SME Zone: Recent Episodes
SME Zone
SME ZONE, is a dedicated slot for business owners and managers and offers a variety of programmes. The channel's goal is to deliver valuable and empowering content from which viewers can learn, start and grow their small business enterprises, importantly also to inspire and motivate entrepreneurship for both current and future business owners.
Yasmeen Alli of Raizcorp looks at how to strategically delegate taks which often take up much of a business owner's time. Joining in on this discussion is MD of Tailor Me, George Diab who talks through the critical information which should reflect on a quotation document.
This week on Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen Alli takes a look at practical ways to implement systems and processes into our businesses. Joining her for this discussion is Yashmita Bhana, Managing Director at Nihka Consulting
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at the legal system that a business is required to work within. She is joined by entrepreneur and attorney; Cezanne Britain she is the CEO of Britain Renecke and will to help us unpack what we need to know about the legalities of our businesses.
Running a business in a niche industry can often limit levels of creativity. Geoscientist at Gibbs Dams Hydropower & Underground Works, Monique Wainstein breaks down the stereotype and offers advice on how to best be creative and find ways to collaborate in niche careers spaces.
In this episode of Jumpstart we look at Manana and Sons, a tuck-shop turned township craze that sells one of the most wanted kotas in the country. Mjomane Manana explains how he has taken his small business and turned it into a lucrative business for future generations in his family.
In this episode of Career Connect, we look at the importance of having a vision board as young graduates planning to join the hustle and bustle of the corporate world. National Graduate Development Manager at the IIE’s Rosebank College, Lillian Bususu and Graphic Design Intern, Adrian Song, share their vision boards and the role they can play in the work place.
This week we continue our discussion around systems and processes. Digitisation is imperative rather than a luxury and Mpho Morodi, Business Development Director at Letjeka Consulting joins Jasmine Alli to talk to us about digital platforms and their vulnerabilities.
A mentor is an experienced individual who gives their time an knowledge to wet behind the ears newbies who need to make great strides in their career or journey in entrepreneurship. We speak to CEO of the National Mentorship Programme, Liz Ditshego, who gives us the lowdown on why the culture of mentoring has changed.
Although she never got a chance to follow her dream to be a veterinarian, Ingrid Pollock still gets to heal many lives as a Reiki practitioner. Reiki involves healing the physical, emotional and spiritual body. Pollock explains her journey from corporate to healing and why it so much more fulfilling making a difference in the lives of others.
In this episode of Small Biz MBA Yasmeen Alli takes a look at systems and processes implementation and how it will help you to understand the capacity of your business. Co-Founders, Simon Naicker and Lisa Symons joins Yasmeen to share their experience and how the right systems and processes can skyrocket your business
When this budding entrepreneur opened his first fruit sales shop, many obstacles stood in his way. Taking it to the streets he now runs Good Luck Fruits and Veggies, which not only allows him to fund his children’s schooling but has also created jobs in his community.
In this episode of Career Connect we look at the classic tale of earning one’s degree and not being able to secure proper employment. We discuss what one can do to cope with the frustrating process of not getting employment post-graduation.
On Small Biz MBA this week, Yasmeen Alli takes a look at how to advertise on a budget using various avenues. Nazreen Ebrahim, CEO of Socially Acceptable joins Yasmeen to explore the various ways to advertise ones business
Yasmeen Alli from Raizcorp continues the discussion around marketing and the importance of getting our business's name out there to our target markets. This week she shines a spotlight on one of the most effective ways of getting this done, namely social media. Joining her for this discussion is Jodene Shaer, she's the Head Strategist & Social Media Consultant at Chat Factory.
Yasmeen Alli discusses marketing, how we speak to our target market and what our marketing says to them. She is also joined by Life Coach Katlego Mabusela to talk about how your brand aligns to your personal brand.
The hospitality industry requires long work hours and needs someone with a passion for it, a person who is willing to do the extra work to learn more about the industry.
Siyanda Dlamini the 35-year-old Pietermaritzburg-born entrepreneur started from as little as R800 month and today he is the co-owner and managing director of the Regency Apartment Hotel in Pretoria. Dlamini shares how his dream came true and how young people can pursue careers in the hospitality industry.
After completing his Bcom in Logistics in 2013, Bernard realised that finding a job was very challenging. This is one of the reasons Bernard started Spiliatio (Italian slag meaning ‘the preferred one’) fast food in Meadowlands Soweto.
Bernard shares his journey on how he started a kota business with just a R1,000, and how research can help set you apart from other kota shops.
Daluxolo ‘Dali’ Jalmeni, a radio personality and entrepreneur, shares his radio experience and why it is important to study at a media house for better understanding of the industry.
Dali takes a look at what he could have learned about radio before his career. He believes that young people should study because radio is not all about the voice. There are other various components that are involved in what listeners hear at the end such a content producer, technical producer and programmes manager who ensure the show is broadcasted.
This week Thetha Nathi sits down with PR giant and SA’s own African star, Farah Fortune as she shares her story with us.
Fortune is famously known for her work as the publicist to the stars. Her company African Star Communications has risen to the top but only after numerous struggles. She shares her advice for those same starting entrepreneurs.
As we build our businesses it's important that we also build our support structures. Support can come in many forms and this week Yasmeen Alli takes a look at these. Joining her in studio is Marihet Hamman and shares some tips on how to deal with entrepreneurial loneliness.
Chasing our dreams is what drives us, what fuels our souls and what makes us who we are. We sit down with Lebogang Thubakgale (26) better known by his stage name LebzaTheVillain, and he shares with us how his journey has been like so far as he is chasing his dreams of becoming a well know DJ and producer all over the world.
This week on Thetha Nathi we sit down with Lethabo Rapoo ( 21) a young photographer & creative director for Hunt For Melanin, a social media movement that aims at breaking down the dark skinned/ yellow bone stigma by showing and promoting the beauty of everything Melanin.
Boundaries bring order to our lives, and as we learn to strengthen our boundaries we gain a clearer sense of ourselves and our relationship to others. Yasmeen Alli is joined by Raizcorp's Personal Development Guide, Gianni Rech on how to build healthy boundaries for ourselves as well as our businesses.
Having depression for young and black people is a taboo among black communities, Thetha Nathi talks to Onke Mpokeli (23) and Wandile Mthembu (26) about how maybe the lack of information about such illnesses in our communities may also contribute towards more young people doing drugs.
What are blindspots in entrepreneurial terms? Just as it takes practice to get it right while driving (and not crash the car) it takes practice in the personal developement space as well. Feedback is the most valuable and should not be discounted. Gianni Rech, Personal Guide at Raizcorp joins Yasmeen Alli to talk about self awareness and personal development
This week on Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen Alli discusses the topic that many of us claim to love but secretly hate - Feedback. But what is feedback? Feedback is a form of communication, feedback is information about performance or behaviour that ideally leads to action to affirm or develop that performance or behaviour. Akhona Sass, MD of Intotek, a personal development specialist who has helped many entrepreneurs navigate the murky waters of feedback joins Yasmeen in studio
Joining Katlego Msomi in studio this week is Kerstin Jatho - MD at 4Seeds giving us a Master Class on negotiating power dynamics at work.
Thetha Nathi talks to Anele Zondo (24) aka, Ney The Bae and she shares with us her stories, experiences with breaking into the television industry.
We want to be acknowledged, we want to shine bright under the skies, it is frustrating to feel like your dreams are not being acknowledged hence we always vent out about how 'they' should #OpenUpTheIndustry
Self-acceptance is the topic of conversation in this week's edition of Small Biz MBA, are you trapped in your comfort zone, always seeking for other approval and opinions? Yasmeen Alli is joined by Haneefa Motani, Founder of Stylishi who shares her journey of self-acceptance.
When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
This week, Thetha Nathi speaks about what it takes to chase your dreams and what it takes to make it as an artist.
Tiko Motabasindi aka Prime The Gifted (26) is an up and coming musician who sits down and chats with us about his experiences and struggles trying to make his mark in the industry.
“Youth think you have the keys, I’ll find a back door,” Prime expresses his thoughts on the PAYOLA system some compilers use.
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Siphesihle Losi the 26 year old is the managing director @ iLosi Events Management, she shares her journey as a young black female business owner and what it takes to make it in business.
Koketso Matjila the 24 year old founder & owner of the TaxiCab S.A. app, believes that it is important to know what you want to do and why you are doing it. He shares his journey to creating the taxi app. https://www.timeslive.co.za/sebenza-live/features/2018-06-29-listen--how-to-have-a-successful-business-before-30/
In the last episode of sales for this cycle Yasmeen Alli takes a look at how to put it all together in terms of your sales strategy. Joining her to unpack how to build your sales strategy for your business is one of Raizcorps sales and marketing guides; Darryl Price
Social entrepreneurship is a phenomenon that seeks to contribute to poverty alleviation and job creation but how is this achieved and what are the challenges that come your way? Nhlanhla Ndlovu, a Red Bull Amaphiko participant & Social Entrepreneur, and Gavin Weale, Founder and Managing Director of Livity Africa, give us a masterclass on what Social Entrepreneurship is all about.
Episode 1 Thetha Nathi links up with streetwear activist Billy and clothing designer, Onke, to reflect on their role as the youth. They speak frankly about their challenges as well as their privileges. They tackle wide-ranging issues from apathy to succeeding in achieving their goals. https://www.timeslive.co.za/sebenza-live/features/2018-06-16-listen--will-this-generation-be-defined-by-its-apathy/
This week’s Master Class focuses on personal and cultural identity. Gordon Cook, founder of Vega Brand School and Naledi Shuenyane, founder of Chuana Original — joins Katlego Msomi to explain what this means and how it is an integral part of one’s growth and development.
An issue often seen in small businesses is the insonsistancy in sales streams. This can be dangerous for a business as the unpredictability can make a business seem unprofessional and can scare would-be clients. Rishav Juglall MD at Rocky Brands shares his hunting and farming for sales story.
Masterclass brings you lessons in self-development from the experts in their fields. These cover the soft skills they don’t teach you in Business School - that can make all the difference to your career. Renowned Mentalist Gilan Gork is an expert on using body language and non-verbal cues to create influence and read others. Gilan gives us a master class on interpreting messages from body language.
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at competitive advantage. Why should our customers buy from us? Thabitha Maling, Founder and Managing Director of Thabie Mobile Spa joins Yasmeen to talk about her journey and how she built her business in a very cluttered and competitive space.
Business owners often outsource their business plans and may or may not participate in the drafting of said documents. Bertus van Niekerk from Outcor Financial Management unpacks this process from his perspective as the service provider.
Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the following funding glossary terminology: executive summary, exit, exit strategy, expansion stage business, free cash flow, leveraged buyout and managed buyout.
This week Human behavior specialist Mavis Ureka gives us a Masterclass on dealing with professional burnout and stress at work.
In the past few weeks Yasmeen Alli looked at the elements needed to build your sales and the importance of having a process in place that allows you to manage yourselves more predictably. She is joined by Raizcorp's Sales and Marketing guide, David Mills who talks about how to analyze and build your sales processes for a better sales pipeline
What does “I want to be able to wash my face” mean in the world of funding? Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda from Smith Capital share their journey of self-funding all their businesses with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at the topic of handeling objections and closing the deal. You've done your homework, you've made the sales pitch and you're confident that you are solving your potential client's pain. How do you remain positive and not become deflated when the deal is not closed as quickly as you like? Yoray Narainpersad, MD of Fast Forward Marketing joins the conversation about his experience in handling these objections and closing.
Masterclass explores the key soft skills that can make all the difference to your career. Stephanie Vermeulen author of "EQ: Emotional Intelligence for Everyone” gives us a Masterclass on breaking bad habits.
This week on Small Biz MBA Yasmeen Alli takes a look at some of the reason why entrepreneurs are struggling to connect their products with their potential buyers. Are they connecting the product's features and benefits to the clients needs? Kealeboga P Pule, Founder and MD at Nungu Diamonds talks about how he sees his products and connects with his clients.
Ronen Aires, CEO of Student Village, went through hair raising moments to secure funding for his start-up. He shares his journey of uncertainty, doubt and worries with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
Social media has changed the way people do business and market their products. Host Ntsiki Mkhize talks to marketing influencer Federico Dedeu from indaHash about what this is and how to make a career out of it.
Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack funding glossary terminology such as due diligence, early stage, economies of scale, elevator pitch, equity and equity financing..
In this episode of Small Biz MBA, Raizcorp's Academy Manager, Yasmeen Alli continues the discussion around our sales journey with a look at how to effectively prepare for sales calls. Leandi Streeter, Small Business Expert takes us through what a sales script is and how it is performed.
Courageous leaders and organisations can change the world. Author and courage coach Simon Ekin gives us a Masterclass on how to lead with courage.
Monalisa Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack funding challenges in the retail industry.
What makes for successful sales? In the second season of Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen Alli, Raizcorp's Academy Manager takes us through the fundamentals of selling. She is later joined by Nhlakanipho Shange, Managing Director at AD.IT Solutions about the importance of understanding the basics of selling
Joining Katlego Msomi in studio this week is Kerstin Jatho - MD at 4Seeds giving us a Master Class on negotiating power dynamics at work.
Learning to control our own attitudes, emotions and focus can yield amazing benefits. Author of Swift Success Tony Dovale gives us a Masterclass on self mastery.
In the manufacturing industry, you’ll definitely need more than one funder. Join Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee as they unpack this concept and identify the various funding areas.
This week on Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen takes a look at innovation, a topic that small businesses are the forerunners in. She also talks Leandi Streeter Innovation Solution Specialist to an authority for innovation in small businesses.
If someone were to ask you what do for a living, how would you answer them? Our opening gambit to a new prospect is called our elevator pitch. Jasmine Alli helps with some tips and tricks on how to buy yourself more time to close a sale. Joining her is Leandi Streeter, Small Business Expert on how to construct the perfect elevator pitch in a changing world.
Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in general.
Akani Mathebule is author of Lessons From The Desert - a story of his plight as an unemployed graduate. He tells us about the lessons he learned and gives us a Masterclass on finding your first job.
Funding challenges for businesses in the Services Sector is under discussion this week with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
Sales Trainer Shelley Walters is an expert in persuasion and presentation. She gives us a Masterclass in winning over different kinds of audiences
This week on Small Biz MBA Yasmeen Alli takes a look at some of the reason why entrepreneurs are struggling to connect their products with their potential buyers. Are they connecting the product's features and benefits to the clients needs? Kealeboga P Pule, Founder and MD at Nungu Diamonds talks about how he sees his products and connects with his clients.
Being a self-starter often means being self-motivated and driven, but what else is needed to achieve this level of initiative? Katlego Msomi chats to CEO and founder of Celebrate Yourself Events, Amanda Ndiki about being a self-starter.
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at the topic of handeling objections and closing the deal. You've done your homework, you've made the sales pitch and you're confident that you are solving your potential client's pain. How do you remain positive and not become deflated when the deal is not closed as quickly as you like? Yoray Narainpersad, MD of Fast Forward Marketing joins the conversation about his experience in handling these objections and closing.
Leticia Browne, Investor Relations Manager at The Ghana Angel Investor Network (GAIN) joins in studio to unpack the status of angel funding in Ghana.
What does personal and cultural identity mean in the workplace? This week Katlego Msomi is joined by Gordon Cook, founder of Vega Brand School and Naledi Shuenyane, founder of Chuana Original to explain what this means and how it is an integral part of one’s growth and development.
Balance sheets and solvency, these are the topics that Yasmeen Alli will be discussing in this week's edition of Small Biz MBA. She is also joined by Sue Cloete-Hopkins to discuss solvency in more detail.
In this edition of SME Funding, Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee bring you real life case studies of people who have successfully or unsuccessfully tried the funding routes and find out a little bit more about the journey. Thabani Lurwenga, founder and CEO of SCE Engineering talks about his efforts to find funding
Yasmeen Alli explains this in detail what liquidity means and is also joined by small business finance expert; Sue Cloete-Hopkins to understand how to better manage your business's liquidity
Whatis social entrepreneurship? It is a phenomenon that seeks to contribute to poverty alleviation and job creation but how is this achieved and what are the challenges that come your way? Nhlanhla Ndlovu, a Red Bull Amaphiko participant & Social Entrepreneur, and Gavin Weale, Founder and Managing Director of Livity Africa, give us a masterclass on what Social Entrepreneurship is all about.
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at one of the tax types that stumps many entrepreneurs and that's VAT. We recently looked at a few other forms of tax such as pay-as-you-earn and company tax but VAT or value-added tax is so often misunderstood. Also on the show is , Ann Ligman, Founder at P@wBack (Pty) Ltd takes a look at when the right time is for VAT to take its place in your business.
Considering a career change? What is the most strategic and effective way to transition to a completely new industry ? Katlego Msomi is joined by Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions gives us Masterclass in switching careers
This week on SME funding, Kumaran Padayachee will be protraying the part of a lender, and Lynette Ntuli (co-host) will be acting as a business owner applying for funding.
When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
Small Biz MBA, Yasmen Alli takes a look at Cashflow, one of the most frustrating topics for any business owner. Bank accounts very rarely seem to corroborate what we think about our businesses standing and that we always seem to feel like we're behind the money 8-ball. At the heart of it, cash flow management is all about planning. Gerda Herman, Small Business Finance Experts joins in studio to discuss the relationship between small businesses and cashflow.
Darlene Menzies, CEO of Finfind discusses how their business has created an online one-stop-shop that allows the providers and seekers of small business finance to be able to interact.
When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
This week on Small Biz MBA, Yasmen Alli takes a look at Cashflow, one of the most frustrating topics for any business owner. Bank accounts very rarely seem to corroborate what we think about our businesses standing and that we always seem to feel like we're behind the money 8-ball. At the heart of it, cash flow management is all about planning. Gerda Herman, Small Business Finance Experts joines in studio to discuss the relationship between small businesses and cashflow.
Darlene Menzies, CEO of Finfind discusses how their business has created a online one-stop-shop that allows the providers and seekers of small business finance to be able to interact.
Masterclass brings you lessons in personal development from the experts in their fields. This week, Tasneem Mohamed, CIO at the Think Team gives us a Masterclass in unlocking innovation at work
There are various new forms of exciting and alternative funding option in our market space today - crowd funding, stokvels as well as grants funding. This week our guests, who are all involved in those different spaces, share some of their insights as well as tips on how to get ourselves into these spaces. Sean Emery the CEO: Rainfin discusses how crowd funding works, Andile Mazwai the CEO: NASASA takes us through the details of stokvels and Yusuf Randera-Rees, CEO at Awethu Project unpacks grants funding.
One of the biggest fears that small business owners carry with him is that of the dreaded taxman. Taxes are seen as evil, something that gets taken from us without getting anything in return. SARS is just doing a job that it has been mandated to do. Yasmeen Alli takes a look at how you can keep on the right side of SARS and optimise your tax processes. Lesedi Seforo, Project Manager for Tax at SAICA talks about becoming tax compliant and taking advantage of rebates and provisions that are available to tax paying businesses.
Sean Emery, CEO of Rainfin, joins Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack bank overdrafts, contract finance & debtor’s books as funding instruments.
What most small businesses need whether at start-up level or in the early phases is sales. Not just sales but profitable sales and how do we make sure that this happens? Yasmeen Alli of Raizcorp takes us through a couple of steps to follow and get some advice from Michael Lee, Marketing Manager at Clorox Africa (Pty) Ltd. on some winning strategies to make your business more profitable
A transformational of marketing is underway as we spend more time on our mobiles, tablets and laptops. The challenge for businesses is to connect with customers through all these devices in real time and create campaigns that work across social media. But in countries where a majority of people still don’t have access to the internet, how can businesses best reach them? Joining us on Masterclass to give us insightful information on this topic is Andrew McHenry, Director of Operator Engagement at Digitata Insights.
Monique Wainstein Geoscientist at GIBB’s Dam Hydropower and underground work sector talks to Katlego Msomi about the innovative work that she does in South Africa and African countries, the important role that a geoscientist plays in everything that involves all forms of civil engineering. Monique explains her primary focus being dam engineering and how young woman can make it in the male dominated niche career.
Husband and wife doing it for the family, Chi Chi Afro Foods is more than just a fast food business but a place that reminds customers of home cooked meals made with love. Chi Chi Afro Foods is a new business but has been growing from strength to strength as Xoli co-owner of afro foods provides information and future plans for her family business.
Social media has changed the way people interact with each other over the years and in some way social media has also developed new careers. Ntsiki Mkhize together with studio guests Sarah Hoffman social media law specialist and Karabo Ntshweng social media manager/ Tv & radio presenter share information on social media branding for individuals and organisations and how a person can use social media to boost their career.
Township entrepreneur takes a look at Mmadira’s fashion design business that has expanded over the years into a small community empire for the community of Kgotsong. Mmadira Macheke the founder of Mmadira’s fashion design, catering and events company shares how she started her business and how she plans on growing her business to benefit her community.
Two words that often strike a chord of fear in entrepreneurs are "debt and equity" Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee are joined in studio by Refilwe Moloto, Founder & Principal advisor: Ambassador Advisory to unpack debt and equity as funding instruments.
The topic of this week’s edition of Small Biz MBA will probably make many of you very uncomfortable but the simple fact of the matter is that we cannot grow in our comfort zones. We're going to talk about disclosing financial information - specifically your budget and the tracking of your budget to your employees. Yasmeen Alli speaks to Nikki Viljoen from Viljoen Consulting to see why it is important to open your budget information to your employees and how this has worked in an extremely tough environment.
Working in a niche industry doesn’t leave much room for creativity. Monique Wainstein a geotechnical engineer at GIBB’s Dams Hydropower & Underground Works on how to inject creativity and break stereotypes when working in a niche career stream.
This week on SME Funding, hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee take a look at who would be eligible for funding.
This week on Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen Alli takes a look at the tasks that take up the majority of an entrepreneur's time and one of the tasks that comes up most often as something that should be delegated but it's something that takes up a lot of the entrepreneurs time is preparing quotes.George Diab, SAICA registered accountant and MD of Tailor Me joins in studio to discuss the financial mandated requirements for your quotations
Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack funding terminologies such as angel investors, and also discuss why it’s really important to have a proper business plan in place when you prepare for the funding process.
In the second season of Small Biz MBA, Yasmeen Alli, Raizcorp's Academy Manager takes us through the fundamentals of selling. She is later joined by Nhlakanipho Shange, Managing Director at AD.IT Solutions about the importance of understanding the basics of selling
Mentorship is a relationship with the goal of guidance and assistance at its helm. Liz Ditshego, CEO of the National Mentorship Movement joins Katlego Msomi to chat about the benefits of mentoring and what it can do for your career and personal development.
Student village CEO Ronen Aires interviews Phindile Hlabangane senior recruitment analyst at Accenture and Mondilakhe Nocanda CPUT graduate, to share their views and give expert advice on the importance of having a first job.
After being a construction worker did not work out, Moses opened his barber shop from just two hair cutter machines and now he gives expert advice on how to make it as a barber shop and how to gain a client’s trust.
Fire Fighter Nkosikhona Andile Khumalo from the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan explains the important role that fire fighters play in different communities to save peoples’ lives and what it takes to become a professional fire fighter.
“Readers are leaders” said Bulelani Balabala who interviewed young township entrepreneur Tumi Monaheng who is the founder of Dream Finders that owns Tembisa News. Tumi shares information on how he made it as an entrepreneur in the township.
Katlego Msomi is joined by Preetesh Sewraj, CEO: Product of the Year & chief innovation analyst to discuss company culture and creativity.
Many business owners don’t plan ahead for the day they may need funding. Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack that all businesses will need finance at some point in time and leaving preparation for this event too late, will lead to desperation, mistakes, mismatches and sleepless nights.
In this episode of Small Biz MBA, Raizcorp's Academy Manager, Yasmeen Alli continues the discussion around our sales journey with a look at how to effectively prepare for sales calls. Leandi Streeter, Small Business Expert takes us through what a sales script is and how it is performed.
Living in a digital age can be seen as both a blessing and a curse with the internet opening us up to many new and sometimes unwelcomed forms of interactions. What is the responsible way to engage and why is this important? To talk us through the issue, we are joined by Rianette Leibowitz, founder & CEO at SaveTNet Cyber Safety.
Very often, a business may not need to be funded if the owners give attention to areas where cash flow may be stuck. Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the working capital cycle, also known as a cash conversion cycle, and go into detail about excess stock, fixed costs that are too high and payment terms for debtors and creditors.
Yasmeen Ali takes a look at what it is to have financial control over your business. Later she is joined by Ann Ligman, founder of P@wBack (Pty) Ltd. who has a passion for helping businesses - big and small - create and implement financial policies that work for them
V-corner is a business on Vilikazi street. It sells snacks and is growing quickly, V-corner explains how they made it and how tourists visiting the area have contributed to the growth of their business.
Setha ‘Knorrox’, owner of Woza Knorrox started small. Today his business is thriving and here is how he did it.
David Stanton, paramedic and head of clinical leadership at Netcare911, tells us about the requirements and daily tasks involved in a paramedics’ career.
Mdu Dube founded Dube and Son Lifestyle Village, a business that caters to township dwellers seeking a unique entertainment experience. Dube built this dream of his himself and shares how he became inspired.
Thabita shares information and the need of having a mobile spa that cuts the travelling costs for her clients with her Thabie Mobile Spa business.
Nicole Ferreira-Dill senior soloist at Joburg Ballet shares information on the different levels of a ballet dancer and the appropriate age to start to become a professional dancer.
Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee share information on why business owners need to be well prepared with their lawyer and accountant about the objectives and income values stated by the funder.
Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee share information on a NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) that protects sensitive or confidential information from being shared with outside parties.
Ike shares how he started his trash business after injuries ended his sports career and how the recycling business has helped him to take care of his family.
Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee provide information on the advantage and disadvantage needed by small business owners about getting a funder for their business.
Never leave it to late says Shelley Walters a sales trainer, as she shares the top tips on how to prepare for an internal presentation.
Business owners often outsource their business plans and may or may not participate in the drafting of said documents. Bertus van Niekerk from Outcor Financial Management unpacks this process from his perspective as the service provider.
Joining Katlego Msomi in studio this week is Kerstin Jatho - MD at 4Seeds giving us a Master Class on negotiating power dynamics at work.
The Shmoko family started selling grilled chicken in 2015. Here, they share how they started the business and the challenges they still face.
Mbali Nkosi and Mpumi Mlambo share their insights and experiences in the broadcasting industry and how it has changed over the years.
Ngwazi fastfoods is known for its amazing kotas. Its founder discusses the importance of individuality and branding as an entrepreneur.
From qualifications to what he does in a day, Silviu Pauna, shares his knowledge on a career field in animation.
Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the following funding glossary terminology: executive summary, exit, exit strategy, expansion stage business, free cash flow, leveraged buyout and managed buyout.
Courageous leaders and organisations can change the world. Author and courage coach Simon Ekin gives us a Masterclass on how to lead with courage.
“It not what you know, but who you know.” Or so I have heard. That is the truth about networking. It is a vital tool for starting a business, keeping it running and helping it grow. Yasmeen Alli provides some useful definitions and tips for using networking in a way that will best benefit your business.
Glenice Ebedes has been a garden designer for six years. She shares her insights on the common misconceptions of garden work and ways to get a foot into the industry.
Lebogang Aphane began his body-building career in 1983. Since then he has travelled across the globe and built his own gym and fitness business in Tembisa. Here, he shares how it works and how he did it.
Yasmeen Alli takes a look at an area where most entrepreneurs feel like they have more control – the creditors control account. Samantha Weldon joins Yasmeen again, to help formulate sound creditors' guidelines.
The average person typically changes career paths up to seven times, according to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest. Despite the common nature of career-switching, nothing really prepares anyone on how to go about it. Vittee shares her insights on the best ways to change your career and how to know if that is really what you want.
Versatile personal trainer, Tsitso Lepheana, walks us through his fitness business, Hiitfitness, and the qualifications and skills needed to be a freelance personal trainer.
Sakhile Nhlangothi is a chef from Pretoria who has opened his own catering business. After obtaining his qualifications he has plucked up the courage to introduce gourmet food into township life and this is how he is doing it.
Bika Sibisi started his tyre business in Soweto in 2005 to combat the lack of jobs. Twelve years later he shares how he started and how his business has grown for others to learn.
What does “I want to be able to wash my face” mean in the world of funding? Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda from Smith Capital share their journey of self-funding all their businesses with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
You might be considering a career change – but what is the most strategic and effective way to transition to a completely new industry ? Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions gives us Masterclass in switching careers
Ronen Aires, CEO of Student Village, went through hair raising moments to secure funding for his start-up. He shares his journey of uncertainty, doubt and worries with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
TMG is a fastfood business growing slowly but the owners have big aspirations. TMG has made a name for itself and this is how they did it.
Daily life is filled with bad habits like chewing nails or procrastinating but when your bad habits start to affect your professional life it is time to take action. Stephanie Vermuelen, expert on emotional intelligence, tells us how to break our bad habits.
Today is the digital age and your business website could make or break you so getting it right is essential. Yasmeen Alli, academy manager at Raizcorp, shares everything you need to know about a business website, from the definition, to how to make yours perfect.
Chief copyright editor, Zethu Zulu and publisher and author, Thabisa Mahlape, discuss some of the misconceptions about writing as a career, what it entails, how it may change and the realities it brings.
Masterclass explores the key soft skills that can make all the difference to your career. Stephanie Vermeulen author of "EQ: Emotional Intelligence for Everyone” gives us a Masterclass on breaking bad habits.
Remember how children from the townships used to make wired cars to play with because their parents could not afford to buy them toys?
George who is originally from Soshaguve, North of Pretoria did not just stop there, he now owns an art wire business in Soweto and creating jobs for the youth. He takes us through to what motivated him to start the art wire business.
Dina Lilian a Speech Therapist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre welcomes On the Job into her life and gives information about life after university as a speech therapist.
Thabita founder of Thabie Mobile Spa gives an insight into her business and why she decided to have a mobile spa rather than a spa that people go to when they done at work or go and relax after a long day.
She talks about the type of equipment and products she needs with her mobile spa and how having more space will increase the value of her business.
Everything from websites to social media sites all need a coding guru to develop so that people can have easy access to information from a simple click of a button.
Camille Agon, Co-Founder and MD of We Think Code together with Sherwin Hulley student at We Think Code talk about a career as a coder and the day-to-day work done in coding.
Everyone wants to live a healthy life and taking care of their health is top priority. Pheladi Lamola owner of Tsebo Pharmacy explains why she decided to open up a pharmacy in the township without any funding.
In public relations the client is your first priority before anything else and Charlene Lamb Executive Director of ONSPOT Communications Management explains what it means to work in the public relations industry, from the client, to the media channels and the external public at large for the over-all results.