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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.
5 free websites to help boost your business
Fortunately, it’s never been easier to start a business. Unfortunately, it’s never been harder to get people to pay attention to it. Here are some low-impact and—even better—free sites and services you can leverage in […]
Software vendor IsoMetrix creates sustainable partnership with risk management company NOSA
As two innovative companies at the forefront of their field, IsoMetrix and NOSA are set to collaborate on integrated solutions. The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm with $223 billion of assets under management, has […]
These CEOs are reshaping the 40-hour work week – here’s why you should try it
The sleeping habits of CEOs and founders are revealing in many ways, but the biggest takeaway is this: Most of them work a lot. That’s little surprise when you consider the fact that, according to the Bureau of […]
WIN: Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs and innovation thought leaders gather for SA Innovation Summit
The stage is set to accelerate the entrepreneurship space, with the brightest minds in the innovation sector gathering for three days of pitching, partnering on and showcasing the most innovative products and services in Africa. […]
This innovative brand of sneaker-care products is melding street culture with environmental sustainability
Sneaker LAB is permeating global sneaker culture not only through their innovative products, but with an ethos of youth upliftment and sustainable community development. Founder Jo Farah shared some insight on the societal impact of […]
A clean sweep with SweepSouth – how Aisha Pandor did it
Five years in her role as CEO and co-founder of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor tells Fast Company SA how the journey has been. What is SweepSouth? SweepSouth is an on-demand domestic cleaning service that brings technology […]
Gaining finance as a female entrepreneur: A guideline
While women have made great strides in entrepreneurship over the past decade, female entrepreneurs still lag behind their male counterparts when it comes to raising capital. While the goal remains to close any funding gap that […]
New study finds networking in the workplace doesn’t always work for women – here’s why
The value of connecting unacquainted friends at work shouldn’t be understated, especially for women. In this role, you’re exposed to new information, ideas, and advice, your performance soars, and even your prospects of promotion can improve. But like […]
How to enhance workplace productivity in the digital age
Embracing technology isn’t just a matter of having the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos at hand whenever we want to use them – it’s something that’s integrated into every part of our everyday lives. […]
Productivity 101 for new entrepreneurs
Having dreamt about doing your own thing, you suddenly find yourself at the helm of your own enterprise. A daunting experience at the best of times, its particularly so for those starting out small, believes […]
How to build audience engagement and reduce no-shows at your events
With the rise of free events filling up social calendars across genres, event planners are faced with the familiar dilemma that comes with it – no-shows. For the average free event, organisers currently anticipate a […]
#FCMostCreative: Meet Dare Okoudjou from MFS Africa
As a self-described “dreamer, hustler and leader”, Dare Okoudjou heads up MFS Africa, one of the continent’s largest mobile payment platforms. Currently, it’s seen as the best gateway to send money to mobile wallets in […]
Two Tone Global: a 100% Black Owned Agency becomes a member of the global Travel Consul
One of South Africa’s most cutting-edge integrated agencies has become the latest inductee into the prestigious Travel Consul, sealing its brand as a bona fide global leader in the travel and tourism communication industry. Two […]
9 tips for navigating online trading like a pro
The online trading economy in South Africa is massive. Commmunity website Gumtree has more than 700,000 live ads for goods and services alone – and it’s growing all the time. Gumtree SA GM-Director Claire Cobbledick says that although […]
#WomensMonth: Spotlighting inspirational women in social media
Women’s month in South Africa is a time for reflection and celebration – a month of paying homage to the women who are propelling the country forward through excellence and dedication. These three women in social media are worth a mention:
How to be financially savvy at every stage of life
Insurance is big business and there are financial products that cover just about everything. But how do you establish which financial products are absolutely necessary or whether what you have is enough? The latest unemployment […]
Learning from millennials: How to run a socially-conscious business
With purpose-driven millennials and Generation Z making up an increasingly large portion of consumers, there is a global trend towards “belief-driven buying”, whereby consumer behaviour is influenced by a brands’ standings on societal issues. As […]
Remembering the human factor in automation
In today’s digital climate, customers are noisier than ever, especially when you don’t ask them to be. In a world dominated by the race to close the human-machine gap, finding the blind spots within the digital journey is […]
PR powerhouse: Fabrizia Esposti
Four years ago, Fabrizia Esposti found herself on a beautiful stretch of beach in Inhambane, Mozambique. Whilst enjoying the fruits of her hard work in the form of a well-deserved two-week vacation, it suddenly dawned […]
Become a Savvy Digital Nomad in Three Easy Steps
Travelling for business sounds glamorous, but it presents plenty of challenges when it comes to maintaining your productivity in unfamiliar spaces and across different time zones. Planning, scheduling and being firm with yourself aren’t probably […]
Most Creative People in Business: In talks with Remi Dada, Founder of innovative workspace solutions company Spacefinish
With a mission to transform the notion of office space as we know it, Spacefinish provides agile workspace solutions across Africa that boosts productivity, innovation and collaboration. From Fortune 500s to startups, the company’s human-centric […]
A Lawyer’s Perspective on Startup Growth
Over the past five years of providing legal services to startups, Legalese has seen hundreds of entrepreneurs walk through our doors – some have succeeded, a few have failed and many are yet to be determined.
