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Fast Company Showcasing innovative businesses that are changing their industries. Providing you with listings of businesses, business tips and recommended business resources.James Wilkinson scoops top prize in the SAICA Top 35 under 35 CA(SA) competition
The Top 35-under-35 competition is a competition launched by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in 2014 to recognise its young CA(SA) achievers. It has proved to be a huge success in recognizing […]
The Growth Academy community grows by 1,000 entrepreneurs in just one week
Over 1,000 entrepreneurs flocked to The Growth Academy last week, to access the podcast and workshop series that claims to offer entrepreneurs the exact guidance they need to ‘move from idea to business in just […]
A model of a digital storm
Founding MainBoard.com in the 90’s was the right step in the right direction for Bradley Zetler as it fulfilled his vision to improve efficiency and invent revolutionary technologies that will become industry standard in the model […]
“It’s like a light bulb comes on”
Qualifying as the only South African male preschool teacher in 1996 proved to be the first of many achievements that Robin Booth would get under his belt. Passionate about solving problems, he went on to […]
People Buy From People
At its core, anthropology is the study of someone’s behaviour in a natural context. So, if you want to study a lion, for example, you’d go to a nature reserve, not a zoo — and […]
SA Most Creative People: Maria Pienaar
With two decades of experience in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley tech industry under her belt—a thriving period in which she launched over 30 successful wireless and Internet applications — Maria Pienaar is the […]
YouTube Shoots For The Stars
Outside the Jacob Javits Convention Center on New York’s far West Side—where YouTube is hosting the Brandcast, its annual presentation to advertisers—fans crush together behind barriers. Young and mostly female, they hover giddily on this […]
From the Editor: Fast and Furious
The pace of technological advancement in Africa is increasing. A shift from the Dark Continent to the shining modern landscape is becoming evident. It’s brimming with possibility. Strong foreign investment, a driven (cheaper) workforce crying […]
4 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid
While many business owners say that they are aware of cyber- crime, many still make the same mistakes. Here are four tips on how to make your business less vulnerable: [dropcap size=small]1[/dropcap] – Connect with […]
Afri-Fri for all
South Africa’s Project Isizwe has won $75 000 (almost R1 million) in funding from a global Mozilla contest, for its Afri-Fri free public Wi-Fi initiative. The key goal of Afri-Fri is to create a sustainable […]
Forget What’s Important
I’m in the business of advertising, creativity and new ideas. If you’re anything like me, then new ideas don’t just cometh unto you every minute of every day. And perhaps, like me, you have a […]
How’d they do it?
#1 Pick the right employees. Finding people who slot seamlessly into the lifestyle-business structure is challenging. Naturally, flexible hours and leave attract all sorts of undesirable applicants. While some will thrive in this environment, […]
“Everyday life is my motivation”
A four-year degree completed in three years, with 18 distinctions, while working three jobs. Smart, goal-driven and dedicated, Erna Basson is flying the flag for young serial entrepreneurs. “I sold my student vehicle to start […]
From the Editor: Age is just a number
Not so long ago, 30 was considered the age at which young adults come to maturity and start to be taken more seriously by their family and their peers. Today, things have changed; there’s no […]
Dream as big as you can
It’s an old business truism that the best time to start a business is during a downturn—and Anina Malherbe-Lan would agree. As founder and CEO of luxury brands marketing firm VIVIDLUXURY, she had some humbling […]
Too much of a good thing?
“I imagined that the whole lifestyle business vibe would be chilled and relaxed. The impression you get from the outside is that everyone’s always on holiday and having a jol. Imagine my surprise, then, when […]
“Ignore all the noise around you”
“It was love at first touch,” says Madoda Khuzwayo as he fondly recalls the very first time he typed his name on a computer keyboard. “I was instantly and irrevocably hooked, and it’s been a […]
GIL Africa: How are companies using digital tech to gain the ultimate competitive edge?
Frost & Sullivan to host 360 degree Industry Think Tanks that will demonstrate digital growth opportunities across industry sectors
“You simply have to innovate beyond the innovation.”
Serial entrepreneur, Dragon and Shark Gil Oved shares why it’s crucial to build a business that can weather the disruption caused by ever evolving technology
Trendspotting: 8-to-whenever
Why a shorter workweek can actually help boost employee productivity
SA’s latest solar plants switched on
The Adams plant in the Northern Cape and the Pulida in the Free State will generate 318GWh of energy each year and avoid emissions of nearly 300 000 tonnes of CO2.
Changing South Africa’s Delivery Landscape
Free Delivery – Who came up with that? When economy ecommerce delivery was the only option this tactic was financially viable for e-retailers to use to attract and retain customers. With the birth of new more […]
Snap, pin, post, tag, buy
How social media is set to change the way we live our lives, both online and offline
Cape Royale takes the crown
The Cape Royale 5-star Luxury Hotel has been announced as the 2017 Luxury Hotel Location of the Year for Africa and the Middle East.
