 'Lion’s on the Move: the progress and potential of African economies', highlighting the trends that have led to Africa's growth spurt.

10-AUG-11·	What secures business success?
	Posted by | business
	A business is a complex phenomenon with many variables impacting on success, and a clear universally accepted definition of business success has not yet been found says Francis Wright, however 'entrepreneurial talent is still considered the most important factor leading to business success.'

04-AUG-11·	Seven essential behaviours for leaders
	Posted by | business
	A thorough knowledge of people and business processes and a demand for honesty in business are two traits that set good leaders apart from great ones. Hylton Bannon mentions several behaviours leaders should adopt to achieve success in their organisations.

28-JUL-11·	10 common mistakes start-up businesses make
	Posted by | business
	Pearl Seigel, self proclaimed “Femmepreneur” uses her experience in marketing, communication and consulting to provide insight to stuggling entrepreneurs and novices by highlighting some of the biggest mistakes new businesses make and how to avoid them.

26-JUL-11·	You could be what industry is looking for
	Posted by | business
	Unemployment has been at the forefront of the nation’s concerns as few have escaped the devastating effects, bearing witness either through personal experience, or family and friends to the tragedy it brings. Dr Phil shares some of Brad Karsh’s insider tips on how to find jobs, network successfully, redesign resumes, and penetrate the market after a hiatus.

26-JUL-11·	Laugh your way to success
	Posted by | business
	It's no joke, leaders who laugh more in the workplace will increase their management efficiency, enhance employee performance and reduce personal stress. For the first time in South Africa, The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is implementing Laughter Therapy as a new scientific leadership tool.

25-JUL-11·	Easing the shift from peer to manager
	Posted by | business
	Many new managers are thrust into a position for which they are ill-equipped yet they are forced to make critical decisions that could jeopardise the business. According to Dr Madelise Grobler, MD of Bytes People Solutions, leadership training for junior staff makes good business sense.

18-JUL-11·	Freshstop endorses BEE programme
	Posted by | business
	Leading 24-hour convenience store brand Freshstop, has entered into a partnership with The Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) which will support previously disadvantaged businessmen and women who are interested in opening Freshstop convenience stores.

15-JUL-11·	Innovation starts at the top
	Posted by | business
	Does your company lack innovation? David Kester says managers are responsible for creating a culture of innovation through habits that produce an environment where fresh ideas will flourish and grow and he encourages innovators to look outside the organisation for inspiration.

14-JUL-11·	Why small businesses need BEE
	Posted by | business
	Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is often viewed as an administrative annoyance but Keith Levenstein, CEO of EconoBEE says it is a valuable tool for small business growth when implemented correctly.

14-JUL-11·	Officials address skills shortage with National Skills Accord
	Posted by | business
	The National Skills Accord and the Accord on Basic Education and Partnerships with Schools which will see R6 billion injected into skills development and education and boost training within the New Growth Path framework was officially signed by government, business and labour.

13-JUL-11·	Modern leadership styles a must
	Posted by | business
	Are ancient leadership styles and cultures stifling organisational growth? According to leadership specialist Christo Nel it is imperative that local business leaders establish practices that are aligned with competitive, market-based objectives, but at the same time, allows them to adapt easily to dynamic, global environments.

12-JUL-11·	Unlocking economic opportunities in Africa
	Posted by | business
	Industrial economist Foluso Phillips shared his insights into the African economy and the opportunities that are available to businesses who know how to identify them, when he spoke at the USB Africa Day event, which aimed to create awareness about the unlimited potential of the African continent.

11-JUL-11·	SMEs to benefit from empowerment fund
	Posted by | business
	South Africa has the potential to grow exponentially, and the National Empowerment Fund is set to unlock this potenial by providing financial aid to small and medium businesses while speeding up BB-BEE solutions to black enterprises.'The objective is to facilitate the development, sustainability and financial and operational independence of the beneficiaries' - Philisiwe Buthelezi.

29-JUN-11·	Business heavyweights meet government halfway
	Posted by | business
	The inaugural meeting of the HR Vision Society tackles thorny question of the slow pace of transformation in corporate South Africa. Now businesses are accepting some responsibility and are exploring ways of assisting government in driving transformation.

29-JUN-11·	What is a "going concern" transaction and how does it affect the employees?
	Posted by | business
	Tendering to provide a service to a business, organisation or institution may be more involved than first appears. Especially so, if the negotiating partners are not aware of their obligations under employment law. Ivan Israelstam explains the implications of how the labour courts have interpreted a "going concern" transaction and provides sage advice.

28-JUN-11·	Consumers know rights, do you?
	Posted by | business
	Are you and your employees clued-up on the latest Consumer Protection Act (CPA) guidelines? Business owners and front-line staff need intensive training to be comfortable with what their rights and obligations are to customers, as consumers become more knowledgeable about their right to safe, quality products and services.

27-JUN-11·	HR needs to step up, or get out
	Posted by | business
	Human Resources is more than hiring and firing, according to the latest research more companies are realizing the positive and negative impact that HR can have on effective business strategy and financial performance, and are recognising the value-adding potential that HR practioners possess.

27-JUN-11·	eMarketing for the small business
	Posted by | business
	Who needs an eMarketing strategy? "Big business and established brands have seemingly endless budgets and an army of tech-savvy staffers, while small business are scratching their head at this whole Internet thingamajig”. Identifying the business objectives is a good place to start says Jason Warner.

24-JUN-11·	Monitor your business effectively
	Posted by | business
	Monitoring and evaluation, just a couple of over-used terms or the missing links to running an efficient, profitable enterprise? As leaders embrace more popular concepts like innovation and creativity, former fundamental business practices seem to be crumbling, but Chris Langefeld gives us reason to get back to basics.

20-JUN-11·	Strikes can mean disaster for both parties
	Posted by | business
	The recent strikes in South Africa illustrate the damage that can be caused: the workers have lost pay due to absence from work, and the employers have lost business. South Africa’s economy has become an extremely competitive one and losing business to a competitor is a serious blow. While some companies are strong enough to survive the damage caused by a strike they can still lose market share, and weaker businesses could go under as a result of industrial action. Ivan Israelstam provides information and advice for the parties.

06-JUN-11·	Informed decisions key to success
	Posted by | business
	Are you making the best choices for your business? 'Highly effective and successful organizations exist as a consequence of outstanding strategic, tactical and operational decisions.' these are known as thrive decisions and direct the organisation toward its objectives.

31-MAY-11·	Business urged to adopt green working practices
	Posted by | business
	As the annual World Environment Day (WED) 5 June, gets under way today, we ask if post-recession businesses are more interested in saving costs than saving the planet? If so, maybe it’s time South African companies consider smarter ways of working that save money – and won’t cost the earth.

31-MAY-11·	Local entrepreneur gains a Nu Skin lease on life
	Posted by | business
	Passion trumps experience and age every time according to 26-year old Nicolas van Rensburg local entrepreneur and rising star.'Passion counts for so much and people see the vision and opportunity because of how passionate you are'.

26-MAY-11·	The new face of corporate management in SA
	Posted by | business
	Should you have one executive or two?Fast paced competitive global markets have fuelled the need to retain quality managers in the workplace and organisations are reassessing their corporate management structures.

19-MAY-11·	Insights for South African business
	Posted by | business
	The World Development Report 2011 has found that security, justice and economics are 'inexorably linked', emphasising the need for public-private collaboration in order to develop a safe environment for all.

04-MAY-11·	SA business 'Oscars' calling for rising stars
	Posted by | business
	The deadline is fast approaching for the African Access National Business Awards 2011, the ‘Oscars’ of South African business and the nation’s top showcase of exceptional performance by commerce and industry.

03-MAY-11·	Protected consumers act up
	Posted by | business
	The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is here.To stay. Businesses that ignore the regulations set out in this act will soon struggle to wake up from an ever- looming consumer rights nightmare. CPA advisor Janusz Luterek shares his thoughts on this potential crisis.

21-APR-11·	How to have a good meeting
	Posted by | business
	We all complain about having too many meetings, but when they work, they generate new ideas, revenues, energy or goodwill. How can we make sure this happens?

16-APR-11·	Business urged to play a leadership role in combating climate change
	Posted by | business
	Government is determined to ensure that the next United Nations climate change summit, which will be hosted in Durban, will not be another "talk-shop". Minister Edna Molewa has met with Business Unity SA (BUSA) to agree how business and government will cooperate to develop and implement appropriate policies and programmes that will support the New Growth Path, while meeting environmental targets to reduce climate change.

14-APR-11·	Crisis in businesses a given
	Posted by | business
	Management at 42 Consulting say that devastating examples of commercial catastrophe, such as BP and Arthur Anderson, all reinforce the point that contingency and continuity are priorities in modern trade and it is best to talk to consultants who know the business behind the business.

14-APR-11·	Zuma encourages SA business to seize BRICS opportunities
	Posted by | business
	Addressing about 100 South African delegates from business and government at an outdoor evening cocktail function at the Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa, President Jacob Zuma urged South African business to be “aggressive” in taking up the opportunities in Brazil, Russia, India, China afforded by South Africa’s entry into the BRICS grouping.

04-APR-11·	An online business that is Twangoo-d
	Posted by | business
	Entrepreneurs, Wayne Gosling and Daniel Guasco, developers of the succesful online business Twangoo, discuss the value of an MBA qualification and the advantages of studying at a recognised learning institution, when starting your own business.

29-MAR-11·	GSB upgrades leaders for digital future
	Posted by | business
	Do you want to learn how to manage "digitally distracted people" and maximise digital communication in the market? the UCT Graduate School of Business offers the 'Nomadic Leadership' course which focuses on leadership in the modern communications technology-driven workplace.

29-MAR-11·	Outsourcing does constitute the takeover of a business
	Posted by | business
	During the decade of the 1990s, and the opening of the South African economy to international competition, many large organisations chose to reduce management responsibilities and overheads, by either selling off "non-core" parts of their businesses or outsourcing services such as cleaning and gardening. The Labour Relations Act amendments in 2002, which included "service" as part of a going concern was intended to clarify what activities fell under section 197. The importance of that section is that it requires the entity which is taking over the services to honour all the employment terms and conditions that employees had with the original employer. Ivan Israelstam advises.

28-MAR-11·	Ambiguity: the new certainty for 2011 leaders
	Posted by | business
	Sandra Burmeister, CEO of Landelahni Recruitment Group takes us back to the drawing board as she examins the best way to mobilise the workforce for speed and flexibility during this time of global economic turmoil.

21-MAR-11·	Business summit on job creation brings government, business, and parastatals together
	Posted by | business
	Business leaders attending President Jacob Zuma’s business summit in Pretoria on job creation were optimistic that the meeting may provide some kind of indication on how government planned to work with the private sector to meet its job creation targets. Government has declared 2011 “a year of job creation” with the state pinning its hope on the economy to create more than five million jobs in the next 10 years.

03-MAR-11·	Are business plans like battle plans?
	Posted by | business
	Allon Raiz, author of “Lose the Business Plan: What they don’t teach you about being an entrepreneur”, discusses the key to a sustainable and profitable business. Find out out how to improve the quality of your business planning today!

03-MAR-11·	Join BEE seminar and get compliant
	Posted by | business
	Want to be BEE compliant but don’t know how? EconoBEE, leaders in BEE consulting have just opened bookings to a seminar that will solve the BEE mystery once and for all by answering some tough questions like, "what is the real reason behind BEE compliance?"

24-FEB-11·	Government plans to make it easier to do business in South Africa
	Posted by | business
	Government plans to cut the red tape and make it easier to do business in South Africa by setting up a national one-stop shop to assist with investment approvals, reforming BEE codes and simplifying forms and procedures faced by small businesses. Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti, who chairs the government’s cluster on economic sectors and employment made this announcement in his briefing to Parliament on the work of the cluster for the year ahead.

11-FEB-11·	Business leaders join fight against unemployment
	Posted by | business
	Organised business grouping, Busa, stands ready to support President Jacob Zuma's fight against unemployment. Spokesperson Masego Lehihi said the organisation was encouraged by news of plans to simplfy processes for small businesses and the macroeconomic approach that the government was taking.

26-JAN-11·	Entrepreneurs crucial to economic success
	Posted by | business
	The Accenture-Enablis Business Launchpad Competition has once again brought the topic of entrepreneurship in South Africa into the spotlight. Victor Mzimela, Country Manager of Enablis SA, explains that with as much as 30% of a country's GDP dependent on the small business market, this is not an area that should be taken for granted.

24-JAN-11·	Business Ethics extend beyond the obvious
	Posted by | business
	"Business ethics are very diverse and apply not only to how business is conducted, how business deals with customers and how business leaders interact with each other," writes Des Squire. Businesses should be focusing on making money and pleasing shareholders, but not at the expense of customers.

24-JAN-11·	No glass ceilings in entrepreneurship
	Posted by | business
	There is still a glass ceiling in corporates, writes Allon Raiz, but in the arena of small business women are coming into their own. "Visit any small business incubator, networking function or workshop, and the majority of the entrepreneurs there are women".

09-DEC-10·	Eastern Cape hawkers receive business training
	Posted by | business
	Service with a smile is now the motto of a number of Eastern Cape taxi rank hawkers after receiving business training from the local municipality. The Buffalo City Municipality in East London recently invested R400 000 in hawkers’ capacity building and training as part of their Small Medium Enterprises (SMME’s) support programme.

27-SEP-10·	Big business presents career prospects to learners
	Posted by | business
	Many employees today are still in work that they can find - not work that they have chosen to development their career. Receiving career advice will assist young learners to be able to choose a more suitable direction - and will encourage them to pursue areas of short skills such as the in the scientific fields. For more details and the companies participating ...

17-AUG-10·	Health Department and business unite against AIDS
	Posted by | business
	Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that the Department of Health would be partnering with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) to help strengthen government’s HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign.

06-AUG-10·	Business Confidence improves from recession
	Posted by | business
	South Africa’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) in July recorded the second highest reading this year at 84.3 points, reported by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). For details

04-AUG-10·	Dti to lead business delegation to China
	Posted by | business
	Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Maria Ntuli is to lead a 35-member business delegation to the World Expo 2010 in China. Ntuli will address a business seminar where presentations on trade and investment opportunities available in both countries will feature.

03-AUG-10·	Business trends in staff development
	Posted by | business
	Pure Innovation's Kim Kemp is an expert change agent for businesses. She has some predictions on the upcoming business trends and the challenges impacting on businesses who investment in their people.

19-JUL-10·	Diversity is good for business
	Posted by | business
	Companies that recruit employees from the widest possible pool of talent enjoy an advantage in an increasingly competitive global economy. That's the message from a new study which shows that leadership teams drawn from across nationalities, genders and professional backgrounds also contribute significantly to the organisation’s performance.

14-JUL-10·	Government & business to hold Lekgotla
	Posted by | business
	Government, in collaboration with the business sector, is planning a lekgotla that will look into how best the country can take advantage of the positive opportunities created by the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

10-JUL-10·	Parastatal Eskom clarifies bonuses
	Posted by | business
	Reports pertaining to the salary increases of Eskom executives are factually incorrect, says the parastatal.

09-JUL-10·	BCI improves to 84.4 in June
	Posted by | business
	The Business Consumer Index (BCI) rose by 2.8 index points to 84.8 points, in June 2010. According to the South African Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) the BCI bounced back from 82 in May to register 84.8 in June.

06-JUL-10·	World Cup shows SA key world player
	Posted by | business
	Addressing international portfolio managers, President Jacob Zuma stated that the World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, and urged that they investigate the country's many investment opportunities. He also called for a change in the election of IMF and World Bank heads.

27-JUN-10·	Are employees fixed assets or free agents?
	Posted by | business
	Retention of talent, a popular phrase, is not formally planned for and implemented as much as is needed in South Africa, given the true cost of staff turnover - replacing staff is internationally estimated at between 90 percent to 2000 percent of annual salary, so no one is easily replaced.

25-JUN-10·	Africa open for business - Zuma
	Posted by | business
	Addressing the G20 business leaders in Toronto on the eve of the G8 and G20 Summits, President Jacob Zuma has declared to world leaders that Africa is open for business, and can no longer be viewed only as a destination for development aid.

17-JUN-10·	Skilled people critical to Africa's growth
	Posted by | business
	Africa has massive potential, but without the requisite skills, few attempts to promote economic growth are likely to succeed over the long term.

17-JUN-10·	Change the way you think, change the world!
	Posted by | business
	Change the way you think, change the world. This is the underlying philosophy of the new Full Colour Thinking positioning of the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) and the platform for a new short-course launching in September which is designed to shake up leadership in SA, create inspiring leaders and boost innovation.

02-JUN-10·	Zuma arrives for State Visit in India
	Posted by | business
	President Jacob Zuma has arrived in India for talks with his counterparts aimed at strengthening and broadening commercial interactions between the two nations. Accompanied by first lady Nompumelelo Zuma and a business delegation, the president touched down at the Chatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai, ahead of his state visit.

02-JUN-10·	We offer great conference packages
	Posted by | business
	Great conference packages offered by Business Communication Skills.

14-MAY-10·	Supply chain management Prof joins GSB
	Posted by | business
	Richard Chivaka, newly appointed as an Associate Professor at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), says the business school is the perfect place for him to explore his passion for research and teaching on emergent markets. Chivaka's areas of focus are supply chain management and strategic cost management.

22-APR-10·	Formula for Success: Planning x Preparation = Performance
	Posted by | business
	"We generally admire people who have achieved iconic status", writes Karen Hein, "whether it’s social entrepreneurs like Mother Theresa, rock stars like Jimi Hendricks, or business entrepreneurs like Bill Gates. "If you’re anything like me, you wonder why you’ve not reached this status too! I have a simple formula that will help you realize your dreams, quicker than you thought was possible".

12-APR-10·	Finance skills lead to better business decisions
	Posted by | business
	A new training course aims to give non-financial personnel the financial literacy to make better business decisions. “The reality today, as South Africa battles its way out of a recession, is that these non-financial personnel are challenged to be more careful with money. Gaining basic financial literacy will be vital to their ability to do so,” explains Professor Colin Firer.

08-FEB-10·	The South African Business Coalition Against HIV/AIDS
	Posted by | business
	SABCOHA is inviting South African-based SMEs to participate in its funded Strategic HIV/AIDS Workplace Programme. SABCOHA is extending this invitation to 100 SMEs with a workforce of between 30 and 150 employees to participate in the free HIV/AIDS workplace capacity building workshops.

03-FEB-10·	Milpark co-operates with Chinese business school
	Posted by | business
	Milpark Business School has recently entered into a formal agreement with Harbin Normal University in the People’s Republic of China. The agreement will see the two institutions work continue to work closely together. This will includes students from China coming to South Africa to experience her people and culture first-hand while they improve on their English language abilities.

21-JAN-10·	It is women who drive growth
	Posted by | business
	New global research has revealed that women are increasingly defining the entrepreneurial economy and will create 70 percent of the global growth in income at the household level over the next five years. “Women have a bigger role to play at the level where executive decisions are made,” says Dr Marjolijn Dijksterhuis.

12-JAN-10·	Business unusual for KZN schools
	Posted by | business
	KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Senzo Mchunu says the province will leave no stone unturned to ensure that it’s business unusual for all provincial schools from day one. The province was recently commended for its matric pass rate which improved from 57.6 percent in 2008 to 61.1 percent in 2009.

26-NOV-09·	MBA class raise R130 000
	Posted by | business
	Could a class of full-time MBA students raise R130 000 in three weeks so that they could build a house as part of the Habitat for Humanity project? “Yes we can!” was the message from this year's GSB MBA class.

18-NOV-09·	Increasing training revenue in tough times
	Posted by | business
	Running a profitable training company in times of a recession and credit-crunch isn't easy. The International Business Training Association (IBTA) has managed to support many of their training partners in Africa and the rest of the world, by helping to improve profitability and increase sales.

11-NOV-09·	Conference investigated emergent markets
	Posted by | business
	The fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago was an indicator that the communist system is a failure. However we have now also seen the worst that liberal capitalism has to offer. "Is it not now the time to look at business and politics from a different paradigm?” This was the question posed by Professor Walter Baets at the Emergent Market Business Conference.

27-OCT-09·	Business, labour welcome MTBPS
	Posted by | business
	Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s maiden Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has been welcomed by business and labour. Gordhan tabled the MTBPS in Parliament, saying that government would over the next three years focus on five key areas to grow the economy and transform South Africa into a safer, healthier, more skilled country that is able to create and sustain more jobs.

30-SEP-09·	UCT business school invests in enhanced doctoral programme
	Posted by | business
	The UCT GSB has enhanced its PhD offering by introducing several new elements to support and guide PhD applicants and students at the School. The initiatives include improving the application procedure, introducing a research methodology course and creating a new dedicated and well-equipped workspace for pHD students.

28-SEP-09·	Launching QCTO awards in the banking sector
	Posted by | business
	While the Department of Labour is in the final stages of establishing the QCTO framework, Milpark Business School, in partnership with the IOB, has been appointed by the Bankseta to pilot the first official QCTO qualification in the Banking Sector.

22-SEP-09·	SA’s non-agriculture jobs decrease
	Posted by | business
	Employment in the formal non-agricultural business sector decreased between the end of March to the end of June 2009, Stats SA has announced. Specifically, in March, the figure stood at an estimated 8 326 000 employees to an estimated 8 259 000 employees in June.

16-SEP-09·	UCT to teach golden rules of social media marketing
	Posted by | business
	Research recently released by Forrester Research, one of the leading market research companies in the US, has found that during this recession marketers are finding interactive marketing more effective than traditional advertising, per dollar spent.

10-SEP-09·	Registration for Financial Planning Certificates closes on 28 September
	Posted by | business
	Milpark Business School is offering Certificates in Financial Planning at its campuses in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The purpose of the courses is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to work as financial advisers.

08-SEP-09·	Proudly Manenberg and Raymond Ackerman Academy get innovative
	Posted by | business
	A class of students from the UCT GSB’s Raymond Ackerman Academy recently embarked on a tour of Manenberg with the help of the non-profit community-based organisation Proudly Manenberg. Their job was to investigate the potential for new businesses that would benefit the community.

02-SEP-09·	Screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell
	Posted by | business
	As part of a world-wide screening, the Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement at the University of Stellenbosch Business School will screen Pray the Devil Back to Hell, the gripping documentary of a group of women who demanded peace for Liberia through decades of civil war.

31-AUG-09·	Accountants for business – a challenging role ahead
	Posted by | business
	When it comes to business, one of the hallmarks of sustainable enterprise and development is a strong finance function. Organisations, whether in public or private sectors, benefit strongly from the discipline of financial management, and especially when it is central to the business function, where it is part of its very culture, writes Quinton Simpson.

27-AUG-09·	Dept of Public Enterprises links up with UCT Grad School of Business
	Posted by | business
	The UCT GSB plans to deliver a new high-level management learning programme for the State Owned Enterprise sector. Key topics include the increasingly important role that the SOE are playing in socio-economic development processes in SA balanced with commercial viability imperatives and the importance of state shareholder management as distinct from the private sector.

19-AUG-09·	Ethical leadership
	Posted by | business
	The destruction of the lives of others due to unethical practices in the financial sector cannot be overlooked or treated casually, writes Des Squire. Standards of behaviour in both business and government continue to decline and each day more instances are brought to our attention.

18-AUG-09·	UCT business school hones strategic, inspirational leaders
	Posted by | business
	To help South African leaders unleash and focus their energy on fulfilling their strategic goals, the UCT Graduate School of Business will run its Strategic Leadership through Coaching course in October fusing leadership, one-on-one coaching and strategy.

05-AUG-09·	Honest and ethical behaviour
	Posted by | business
	Most organisations have some kind of policy or code of conduct that defines behaviours that are acceptable and unacceptable. Honest behaviour in the workplace means the extent to which individuals and groups abide by consistent and rational ethical standards, writes Des Squire.

21-JUL-09·	Entrepreneurial businesses thrive at 58 Marshall Street
	Posted by | business
	Following the launch of the Raizcorp Marshall Street Branch on the 14th of July, many established entrepreneurs - who are looking for solutions to business problems - are flocking there.

03-JUL-09·	Top business leaders elected to USB advisory board
	Posted by | business
	The University of Stellenbosch Business School in Cape Town elected top business leaders to serve on its advisory board. Director, Professor Eon Smit, has also been appointed to an international accreditation body.

01-JUL-09·	Hints and tips for SMEs & entrepreneurs
	Posted by | business
	Conrad Steyn from Barnstone has formulated some hints and tips for upcoming SMEs & fellow entrepreneurs. These are also some of the principles they stuck to when they started Barnstone four years ago.

30-JUN-09·	Build trust and use networks to widen your business spectrum
	Posted by | business
	Mothobi Seseli has built Argon Asset Management from nothing to managing funds in excess of R6 billion in four years. “We easily trust family and friends and people who have the same education or profession as ourselves. But we have to question our own views. This will help us to understand the person on the other side,” Seseli says.

30-JUN-09·	Ulrich and Gratton named top two HR thinkers in report
	Posted by | business
	Professors Dave Ulrich and Lynda Gratton have been named the top two HR thinkers globally in a report released by HR Magazine in the UK. The two are due to appear live on stage in Johannesburg in August.

26-JUN-09·	Top financial business school now also a registered private FET college
	Posted by | business
	Milpark Business School has become registered as an FET college, where students can receive top qualifications in the Banking, Financial Planning, Insurance, and Management and Leadership sectors.

24-JUN-09·	Business has a key role to play in SA’s future, says Dr Ramphele at USB
	Posted by | business
	“There are many examples where citizens are taking back democracy. We have to shift our mindsets from following leaders to becoming more involved in matters ourselves,” said Dr Mamphela Ramphele at the Dinokeng Scenarios workshop.

24-JUN-09·	UCT Business School to teach the grown-up business of storytelling
	Posted by | business
	Organisational Storytelling for Inspirational Leaders is a new course designed to help leaders use storytelling to influence others and lead more successfully. It will also equip businesses with the tools to develop and communicate a unique and congruent organisational story.

23-JUN-09·	GSB appoints new Director for entry and middle management programmes
	Posted by | business
	Segran Nair is UCT GSB's new Director of entry-level and middle management core academic programmes, the Associate in Management (AIM) certificate programme and the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA). Nair brings with him substantial experience at universities both in South Africa and the USA.

15-JUN-09·	The importance of African and ecological wisdom
	Posted by | business
	"One of the roles of business schools must be to help leaders and executive understand the effects of change and the challenge of living in complex times, as well as deepen their understanding of who they are and how they will lead in such an environment," says Elaine Rumboll.

12-JUN-09·	ACCA finance professionals to benefit from agreement with Harvard
	Posted by | business
	Do you work in finance and are looking to keep your skills updated online? ACCA has entered into an agreement with Harvard Business Publishing to allow web-based learning oppurtunities for ACCA members, providing 42 key management topics and action-orientated information.

09-JUN-09·	UCT Graduate School of Business launches change management course
	Posted by | business
	"Leading change in a recession is a challenging job and it calls on leaders to shift up a gear and innovate in the way that they lead,” says Christophe Gillet, who in collaboration with the UCT GSB, is hosting a new course to help organisations manage change.

27-MAY-09·	No time to be alone: Make use of a Personal Business and Life Mentor
	Posted by | business
	None of us knows what the future holds. What we are doing today will potentially be very different in the future. What is important is to remember: there is no need to be alone.

26-MAY-09·	2009 Business LaunchPad offers entrepreneurs access to a R50 million “fast lane”
	Posted by | business
	The 2009 LaunchPad for small business entrepreneurs competition is allowing entrants to submit a summarised start-up or business expansion proposal online. 20 winners will be selected to receive business prizes in the form of computers, software, electronics, business mentorship and fast-track access to special small business funds.

26-MAY-09·	Cape Town creatives to learn the art of business
	Posted by | business
	"It’s time to leave the ‘starving artist’ notion behind in favour of the ‘business savvy artist’, and artists can do this without compromising their creative integrity," says Elaine Rumboll. UCT GSB is offering a Business Acumen for Artists course this August.

25-MAY-09·	UCT Graduate School of Business appoints new Visiting Professor
	Posted by | business
	Professor Nicholas Biekpe, president of the Africagrowth Institute, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor of Development Finance and Econometrics at the UCT GSB. “As a development specialist on Africa, I believe that there is a lot I can offer to help promote and support the UCT GSB’s efforts to maintain its position as one of Africa’s leading business schools," he said.

12-MAY-09·	UCT business school in global top ten for economics
	Posted by | business
	UCT MBAs were awarded "best value for money", and the business school was ranked ninth best in the field of economics in the world - according to the latest Financial Times Global Rankings report.

11-MAY-09·	Failures in ethics are shaking politics and business – will anything change?
	Posted by | business
	"Acquisition, entitlement and a failure to look at the big challenges have created major problems for economies," writes Liza van Wyk. Corporate governance means companies are considering business ethics in their day-to-day dealings, but a system of values has not been established such that crooks can be easily recognised.

28-APR-09·	Keeping the (business) dream alive for women
	Posted by | business
	We all have an intangible force deep within us that forms an inherent part of our lives, and often drives us to realise our dreams. Kim Kemp shares her defining force, and maps out some lessons that women can use to chart their paths to success.

26-FEB-09·	Skills for healthcare professionals
	Posted by | business
	The UCT GSB is set to launch a landmark course that will teach healthcare professionals innovative patient management techniques that boost patient compliance to treatment and recommended lifestyle changes.

19-FEB-09·	GSB sees increase in African students
	Posted by | business
	An analysis of enrolment statistics on the UCT Graduate School of Business' Programme for Management Development shows that an increasing number of African organisations are investing in management education.

14-JAN-09·	Minister urges businesses to support schools
	Posted by | business
	Education Minister Naledi Pandor has challenged South African businesses to help build a numerate, literate and technologically advanced society by supporting and adopting schools.

13-NOV-08·	USB in top African & global business school lists
	Posted by | business
	The University of Stellenbosch Business School has received an international accolade from Eduniversal, which named the USB one of the top three business schools in Africa and one of the 27 Best Business Schools in the World.

28-JUL-08·	City of Joburg to increase electricity tariffs
	Posted by | business
	Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo has announced that the increase of 20.6 percent in electricity tariffs will be effective from the 1 August.

15-JUL-08·	Government and business not doing enough to slow emigration
	Posted by | business
	Research undertaken by Manpower South Africa has revealed that 82% of employers think that governments and business are not doing enough to slow the outward migration of talent.

04-JUL-08·	SA’s manufacturing, tourism sectors incentivised
	Posted by | business
	South Africa’s manufacturing and tourism sectors can now apply for investment support in the form of financial grants from the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) Enterprise Investment Programme. Minister of Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa said: “We will be making these sectors more attractive to people to invest in.

01-JUL-08·	Integr8 IT proves why women now lead in IT
	Posted by | business
	Tami Sussman, regional director at Integr8 IT, Africa’s leading 400+ people strong ICT managed services provider, has been selected as a potential recipient of the African ICT Achievers ‘Top ICT Business Woman in Africa’ Award.

19-JUN-08·	SA private business records 6% employment growth
	Posted by | business
	The EGI, which is part of Grant Thornton’s International Business Report, measures the absolute increases and decreases in employment, as reported by the privately held businesses surveyed.

19-JUN-08·	UCT gives SA business leaders tools for tough times
	Posted by | business
	To help senior business leaders get to grips with local and global business challenges and find innovative ways of creating value during hard times, the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is offering its Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) this August.

13-JUN-08·	SA’s young entrepreneurs to hone their skills
	Posted by | business
	Young entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to debate and hone their skills when the Umsobomvu Youth Fund hosts its 5th Annual Entrepreneurship Development Conference. The four-day conference will create a platform for the entrepreneurship development sector to share and debate ideas, practices and models.

13-JUN-08·	Project Management for Non-Project Managers
	Posted by | business
	Project-based business is growing bigger and bigger every single day. No longer is modern business strictly operations based. More and more key business initiatives are now subject to a defined project plan, with specified deliverables and time constraints.

07-JUN-08·	On the flip side of the coin
	Posted by | business
	What business person in their right mind would be willing to take the risk of employing these youth, subsidised or not? Many of the so called youth in the country, when given the opportunity of university education lack discipline, respect and self control.

05-JUN-08·	UCT claims victory in varsity business challenge
	Posted by | business
	Four students from the University of Cape Town have become the first winners of the inaugural FNB Universities Business Challenge (UBC) of South Africa. Coordinated by UBC Worldwide, the competition is aimed at helping university students jump start their careers through realistic simulations of business challenges.

14-MAY-08·	IT & The Law
	Posted by | business
	With the growth in the use of IT systems in business in recent years, there is a growing amount of risk exposure to companies in this regard. Consequently, there has also been a surge in the amount of legislation that has emerged as a result of this.

18-APR-08·	UCT course teaches tools of sound financial advice
	Posted by | business
	With investors increasingly looking for guidance and sound advice on protecting and growing their hard-earned savings, the UCT Graduate School of Business is offering a programme for financial advisors called Advice-Based Financial Planning, which is geared to giving advisors the critical tools to best take care of their clients.

31-MAR-08·	Helping business to adapt in the digital age
	Posted by | business
	The online communication revolution is affecting the way we live, work and play on an unimaginable scale and South African business needs to learn how to use the latest cutting edge Internet marketing techniques in order to stay competitive – this according to Dave Duarte, one of South Africa’s leading online marketing experts.

29-MAR-08·	Wits to offer management courses in KZN
	Posted by | business
	Well known for providing students with a solid, relevant and globally competitive business education, Wits University will now offer advanced management courses in KwaZulu-Natal for the first time.

29-MAR-08·	Risks and opportunities of climate change in new course
	Posted by | business
	Climate change needs to be recognised by South African business as a critical economic and social issue, and not simply an environmental concern, says Jonathon Hanks, Director of a pioneering new course - Reducing the Carbon Footprint - to be offered by the UCT GSB.

07-FEB-08·	International meditation expert hosts leadership retreat
	Posted by | business
	The UCT business school will run a special leadership retreat for business and other leaders this May which will be directed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of the world’s leading figures in meditation and a pioneer who has been instrumental in bringing meditation into the mainstream of medicine and society.

07-FEB-08·	Excellence, ethics and engagement are key to leadership
	Posted by | business
	"The daily news of corrupt government, business and civil leaders the world over shows there is an erosion of the capacity to exercise strategic leadership," says Stellenbosch acting Rector Prof Magda Fourie. She called on all students to focus on excellence, ethics and engagement.

06-FEB-08·	Ingenuity, partnerships key in energy - Anglo CEO
	Posted by | business
	Ingenuity and strong partnerships are needed during the energy crisis, says the head of Anglo American mines, heeding government’s call for business and the public to unite to find solutions

31-JAN-08·	Cape companies invited for MBA analysis
	Posted by | business
	With a view to helping organisations improve their competitiveness in local and international markets, the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is inviting Cape Town based organisations

29-JAN-08·	MBA in emergent market top five
	Posted by | business
	The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) full-time MBA programme has, for the fourth consecutive year, been ranked in the Financial Times of London’s Global MBA Top 100,

28-JAN-08·	Impact of HIV/AIDS on security and legal industry
	Posted by | business
	The study, which was conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on behalf of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), also shows

24-JAN-08·	Skills programmes to meet the needs of 2010
	Posted by | business
	2010 is looming and the focus is on South Africa’s ability to produce skilled individuals to ensure a World Cup success. To meet this demand the Tourism, Hospitality & Sport Business School (THSBS) has launched specialised skills training to meet the demands for the Soccer World Cup 2010.

24-JAN-08·	Generator suppliers run out of stock
	Posted by | business
	As intermittent power outages continue nationwide, generator suppliers are running out of stock and many do not expect new stock for weeks.

22-JAN-08·	Project management - Principles and methods for use in business
	Posted by | business
	Project Management Principles and Methods for use in Business Objectives This course is designed to introduce course participants to the nature and purpose of project management in its widest sense. It aims at developing their knowledge of the principles and methods of sound project management.

19-JAN-08·	Sell, Franchise or Grow Your Business
	Posted by | business
	Sell, Franchise or Grow Your Business: A practical template driven system to transform your business. Would you like to build your business - faster? - more profitably? - and with less stress? This course is for you!

07-JAN-08·	148 Louis Group Business Academy learners graduate
	Posted by | business
	The Louis Group Business Academy, in association with USB Executive Development (USB-ED) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, held a graduation ceremony for 148 people who passed its free business course.

12-DEC-07·	UCT Develops Management Expertise in SA Call Centre Industry
	Posted by | business
	The Advanced Programme in Call Centre Leadership, launched in 2007, harnesses the knowledge of industry experts, explores the latest industry research and best practice, and involves enlightening industry visits to both in-house and outsource call centres.

10-DEC-07·	Improving business performance in the age of human capital
	Posted by | business
	“Where is Michael Porter when you need him?” That’s the question posed recently by leading business thinker Gary Hamel in an article about modern competition.

01-DEC-07·	How Remanufactured Cartridges Can Save Your Business Money
	Posted by | business
	The war has begun between OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and remanufacturers. This war is due to the fact that many consumers are beginning to recognise the benefits of using remanufactured and compatible products.

30-NOV-07·	New Programme Launched for Developing Management Skills in the Events Industry.
	Posted by | business
	The first programme of its kind to run at a local business school, it will play a role in building capacity so that South Africa can host 2010 FIFA World Cup events with aplomb and also fully capitalise on event hosting opportunities post-2010.

09-NOV-07·	Govt to spend 85% on small businesses
	Posted by | business
	As much as 85 percent of government spending on goods and services will be directed to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs).

08-NOV-07·	What was that you said?
	Posted by | business
	How much of your companies business is done over the phone? As today’s business market changes, more and more time is being spent talking to clients over the phone. Here we rely completely on our voices and how we speak. Are your Tele-staff giving out a professional image? Or are they chasing your clients away?

08-NOV-07·	It’s All In The Mind
	Posted by | business
	The man jumped up and down from one foot to the other as he spoke gesturing his arms wildly in the air like Rupelstiltskin.

01-NOV-07·	Employees should work as slaves and earn peanuts
	Posted by | business
	Last week there was another barbaric decision taken by another owner of a Restaurant who deems it fit to claim R40.00 daily from his staff from their tips to share with others.

01-NOV-07·	Ramaphosa launches R1 billion campaign for University of Venda
	Posted by | business
	The University of Venda’s (Univen) is on a campaign to raise R1 billion, in order to position itself as the centre of tertiary education for rural and regional development in the country.

29-OCT-07·	Home Affairs bridging SA’s skills gap
	Posted by | business
	The Department of Home Affairs is to bridge the country’s skills gap by streamlining the process of applying for scarce skills permits and business permits for foreigners.

26-OCT-07·	Black entrepreneurs awarded for success
	Posted by | business
	Successful black entrepreneurs are to be given the recognition they deserve at the Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSP) awards in Mpumalanga on Friday. The Department of Trade and Industry introduced the awards in 2002 to recognise entrepreneurs who have excelled in business and to help fast-track the entry of small medium and micro enterprises (SMME) into the mainstream economy.

26-OCT-07·	Major Changes To Training And Accreditation Policies
	Posted by | business
	I believe that the establishment of a Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a very positive move. The authorities are to be commended on taking this step which is long overdue.

24-OCT-07·	Jake White has lessons for South Africa’s managers
	Posted by | business
	There are none as powerful as the victorious and few are as powerful at present as Jake White. In December 2005, the official rugby website, SARugby.com wrote: “Jake White pulled a hopelessly depressed Springbok team out of the depths of the Streauli era and launched them firmly on the road to success.”

24-OCT-07·	Trade, Investment conference to promote SA
	Posted by | business
	The upcoming South African International Trade and Investment Conference and Exhibition will showcase the advantages of doing business in the country. The Department of Trade and Industry, along with Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) are to host the event at the International Convention Centre, Durban.

23-OCT-07·	Launch of Business School
	Posted by | business
	An innovative business school will be launched in Cape Town on Thursday 25th October to meet the need to develop world-class managers and entrepreneurs in South Africa. The Real Institute for Sustainable Entrepreneurship will assist managers and business owners to achieve both personal as well as business goals.

15-OCT-07·	SA skills road-show a success in India
	Posted by | business
	A high-level South African delegation has returned to the country after holding a successful skills road-show in India, where they showcased business opportunities available in South Africa.

12-OCT-07·	A better route to business education and skills training
	Posted by | business
	We need an organisation capable of dramatically updating the content of our business education and training programmes. Given the failure not only of our business schools but of our regulators as well, we cannot use them in this part of the process. Their failure to embrace the best of international practice has disqualified them

11-OCT-07·	Getting started in event coordination
	Posted by | business
	Are you that creative person that people come to for ideas when they’re throwing a party? Do you have an active imagination? Are you well organised? If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, chances are you will be a great event coordinator!

05-OCT-07·	UCT Graduate School of Business director wins prestigious award
	Posted by | business
	Professor Frank Horwitz, Director of the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), has won the Emerald Literati Network’s 2007 Outstanding Reviewer Award it was announced this month.

05-OCT-07·	write off...or sweep under?
	Posted by | business
	To my mind the whole thing reeks to high heaven! Who gave the mandate to Seta to use trust money and place it with Fidentia… The Seta’s forget that they are not in the business of making money, but in the business of enriching peoples minds.

04-OCT-07·	Quoting from your newsletter
	Posted by | business
	Quoting from your : The employees after all are engaging in training which the employer chooses, to make them more productive in their work, so the company can make a bigger profit! (I don’t suppose many MDs think of it that way!)

28-SEP-07·	Business gets easier in parts of Africa – World Bank
	Posted by | business
	Doing business in Africa has become easier in some parts of the continent, according to a report from the World Bank and its affiliate, the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The “Doing Business 2008” report, the fifth in an annual series by the two organizations, showed that in 2006/07, 24 African countries implemented 49 reforms.

26-SEP-07·	GSB MBA rated the best in SA
	Posted by | business
	The UCT Graduate School of Business MBA programme has been rated the best in South Africa in a local survey. The survey, conducted by management publication Professional Management Review, used the feedback from some 478 line managers and HR leaders around South Africa.

24-SEP-07·	Labour lands businessman heavy fine
	Posted by | business
	A businessman in KwaZulu-Natal was this week sentenced to a three year imprisonment or R10 000 fine for employing an underage child. The punishment of businessman Ramraka Singh by the Lower Tugela Magistrate's Court followed his arrest earlier this year for employing a 14 year old child as a street vendor selling clothes and cakes in contravention of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

14-JUN-07·	SMS service helps police make six arrests
	Posted by | business
	A man suspected of armed robbery has been arrested after police were tipped off by an SMS sent to the newly launched Crime Line, initiated by Primedia. National Police spokesperson Sally de Beer, confirmed that the Crime Line had helped police catch their first suspect. The man was arrested in Rustenburg in the North West.

13-JUN-07·	UK kicks off fund for African business
	Posted by | business
	The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa kicked off with the leader of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom announcing one of the first donations to a new fund aimed at supporting businesses in Africa. Baroness Amos told reporters at WEF-Africa that Britain would be contributing US$20 million (approx R140 million) over three years to the Africa Enterprise Development Fund, set up to encourage entrepreneurship on the continent.

09-MAY-07·	Business leaders and government collaborate to tackle crime
	Posted by | business
	Government and business leaders have established an Anti-Crime Leadership Forum that will look at harnessing the “energy” that exists within society to fight crime. The leadership forum is co-chaired by Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula and Business representative, Derek Cooper.

06-MAR-07·	Business leaders, social entrepreneurs call for innovation
	Posted by | business
	South Africa's top innovators, business people and entrepreneurs will join forces at CIDA City Campus Tuesday to call for innovation to be put back on the government's national agenda. The group, which includes government officials, will also aim to urge businesses to become more innovative and to change the way South Africans think about innovation.

08-FEB-07·	The business sector is in a crisis stage everywhere
	Posted by | business
	We strongly agree with Ivor Blumenthal and that before the rural area’s are tackled, the business sector is in a crisis stage everywhere – with many unskilled people working. These people do not possess the skills required to productively work within the business sector, resulting in high staff turnover and continued low productivity with an end result of low profitability for organizations, which in turn has a negative influence on the growth of the economy of the country.

16-JAN-07·	Cape Town business school achieves top 4 in global ranking
	Posted by | business
	The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) has been rated as a global leader in executive education in an influential annual survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The School was rated in the top four providers globally and given an EIU Award for Excellence for its programmes customised for organisations with a rating of 4.3 out of 5.

06-DEC-06·	UCT introduces wine business courses
	Posted by | business
	The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is hosting an Information Session for its Wine Business Management Programmes on Monday, 11 December. The programmes have been run for the past two years by the Corporate Learning Department of the UCT GSB, in conjunction with the University of Adelaide, Australia. They have now been enhanced to make them even more relevant to the wine industry in general and the South African wine industry in particular.

01-NOV-06·	Developing accountants who are fit for business
	Posted by | business
	The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recently developed a new professional qualification, the ACCA Qualification. “The practical experience requirement for the new qualification sets clear expectations of what trainee accountants should be able to do in the workplace," explains ACCA SA head Nirri Nair.

18-OCT-06·	Pulling a business up by the bootstraps
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	Dr Mike Herrington reports that studies in the US by renowned entrepreneur Edward B Roberts reveal that the majority of start-ups are launched with small amounts of money as seed capital. "Furthermore, the primary source of capital is overwhelmingly personal savings rather than outside investors, banks or governmental agencies". Read the full article.

04-OCT-06·	Tackling the gap between strategy and implementation
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	The UCT Graduate School of Business will run an innovative course this October that tackles a problem common in the world of business: the gap between strategy and implementation. The Strategic Leadership Coaching course was launched earlier this year and has garnered very positive feedback from the senior business leaders who attended.

27-SEP-06·	Business calls for synergies between Colleges and industry needs
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	I do believe that there has been a remarkable change in the FET curriculum in one way or the other. The only problem is, as pointed out in this article, a lack of synergy between business world and the schooling institutions. It is essential that schooling institutions work together with the industries they intend to supply with skilled labour.

13-SEP-06·	UCT harnesses global expertise in wine marketing
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	The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is running two innovative short courses on wine marketing and global competitiveness this September. The courses will be presented by Dr Johan Bruwer from the University of Adelaide in Australia, a senior academic in Wine Business Management and an internationally awarded market researcher and author in the wine industry.

02-AUG-06·	Bringing strategy and creativity closer together
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	Can creatives also be good strategists and good strategists be more creative? The UCT Graduate School of Business thinks yes and to prove its point is launching a brand new course that will allow people from both worlds to break the mould, learn from each other and grow.

12-JUL-06·	World trade expert joins UCT GSB faculty
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	Dr Mills Soko, one of South Africa’s experts on international trade, has been appointed a full-time senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB). Soko believes that the appointment is an important opportunity to share his knowledge and experience as well as to learn from business people from a wide range of business and national backgrounds.

14-JUN-06·	UCT MBA to show off wares in Johannesburg
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	Fresh from their success in moving up to 66th place in the world MBA rankings, the UCT graduate school team will be holding an open evening in Johannesburg. As well as the flagship MBA programme, the Graduate School of Business will also be introducing Gauteng managers to their modular MBA, Postgrad Diploma in Management and the entry level Associate in Management (AIM) qualifications.

30-MAY-06·	Inseta supports GSB efforts to establish institute of excellence
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	The insurance Seta has kicked off its efforts to develop an Institute of Sectoral Excellence, as outlined in the National skills Development Strategy, with a grant to the UCT Graduate School of Business which will be developing management talent in the insurance sector.

25-MAY-06·	UCT course gets entrepreneurs out of the blocks
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	Budding entrepreneurs considering starting their own business and business leaders who want a guide to new project development have the chance to get their wheels in motion with a brand new course launching at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) this July.

03-MAY-06·	Adults get a second chance to master maths
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	The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) will run a novel course this May that promises to give adults at all career levels another chance to master a fundamental but elusive competency: mathematics.

25-APR-06·	New course to assist SMEs achieve sustainable growth
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	With research showing that new businesses have a low survival rate in South Africa, the UCT Graduate School of Business is responding with a new course that provides small, medium and micro enterprise owners and managers with the skills and knowledge to grow their businesses sustainably and avoid costly pitfalls.

19-APR-06·	Diversity can be SA’s trump card
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	South Africa’s business landscape is dominated by a drive to enhance the workforce diversity in our companies. But, in meeting these diversity targets, are the real performance benefits of diversity being missed by our organisations? Associate Professor Chris Breen discusses ahead of his new course at the UCT Graduate School of Business.

12-APR-06·	Training support for small chemical sector companies
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	The chemical industries Seta, Chieta, is addressing the problems that small businesses in their sector face when they try to train their staff. They have launched a voucher scheme which will see accredited training delivered in participating small businesses.

05-APR-06·	Business backs Dinaledi schools programme
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	Business leaders welcomed the Education Minister's call for support of the Dinaledi school scheme and have agreed to respond with ideas for additional ways in which the scheme can be supported.

15-MAR-06·	World MBA tour comes to South Africa
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	World’s largest business school information fair arrives in South Africa this month with a showcase at the Sandton Sun and Towers.

08-MAR-06·	Making sense of corporate governance in the Services Seta
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	The Services Seta has undergone a major restructuring of its governance structures comprising organised business and labour. CEO Ivor Blumenthal explains the thinking behind the changes.

08-MAR-06·	Mdladlana calms union fears about skills development
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	Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has called on organised labour to support skills development initiatives and not be concerned about their voice in Seta structures.

02-NOV-05·	Business embrace government’s new economic strategy
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	Business representatives have endorsed government’s new economic strategy aimed at ensuring accelerated and shared economic growth.

28-OCT-05·	SA Business throws support behind Setas
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	Business Unity SA’s CEO, Bheki Sibiya has praised the Services Seta as an excellent performer, but believes many other Setas are not up to the job. Rather than tampering with the skills development system, Sibiya has a plan to improve performance all round.

28-SEP-05·	SDFs & providers need to understand the business of business
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	CTFL's Hoosen Rasool and Busa's Vic van Vuuren have a clear message for skills development facilitators and other players in the vocational training arena. They need to broaden their knowledge of the context and practices of business in South Africa if they wish to gain credibility in the workplace and be taken seriously by their employers.

08-AUG-05·	Women urged to take lead in economic growth
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	Minerals and Energy Minister Lindiwe Hendricks has urged women to take the lead in driving economic growth and take advantage of emerging new opportunities.

08-AUG-05·	Women should look beyond traditional business ideas
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	The Women in Economy conference, held recently in Pietermaritzburg, urged female delegates to think beyond traditional womens' roles in business, unless they become permanently associated with cleaning and catering.

07-AUG-05·	Crafters use exhibition to attract potential buyers
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	Crafters from across the country have converged at an art exhibition at Gallagher Estate in Midrand hoping to lure prospective buyers by the end of the show.

07-JUL-05·	Helping companies resolve conflicts
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	The UCT based Centre for Conflict Resolution is launching its first training programme for the business community. The newly designed programme is among the first of its kind in the country and aims to train organisations how to resolve conflicts effectively.

06-APR-05·	Business leaders look into Seta performance
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	A meeting between leaders of big-business and the Presidency has identified skills development as a key factor in attracting business outsourcing work into South Africa.

14-FEB-05·	Cosatu call SMME exemptions unconstitutional
	Posted by | business
	The president's desire to exempt small, medium and micro-enterprises from central bargaining is "unconstitutional", according to the Congress of South African Trade Unions.

15-NOV-04·	Khula looking to expand service to public
	Posted by | business
	Khula Finance - an institution set up to finance and support small businesses - has vowed to curb bureaucratic red tape in processing loans to aspiring entrepreneurs.

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