By turning her biggest challenges into her greatest motivators, Connie Mdladla has not only managed to set up a burgeoning business during one of South Africa’s toughest economic periods, but has also showed that she can hold her own in a male-dominated industry. Mdladla, founder of Khaas Logistics in Centurion, has not had an easy… [Continue Reading]
Author Archive | Yolande Stander
TV ad inspires ‘boerie empire’
The big, big dreamer behind the Vuyo’s restaurant brand is on a roll, building his boerie empire and assisting entrepreneurs with similar aspirations. About five years ago, when former information technology business owner Miles Kubheka caught a glimpse of the infamous Hansa Pilsner television advert – about a character called Vuyo who went from street… [Continue Reading]
Entrepreneur keeps Gauteng moving
Software developer Justin Coetzee is helping to smooth out the kinks in the public transport system with the launch of his latest product – the GoGauteng app. Aimed at reducing the stress and frustration that often go hand-in-hand with public transport, GoGauteng follows the award-winning GoMetro app he developed to provide up-to-date information to Cape… [Continue Reading]
Cover your risks to prevent ruin in your business
Too often, one reads of businesses burning down, being robbed or countless other unforeseen losses that could lead a small business to ruin if it does not have the right insurance cover. Making sound decisions about insurance cover during the infancy stages of a business is key to protecting it against unforeseen losses that most… [Continue Reading]
Tax ombud ready to resolve complaints
If early indications are anything to go by, South Africa’s new tax ombudsman is going to have his hands full. Although only officially launched by finance minister Pravin Gordhan last month, the office of the South African tax ombud has been at work since October last year. It has since been approached by more than… [Continue Reading]
SAB kickstarts business
Since receiving R150 000 after entering the 2014 South African Breweries (SAB) KickStart youth entrepreneurship programme, a business owner now not only wants to expand his business, but also use his newly acquired skills and knowledge to secure previously inaccessible clients. Port Elizabeth’s Siphamandla Javu is one of the top 18 finalists in this year’s… [Continue Reading]
Attempt to get a million businesses online by 2016
In an attempt to get 1 million small businesses online by 2016, industry leaders are collaborating to support young entrepreneurs through Microsoft’s Biz4Afrika and Student2Business initiatives. Microsoft launched Biz4Arika in 2013, and it is currently being rolled out across South Africa. The initiative – a partnership between Microsoft, the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), the… [Continue Reading]
Get face-to-face with financiers at KZN fair
Access to finance ranging from R15 million per project is available to business owners at this year’s two-day KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Funding Fair. Launched last year, the aim of the initiative is to initiate and facilitate face-to-face contact between entrepreneurs, business development bodies and funders. The fair, which takes place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in… [Continue Reading]
SA entrepreneurs on Forbes list
Seven young South Africans – all under 30 – made the 2014 Forbes list of 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa. Out of the 800 nominations received by the prestigious American magazine, these South Africans stood head and shoulders above the rest, having fulfilled all the stringent criteria and high standards. Yolande Stander spoke to these… [Continue Reading]
SA entrepreneurs on Forbes list
Seven young South Africans – all under 30 – made the 2014 Forbes list of 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa. Out of the 800 nominations received by the prestigious American magazine, these South Africans stood head and shoulders above the rest, having fulfilled all the stringent criteria and high standards. Yolande Stander spoke to these… [Continue Reading]