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Google Maps is great for just getting around. But don’t be fooled: the app is much more than a glorified Garmin. Maps has all sorts of powerful features and timesaving shortcuts that aren’t obvious, but […]
Johannesburg Business School’s modes of learning are not just business as usual
Founded in 2017, the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) at the University of Johannesburg was one of the last business schools established at a leading tertiary institution in South Africa. To date, it has cemented itself […]
6 habits of wealthy people
Many people are under the impression that that wealthy people have some sort of special superpower in order to accumulate the money that they have. And yes, for some of them, they are incredibly talented […]
Need to a apologise? Do this to make it a successful one.
Repent expensively. This is the take-home message from a three-part study in the U.S. and Japan on how apologies from organisations are perceived. “Apologies that are costly for the apologising organisation are deemed to be more genuine,” found […]
Nominations now open for Fast Company SA’s Most Innovative Companies Awards
Nominations for the inaugural Fast Company Most Innovative Companies Awards have officially opened. Since 2008, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies edition has been the definitive source for recognising the organisations that are transforming industries and […]
FC Most Innovative Companies Awards: How Nike nabbed Design Company of the Year 2019
Cool-looking shoes garner most of the attention when it comes to sneaker innovation, but Nike has nabbed Fast Company USA’s 2019 Design Company of the Year award for something else: A savvy retail strategy that […]
Top online retail trends to look out for in 2020
Consumer demands for a frictionless, personalised experience which caters to their lifestyle needs are becoming ever more pressing. The result is retail trends in 2020 that will focus on creating a customised experience that supports […]
The Digital Edge: In talks with GetSmarter co-founder Sam Paddock
Sam Paddock is one of South Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs. A few years ago, while in his thirties, he concluded a deal to sell his business, GetSmarter, for a telephone-book-sized number. Today, he not only […]
Did you know? Your entrepreneurial strengths might be hindering your investment success
Certain qualities of highly successful entrepreneurs that fuel the growth of businesses could sometimes be the same characteristics that stunt long-term wealth creation and preservation, outside of the entrepreneurial venture. Insiders at Stonehage Fleming Investment […]
Common mistakes SA retailers make on Black Friday
It’s almost that time of the year where Black Friday hysteria hits retailers across the globe. While South Africa has only recently picked up on the trend, it is growing exponentially, and online and retail […]
5 practical ways to make money online without spending any cash
The internet has democratised business. Instead of needing thousands or millions of rands to open up a retail store, anyone with a computer and a little technical know-how, can start an online business (and make […]
Travelling for business may be bad for your mental health
The prospect of going on a business trip is exciting and glamorous, and more than half of local travellers believe travelling for business has no impact on their health. However, statistics tell a different story: […]
Learning through experience with Johannesburg Business School
Technological change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming the global business landscape on an unprecedented scale. Increased competition, shifting customer preferences, the globalisation of markets, and changing demographic trends are drastically altering how companies […]
Oldest incubator in Africa turns 20
The Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi), the oldest incubator in Africa, has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1999 by a group of civic activists, with the aim of building a future-fit, inclusive society […]
How AI, robotics and blockchain are transforming the business landscape
Technology is changing the face of business faster than industrialisation did. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is well underway and consumers and businesses are already using and benefitting from incredibly complex technology every day – even […]
G-Star Raw x Planetcare collab to fight microfibre pollution
Committed to supporting the research and development of innovative, sustainable solutions, G-Star is excited to help promote the PlanetCare Microfibre filter. Microfibre pollution is a macro problem that affects our everyday lives, infiltrating our oceans […]
Tell-tale signs that you’re an amateur
Starting a company can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. Thus, being an amateur in the industry is somewhat expected. To help you with this shortfall, here’s what not to do when seeking […]
Capitec Bank continues to break ground with new reality show
In a first for SA’s finance industry, Capitec Bank and SABC 3 have launched The Next Brand Ambassador, an Apprentice-style reality TV talent show. Finalists will compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to work with Capitec Bank’s marketing team. […]
Highlights from the World Economic Forum Africa in Cape Town
As the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution – driven by emerging technologies and ubiquitous data – Africa is seeking to forge a new path towards societal and economic growth. At the WEF Africa Summit […]
How cannabis companies are getting creative with their lifestyle branding
Marijuana has come a long way from the days of plastic baggies and glass jars filled with OG Kush and Sticky Icky Icky. Today’s cannabis (née weed) is sold in posh retail outlets which stock […]
New fintech platform YOCO is closing South Africa’s card payment gap
In the age of Industry 4.0, co-founder and CEO of YOCO, Katlego Maphai, identified a gap in the retail market and conceptualised a solution to help propel South African businesses forward. How did yoco transition […]
Quickfire career Q&A with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
The inventor of the “front page of the internet”, Reddit and Initialized Capital co-founder takes our career questionnaire. What’s your best habit and your worst? My best is that I’m relentless about improving — I’m […]
Propelling Africa in the age of 4IR
Inevitable change and progress are overtaking the world, and Africans need to embrace these in order to move forward.
