Big Small Business Show: Recent Episodes
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The Big Small Business Show aims to give viewers practical and down-to-earth business advice and is tailor-made for entrepreneurs. This programme gives great insight and tips to those who want to grow their ventures, as well as those who wanting to take the step towards entrepreneurship.
The show is hosted by Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, an internationally well-known business guru.
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If you want to exit employees, you need a good reason under law. You can’t dismiss employees just because you don’t like them or they irritate you. Heinrich Marx, SME HR Specialist, discusses some legal reasons, for example damage to property or breaking company rules.
It’s very important to have a performance management strategy around your sales team. In the words of Allon Raiz: "Performance management is a requirement for growth.” It’s advisable to set targets for your teams and let sales and marketing teams report to you as HOD, even though you’re the MD or CEO.
Gary Roux Junior joined his father in their family business called Aerial and Satellite City (AS City) as the MD, and his challenge is that it seems as if only himself and his father can close deals. He steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp on how to overcome this challenge.
Allon Raiz believes that entrepreneurs should gamify their sales ratios - set your ratios and start playing a game with yourself. How long did it take the last time to get to the right person? How much effort the last time? How much research the last time? To get tips around “loving the hunt” join Allon Raiz in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
What do you look for when you want to hire your first HR person? Step one is this person’s job description. What do you want Human Resources to do? Once you’re clear and you start searching for this person, it may unfortunately be a bit of trial and error until you find the right employee as very few business owners are successful the first time round. Heinrich Marx, HR Specialist: Small and Medium Businesses, unpacks.
How do you get competitive advantage? Specialise, specialise, specialise. The public needs to know you for one thing and seek your services for that one thing. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, guides Ginen Moodley from Moodley Attorneys around how to build a trusted brand and how to resist changing the brand too often with new offerings.
Allon Raiz firmly believes that having a business partner is a great advantage, especially when the person is totally different from you to balance out your weak points. To get tips on the advantages of having a partner, join Allon Raiz in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
When should you start thinking about an HR department? It’s not when you're having staff issues. It’s not when rival companies do so. Before you commit to this overhead, first have a look to see what can be outsourced and when you’re ready and you can comfortably afford it, create an HR department. Heinrich Marx, HR Specialist: Small and Medium Businesses, unpacks.
If you want to invest in a business, there are a few questions to ask yourself. Do you want a majority or minority stake? Do you see yourself as a partner or an investor - get involved in the day to day running or just attend board meetings? How are you going to get a return on investment and what is that return? Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, takes Tebogo Moloi from Oakantswe Construction and Projects on the journey of being a potential investor/partner.
Entrepreneurs play many roles; dreamers, architects, drivers, comforters, followers. Allon Raiz unpacks these principles in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
Human Resources is so much more than a department for complaints and disciplinary hearings. One of their roles is to implement company strategies, among many other things. In our new series around the ins and outs of HR departments, Heinrich Marx, an HR specialist for small and medium businesses, kicks off with what the role of an HR person is.
“It’s about the quality of your assets, not the quantity”. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, steps into conversation with Tyy Ford from Aktiv60 who manages gyms and physical rehabilitation centres. Allon also urges Tyy to walk away when a contract threatens his bottom line as the client may be the only one who ends up winning.
At the recent annual MTN Business App of the Year Competition, energetic Ndivhuwo Nthambeleni, co-developer of the Chillers Market App, was part of the team that won the Best Breakthrough Developer category. This app enables business owners to market their products and services on the app and reach clients all over South Africa.
Greylisting part 2: National Treasury is committed to give additional resources to the FIC, but it’s going slowly. A new development is that certain groups, including accountants, now have to FICA their clients and do a risk-rating on them. There are also quite a few changes in laws coming, including the Companies Act, to prevent the greylisting from happening. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA unpacks.
It’s sort-of accepted that South Africa will be greylisted in February 2023. How did it all start? Who is the FATF? What is greylisting? What will the impact be on SME’s? Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA joins Allon Raiz to unpack money laundering, terrorist financing and the struggle to get all banks on board to report suspicious transactions. The FIC is currently fighting a bit of a losing battle due to lack of resources.
Specialise. Build your brand around specialisation. Find the hardest thing to do in your industry. Specialise in that. The more specialisation it requires, the more money you can make. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, unpacks the principles of specialisation in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
Sales and pipelines in the FMCG industry goes hand in hand. You need to be out there on a daily basis to sell face to face, get the no’s, analyse why it was a no, re-group and try the next pipeline. You also need to remember that some pipelines involve a lot of red tape and long lead times. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks in the last episode of our series on how to build an FMCG brand.
A classic mistake many entrepreneurs make is to offer too many services and in the process they are known for none. Allon Raiz guides Kgomotso Ramatlou from Pishon Cleaning & Gardening Services to separate these two entities and in the end, choose one and specialise.
Establish a goal. That’s called the what. What are you trying to establish? Now two variables step in - if then and if not, then... The latter means you need to anticipate things not happening and change your strategy. if it works, you go on to then if. Plan, revisit, test, look at alternatives, execute what works or take a step backwards and start again. Allon Raiz unpacks these principles in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
Routes to market for FMCG products - look at the size of the market first, what are the main brands in that market, can competitors come in with cheaper products, what are the barriers to entry? Then you decide on the route to market. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan, unpacks.
It’s totally normal for business founders to do sales, marketing, finance, networking, operations & strategy all by themselves in the beginning days. But as the business grows, it’s important to decide which one of these duties to give away first to someone else to lead that part of the business. Dimakatso Ramahlodi from Maledi Fresh steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp.
Strategy is an overused and misused word. A target is not a strategy. A to-do list is not a strategy. Strategy is simply the choices you make around what to do and what not to do. Christine Williams, MD: 2 Connect unpacks practical tips on how to design a strategy that works for you.
For me: There are many factors to bring into account when you plan your deceased estate for your business. Are you the sole director? Do you have a business partner? Do you have shareholders? What happens to their shares when they pass away? Rolihlahla Vuzane from Kunokhar Chartered Accountants shares steps to keep in mind when you plan both your own estate and an estate around your business.
Entrepreneurs in the ICT space can now apply to become MTN re-sellers. You’ll be given access to training, tools and support to sell services such as mobile contracts, data, and connectivity, cloud and IoT solutions. This wonderful opportunity is available to both formal start-ups and established businesses. Apply now! Songezo Masiso from MTN Business unpacks.
If you give your clients what they want, you have a great product and you’ll sell without trouble. But then why is an overdraft recommended when things are actually going well? Sashen Moodley from iMita Building Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp.
Allon Raiz gives his feedback to the entrepreneurs, followed by our series on building a FMCG brand. How do you design your targets relative to your strategy? Automatic excel spreadsheet target-setting is actually something entrepreneurs should avoid. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks.
If your business is Product-Market fit, it’s great. If it’s Product-Margin fit as well, it’s a bargain. Allon Raiz gives tips on how to reach this ideal situation in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
In our Entrepreneurial Academy slot, Allon Raiz discusses husband-wife teams. It’s recommended that define their roles and that the person in charge has veto rights in this role. Also, discussions in the car are not meetings - a weekly meeting with an agenda is recommended.
Allon Raiz gives his feedback to the entrepreneurs, followed by our series on building a FMCG brand. Should I manufacture or outsource my product in the FMCG space? Nine out of 10 times it’s cheaper to outsource because if you manufacture yourself, you’re looking at a much longer lead time to build your business. Ryan “chef” Lurie, Founder of Namyajapan, unpacks.
Before you document processes and procedures, you need to build a “machine”. You build a part, refine it and remove yourself. Then you build the next part, refine it and remove yourself. Husband-and-wife team, Jozzler and Lulama Mochocho from Mochocho IT Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about handing over tasks to others.
Data visualisation has become an important aspect of how we put proposals together, how we sell and how we present. How do you take your information and put it in a snapshot, create a picture that paints a thousand words? David Zidel, Author and Business School lecturer, unpacks
What’s the difference between 4G and 5G? In a nutshell, 5G has faster speed and lower latency and what this means is, for example, that it makes remote medical operations possible. Sudipto Moitra, GM: ICT - MTN Enterprise unpacks the possibilities that 5G offers.
Entrepreneurs often feel agitated and added to work frustration are external factors out of their control such as loadshedding and interest rate hikes. Tafadzwa Makombe from Elevate Transformation Coaching gives tips on how to look at any given situation with different eyes.
It's better & easier to sell a different product into the same market, than it is to sell the same product into a new market. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, unpacks this tip in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
Supplier relationships - a good relationship with your supplier is worth more than finding a raw product at a cheaper price. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan, unpacks tips around growing your FMCG brand.
Many entrepreneurs have established customers but want to branch out into different fields where they have to build up new customers from scratch. Is it not better to introduce your new product to customers who already trust you? Sibusiso Malinga from Indalo Water Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
What are you good at, what are you bad at? You hire in what you’re bad at. Then you look at what you’re good at but you don’t like doing it. Then you hire that person in. In our Training Academy slot this week, Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, discusses how to hold on to what interests you and delegate the rest.
MOQ = minimum order quantity. You need to know this number to cost when volumes are low. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan, unpacks this concept when you’re building your FMCG brand.
When you want to grow, there are windows of opportunity in your market. If you miss them, you may find yourself in a commoditised environment and then it’s too late. But you may have to change your current role in the company to find & utilise these windows. Desiree Gopal from DG Lab Services steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
In our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz discusses cash management as a strategy. Build sources of cash, categorise these sources and build relationships with the sources, for example your business banker.
What's the difference between features and benefits displayed on the packaging of your FMCG product? And should you be straightforward or imply something so that the customers can complete the journey themselves? Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks.
Do you want to grow? If the answer is yes, is your cash flow geared for this process? How do you pay your suppliers and how do your clients pay you? If you’re running out of cash in the middle of this process, you need to put alternative measures in place. Anesh Sukhnandan, Founder of AT Business Solutions & Laptop Distributors, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz to discuss sustainable growth.
In our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz gives pointers to entrepreneurs who have the gift of the gab. Build your brand outside of you, build a team that is stronger than you and work on your core competencies.
You’ve built you brand and now you need to focus on your pricing strategy. Are you going for low quality and low price to distribute to a mass consumer group, or go the opposite way to high quality and high price. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks the strategies of economy, penetration, skimming and premium.
Bespoke furniture manufacturing, events, rentals, interior design... How does all of this fit into plans to franchise? And will the dream to train and transfer skills be part of the package? Cindy Malaza from Timeless Opulence steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about her goals for the future.
In our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz gives pointers around building your sales functionalities. Ask for referrals. Build channel partners. Build combo packs - combine products / services with other entrepreneurs.
What do you have to keep in mind when you position your FMCG brand? There are general and specific products /categories and not only do you have to choose, you need to keep your competitors in mind at all times. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks.
If you’re thinking of importing products with your label on it, you need to remember that you may need to order big quantities. Do you have warehouse facilities to store stock? Bonani Baloyi, MD of MPE Fire Services, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
In our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz gives pointers around scaling, starting with the fact that investors look at your board and EXCO. What is the structure of your team? What is the rhythm of the team? How do you as CEO/MD manage your team? These are all questions to keep in mind if you have scaling plans.
Once you’ve designed your FMCG product, you need to design the packaging. Is it catchy? What size is it? What colour did you use? Will it hold up during transport? Did you keep printing costs in mind? Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks.
The lockdown forced some retailers to look at local producers instead of importing. This created a classical dilemma for Trudy Mkansi from Ambesha Africa who manufactures African patio furniture. Does she go into retail with her own brand or should she manufacture for established retail outlets?
When you design a FMCG product, make sure the ingredients are freely available, that you’re able to secure supply and that you’re able to find cheap & reliable alternatives. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan kicks off our new series on how to build an FMCG product from scratch and the topic today is the design of your product.
Sometimes your product is just not totally suitable for local consumption and you need to devise a strategy to sell internationally. If you really want to sell locally, your prices would need to reflect “exclusivity”. Siyanda Mhlahlo, Co-founder of Pex Lifestyle, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
The culture of the blame-game is strong in business. How do you as employer stop this? You can’t. What you can do, is to guide your employees to self-discover why certain situations make them angry, sad, aggressive etc. Nikki Seberini, Mind Freedom Fighter, unpacks.
OnThePulse @MTNza is a drive aimed at the youth of South Africa. They are asked to post videos of their passion points on all social media platforms using these tags, and the winners will receive internships with various captains of industry. Mirriam Mathebula unpacks.
Qalisa Hub offers incubation programmes specifically aimed at township entrepreneurs and the end goal is to get these entrepreneurs to the space where they can apply for funding. Sanjay Soni, Co-founder: Qalisa Hub, unpacks.
In our Training Academy, Allon Raiz gives tips on how parents can assist their children to become financially savvy and how to support their path towards financial literacy.
An unusual and stimulating conversation with a 10-year-old markets & shares expert, funding opportunities if you follow ESG principles and training tips on how to assist your children to become financially savvy
Daniel Boswell is a 10-year-old market and shares expert as well as an investor. He plans to be a dollar millionaire by the age of 18 and reads books on war strategies for fun. Allon Raiz steps into conversation with this bright and unusual young man with firm opinions about tech company shares, bitcoin and the economic status of the world in general. Not to be missed!
Greg Walsh from G&G Productions started his entrepreneurial career as a waiter while he was studying. A while later, he became a shareholder in the annual matric Rage events and his entrepreneurial journey started to make these events more safe, more spectacular and more memorable.
Covid lockdown hits. Retrenching loyal staff broke Greg's heart. He had to, because he lost his offices and had a 700% reduction in turnover. In December of 2020, the 24/7 media attention and attacks started, accusing him of culpable homicide. The onslaught was so fierce, Greg contemplated suicide.
When Greg realised he’s not going to jail, he recorded a 10 minute-long social media video in one take and it went viral. In this video he slammed the media for reporting false information about him and the management of the Rage events simply for the sake of clicks. Over a period of time, the sun started shining again, but the scars still run deep.
The “lean business canvass” is an ideal tool as it reflects your whole business on one page, one “canvass". Instead of typed documents, you write on post-its and move them around on the canvass or replace them as your business changes. David Zidel, Author and Business School lecturer, unpacks.
Do you want to interact with your customers via digital channels and specifically via the user’s mobile device? There’s good news - MTN Business will come to YOU to set it up! Dr Megan Vercueil, Head of Mobility, unpacks.
How do you start your day as an entrepreneur? Do you get drowned in emails first thing in the morning or in social media updates? It’s probably not an ideal situation. Ronen Aires, High Performance Coach, unpacks how the right habits can put you on a path to success.
What is greenwashing when it comes to ESG? It’s misleading marketing and incomplete and/or misleading reporting. Namhla Saba, MD of Integrated Marketing, unpacks.
If you claim(ed) with SARS for working from home, you’ll be audited. Finish and klaar. You also need to remember there’s a tax consequence if you claim home office and it never lapses, even if you stop trading. Pieter Faber from SAICA unpacks.
Government announced The National Integrated Small Enterprise Development Masterplan and it’s open for public comment until 10 June. Dr Sharon Smulders from SAICA unpacks how government wants to grow small business, but there still seems to be a few hick-ups.
It’s really important that your product should at some point in time become part of your strategy instead of the business revolving around product only. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, unpacks tips on how to do this in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.
ESG is all about carbon footprints. If you use solar power instead of electricity, you’ll score higher. But if you use borehole water excessively, you’ll lose points because the carbon footprint is too high. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, unpacks.
If you make use of service providers and you want to scale, where should the growth be? internally or externally? More staff or more external contractors? Darryn Van Den Berg, MD: Passion4Performance, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
It’s important that a business owner drives sales him/herself while growing a venture and in the process develops an academic relationship with unsuccessful sales. Emmanuel Murumbi, founder of Airbag & Dash Repairs, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
It’s actually quite shocking to hear what the carbon footprint of computers is. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, gives valuable tips around sustainable business models to replace stock, especially computers.
Go out there, sell and make peace with rejection. In a new slot called Entrepreneurial Academy, Allon Raiz unpacks valuable tips, for example, try new selling techniques. If you’re unsuccessful, you can blame the technique - instead of losing heart, you can try and try again with new techniques.
Agent, licensee, or owning a branch? Which way do you go in another country? These are factors to consider when you expand internationally. Jean-Paul d’Abbadie, MD of GAAP Point of Sale, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
How do you keep ESG records? Make sure you collect the relevant data you’d like to report on, strategise it into a policy, implement the policies and collect supporting evidence & documentation. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, unpacks.
Government is a key purchaser for goods & services and SME’s should have a regular look at available tenders. They should also make sure they’re applying to a valid tender process, not a fraudulent one. Natashia Soopal from SAICA unpacks key points for doing business with government.
Having one big client is a blessing, but if anything goes wrong, you may find yourself out of the market altogether. Kammy Naidoo from Busfin Consulting steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
Why should small business take note of ESG? Because SME’s operate in an eco-system where ESG is taken seriously and they can position themselves to become a preferred supplier. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, unpacks.
Employees may take negative feedback personally, but the employer shouldn't change his/her leadership style for fear of what an employee’s reaction may be. Niki Seberini, Mind Freedom Fighter, unpacks.
Following the recent additional spectrum allocations, MTN can now provide exclusive networks to customers. Another benefit is faster and more reliable service in rural areas. Ernest Paul, GM: Network Operations - MTN SA, unpacks.
How do you reach clients who want to feel the texture of your product first before they buy it? Dimakatso Dlamini, Founder of Katso Lux Curtains, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
G = Governance in ESG. It refers to a strong & ethical leadership group that creates strategies around sustainability, adheres to laws & regulations related to their sector/industry and reports accordingly. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, unpacks.
Eskom’s loadshedding cost her her business in 2008. Then a Twitter war cost her R6.5 million. In a very inspiring conversation, Janine Hills, CEO of Janine Hill Authentic Leadership, gives great insight on how to go through and around the trauma of being an entrepreneur.
Social in ESG refers to to people. What are the working conditions for your employees, what are your labour practices, how do you handle elements of inequality and how do you engage with society. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking unpacks how to keep record of these social elements to attract funders.
How do you run an ethically sound business? “You can be legally right and morally so wrong”. Wise words from Bonang Mohale, author of Behold the Turtle - Thoughts on Ethically Principled Leadership.
SAICA offers training programmes on all levels of government, from local to national, to raise the standards of financial reporting. Odwa Benxa, Project Director: Public Sector at SAICA unpacks these initiatives.
The E in ESG refers to the Environment: climate change, deforestation, fossil fuel, waste disposal, the carbon footprint that businesses leave as well as pollution concerns. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, unpacks.
Expansion and scaling into regions when you’re holding & distributing stock in the spaza shop space is logistically very tricky. Brian Makwaiba, CEO of Vuleka, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
Breathwork assists you to regulate your emotions & your mood and you can use breathing techniques to either calm you down before a difficult meeting or pipe you up if you’re tired. Ronen Aires, a high performance coach, unpacks.
ESG is short for environmental, social and governance policies. These are non-financial factors, but more and more funders want to see SME's records for actively participating in the goals that ESG sets. Namhla Saba, MD: Integrated Thinking, kicks off our new series focused on ESG.
MTN Made for Skhokho is a phenomenal bundle product for all business owners and it’s flying off the shelves for a good reason. Songezo Masiso from MTN Business speaks from the heart about this product that was developed to support especially the informal business sector.
Sometimes it’s difficult to make the mind-shift to become the sales person in your company again, especially when you’ve been hands on with operational matters for a long time. Darshen Moodley from Sagewise Audio Visual Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.
Who manufactures IoT devices? And it will be a pleasant surprise to hear how many South African-manufactured IoT components are exported. Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks in the last interview around our series on the Internet of Things.
It’s that time of the year again! The annual Pitch & Polish entrepreneurial competition is open for entries with great prizes and opportunities on offer. Marion Zeller, Head of Marketing at Raizcorp, shares all the details.
Social entrepreneurship for profit means you’re doing good while making money. Tumi Mabitsela from Mpilo Mobile, enters into a discussion with Allon Raiz about expanding her business model into Africa.
IoT is here to stay and as data availability expands & gets bigger and better, IoT devices will get bigger and better and cost less. Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.
As of 1 January 2022, ALL businesses need to have a PAIA manual, no matter how big or small the business is. No more exemptions. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA unpacks.
Does scaling mean more suppliers or more employees? Caitlin Garden, co-owner of The Media Drawer, enters into a discussion with Allon Raiz about overseas expansion.
“If it connects to the internet, it’s an IoT device.” In SA we already have smart plugs and smart lights. And smart fridges and smart microwaves are on the way. Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.
“Innovation is about solving problems. Encourage your employees to identify problems.” Dr McLean Sibanda, author of Nuts and Bolts, unpacks.
Join Allon Raiz in conversation with Pieter Faber and Dr Sharon Smulders from SAICA as they highlight the most important aspects of the 2022 Budget Speech, especially the parts related to small business.
What is a Raspberry Pi? And how does it fit into the Internet of Things? Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.
Local content, aka localisation, is high on government’s agenda to create employment. Luncedo Mtwentwe, MD: Vantage Advisory, gives guidance on how SME owners can position themselves to participate in tenders.
Well-known and highly respected Prof. Bonang Mohale steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about his latest book, African culture, his lesser known journey as an investor and how he sees small businesses transforming the economy
What is a Raspberry Pi? And how does it fit into the Internet of Things? Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.
You’re an employer and you just got the really bad news that a contact has been cancelled. How do you keep your emotions & thoughts in check so that you can continue with your day? Niki Seberini, Mind Freedom Fighter, unpacks.
The partners of Alpha One Aviation join Allon Raiz in studio to discuss funding options, expansion of their drone business and to explore the path of finding a footprint in Africa.
From farm to fork - IoT sensors are now being deployed from where food is grown until it’s sold, starting with measuring soil moisture to monitoring temperatures right up until the moment you buy the produce. Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks.
Priashan Pakiriy from MTN Business unpacks their new offering called MTN Microsoft Teams Direct Routing whereby one can now make and receive calls on MS Teams at cheaper rates than cell phone calls.
When all is said and done, the best salesperson is the SME owner him/herself. Nothing beats being the face of the business & the brand. Dipuo Phakathi, CEO of Denic Cabinets, discusses accessing new markets with Allon Raiz
What’s the difference between a cell phone and an IoT device? Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks.
Many business owners were penalised by SARS for “late” submissions of provisional tax and they didn't understand why. Sharon Smulders from SAICA unpacks how one should keep track if one’s still a provisional tax payer or not.
Government recently acquired a dollar loan from the World Bank Group and it raised many questions. Pieter Faber and Dr Sharon Smulders from SAICA unpack the loan terms, repayment obligations, GDP debt ratios and the general impact on the South African economy
What is LoRaWAN? Long Range Wide Area Network. In a nutshell, it’s a private network server with an outdoor range of 16
Dr McLean Sibanda, MD: Bigen Group Limited, joins Allon Raiz in conversation about intellectual property (IP) and patents. "Keep your patent a secret until you’re sure it has commercial merit. Then file a provisional patent application.
Thokozani Mathenjwa, Co-founder of iGemmer, finds himself right now in a classical entrepreneurial dilemma. He steps into conversation with Allon Raiz around the catch-22 situation of requiring funding to grow but he firstly has to prove a demand for his product
Why is IoT only taking off now? The short answer? Data availability. Ewald Fourie, CEO of IoTdc, unpacks
One of the key points of sales is to guide your client towards opportunities that are awaiting them. Richard Mulholland, Founder of Missing Link, unpacks the concept of identifying and then slaying your client’s dragons
Sipamandla Manqele, Founder of Local Village Foods, has the right product, the packaging is perfect, but… customers don’t walk into shops yet to demand that it must be available on the shelves. She shares her journey with Allon Raiz and asks for guidance around partners and funding
Ewald Fourie, CEO of IoTdc, unpacks the basics of IoT (Internet of Things) by explaining how IoT regulates sprinkler systems on farms
Christine Kritzas, Creator of Smart Heart Board Game & Counselling Psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia, partnered with Dr. Saliha Afridi and together they revamped the original game aimed at developing emotional intelligence in children, change the way they interact with others and express themselves. She shares the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey with Allon Raiz
What is IoT (the Internet of Things)? This is the first question in our new series where we will systematically unpack this world where devices communicate with one another via the internet. Ewald Fourie, CEO of IoTdc, unpacks the basics.
MTN Business launched a great new product called MTN Made for Skhokho. It’s aimed at the informal business sector, especially those operating in townships, while at the same time offering great value to any entrepreneur. Kholo Magagane, Head of Marketing at MTN Business unpacks
Nicholas Riemer, CEO & Co-founder of The Invigilator, spotted a gap in the market when exam-writing moved to an online platform and immediately co-developed an app that’s now widely used all over SA. Nicholas is also the overall winner of the annual SAICA Top-35-under-35 competition
MTN Business had a magnificent year supporting small business - the App of the Year awards, the App Academy, the Go Show, to name but a few. Kholo Magagane, Head of Marketing at MTN Business, shares their entrepreneurial success stories for 2021.
What's the difference between a Pty (Ltd) and a sole proprietor when it comes to budgeting for expenses? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question.
Sisters & co-founders of Positive Pants Boutique, Roxie van der Venter and Monie Freeme, are expanding into international waters and Allon Raiz guides them on how to ward of competition as well as give them advice about being the face of the business.
Marc-Gregory is a visual artist and asked Allon for guidance on how to work in the business, not on it. Allon Raiz humorously replied that it’s the first time he’s ever had this question :)
What should you do with net profit after tax? Put it back into the budget or spend it? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
The Companies Amendment Bill was released for comment in September. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA unpacks the impact on small business related to the pay gap disclosure, submissions of annual returns, company records and beneficial ownership.
The recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) was jam-packed with announcements related to SME's. Pieter Faber and Gigi Nyanin from SAICA unpack the most relevant statements.
“Should I make provision for VAT and PAYE in my cash flow budget?" George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question.
Entrepreneurs in South Africa are stressed out and it seems as if it won’t change any time soon. "How do I make myself not feel?" Ronen Aires, high-performance & wellness coach, shares techniques on how to assist your body to relax so that you have the energy to start the new day.
Peterson Khumalo, Director of KnM Chartered Accountants, joins Allon Raiz in conversation around how to prepare entrepreneurs for growth and scaling. Allon guides that a good starting point would be to train entrepreneurs to deliver smooth and polished elevator sales pitches
“What should be considered in a cash flow budget?" George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
Online gaming - whether you’re an entrepreneur who’s playing games for stress relief purposes or your children are playing, there are online dangers to be aware of, especially when it comes to the kids. Ross Saunders, a specialist in data privacy and cyber security, unpacks
The onset of Covid restrictions changed the face of sales tremendously with many conversations now taking place online. There are however certain basic sales principles that stay intact. Dylan Baxter, a sales expert, unpacks
How do I put a Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget together? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
“The idea is not to sell your product, it’s to sell a meeting. Sell the opportunity to meet.” Wise words from Allon Raiz to Lerato Mohlala, founder of Letha Lethu, a company that specialises in imports/exports and custom clearances
Mark Willoughby and Teresa Settas from One Energy seeks to recruit more franchisees for their solar energy company, but their requirements are not run-of-the-mill. Allon Raiz guides them to look at the process from a completely different angle
"My costs go up. When do I put my prices up? At the same time?" George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
Failing, failure... You can either get consumed by it while it’s happening, or your can simply see it as inevitable and learn from it. Lindile Xoko, author of The Young Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Using Failure as a Shortcut to Success, unpacks
Carmen Jordaan from Whole Earth Recycling wishes to grow her business and Allon Raiz guides her how to identify which process may become cheaper during a scaling process
What should be taken into account when budgeting for a seasonal business? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
Uncapped LTE data packages create certainty that key aspects of a business will never be interrupted due to lack of data. Priashan Pakiriy introduces MTN Business Uncapped
Andile Sasanti from Sasanti King, offers veggie yoghurts and Allon Raiz guides him to how to go around the fact that his product is a bit more expensive than “normal” yoghurts
Is there a way to guess what prices are going to be in the future in order to budget accordingly? George Diab, CEO GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question.
Sales teams must be trained, even when SME owners says they don't have the time to do so. Untrained sales personnel gets frustrated and leave. Dylan Baxter, a sales expert, unpacks
Khaya Maloney from Afrileap, grows hops on the rooftop of a building in Constitutional Hill. Allon Raiz guides him to calculate cost per square meter in order to attract investors
What should I do if I go over budget? George Diab, CEO GAS Accounting, unpacks this entrepreneurial question
Due diligence can be a simple or a very complex process. Simple, if financials only give a workable picture, or complicated when it’s extended to tax matters, loans and shareholders. Jeneen Galbraith from Galbraith Rushby unpacks
Anastasia Mashobane, founder of the Mashobane Group, has too many services on offer. Allon Raiz guides her to do the difficult thing, and that is to choose and then specialise
What is the difference between a budget and a forecast? George Diab, CEO GAS Accounting, unpacks this entrepreneurial question
Kgomotso Malope, Founder of Motso Designed, offers wallpaper with a distinct African look and feel. Allon Raiz guides her on what to take into consideration if she wants to export internationally
How do you start to compile a business budget? George Diab, CEO GAS Accounting, unpacks the basics of a budget.
If you want your brand to be known in Africa, do you task internal departments, or hire an external company? Karabo Songo, Group CEO: Brave Group, unpacks important key points
Kholofelo Masha from Xesha Timepieces offers locally designed and manufactured watches. Allon Raiz guides him around international sales and how to manage internal growth during the next phase
A business budget can be quite complicated. In our new series around budgeting questions, George Diab, CEO GAS Accounting, unpacks the basics of a budget
The cost of the riots in KZN is still being calculated. Naeem Asvat, Regional Executive: Eastern Region (KZN) - SAICA, unpacks the comprehensive Business Rescue programme that’s available to affected SME owners at no cost.
Is there a “stress off” button? Yes, there is. And not just one. Richard Sutton, Health Educator, keeps it real with practical tips on what to do when the stress gets too much.
It's really important to select your target market correctly before you even start the process of sales. Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan SME Funding, unpacks the why and how.
Nick Sproule, CEO of Blackstone Futures, is running a successful business and wants to expand. Allon Raiz guides him to look at it from a different angle and then decide on the when and how.
Directors Jono Leaf-Wright and Ashley Kotzin from Action Sports SA, get guidance from the panel on how to attract more clients to their sport facilities during office hours.
There is a big possibility that you may actually break your business with new ideas. Lee Naik, CEO: TransUnion, gives great insight into when you should hold back a bit.
An app called Khula! won the MTN Business App of the Year competition. The interview with this lively group of determined young men is not to be missed!
Jandre de Beer and Gilbert Kumpukwe from V8 Media joins Allon Raiz as his guests. They are in a phase of rapid growth and Allon guides them on systems & procedures, as well as client selections.
There are many different styles of leadership. Are you set in your style or can you jump from style to style depending on the leadership required at the time? Nolitha Fakude, Director of Companies, gives great insight into this matter.
Monalisa Sam, MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, gives tips around the different types of advertising platforms available to you and how to choose the right one to suit your budget and intended reach.
MTN Business heard their clients. Some need more data, some more phone time, some want to transfer balances to others. Megan Vercueil, Head of Mobility: MTN Business, unpacks their exciting new offering “Made for Business”.
Many business owners and leaders struggle to find the balance between working and making time for family, for exercise and simply for me-time. Lee Naik, CEO: TransUnion, unpacks his approach to finding this balance.
Caleb David, founder and CEO of Versatile Commodity Traders, gets guidance from Allon Raiz on how to secure more loyal clients in the petroleum industry by changing his outlook on what type of company he is running.
Portia Mngomezulu, MD of Portia M Skin Solutions, gets guidance from the panel on how to navigate the road of expansion and rapid growth.
Influence = to deliberately and purposefully use you energy as a leader judiciously. Join us for more words of wisdom from Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA).
Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan SME Finance, unpacks what funding leverage means and how small business owners can use it to their advantage.
David Seinker, CEO of The Business Exchange, gets guidance from the panel on how to mitigate the imminent arrival of an international competitor.
Lee Naik, CEO: TransUnion Africa, unpacks the words “tough times” and gives tips on how leaders could steer the boat through turbulent waters.
Monalisa Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, shares her experience of becoming a first-time mother and the challenges of getting back into the work space.
Cezanne Britain, Founder: Britain Renecke, has a legal practice that mostly relies on word of mouth referrals for growth. Allon Raiz gives her tips on how to grow her network to speed up the process.
Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, unpacks what an A-team exists of, how to choose the team and how to nurture them to full potential.
Paula Sartini, CEO of BrandQuantum, unpacks what the initial purpose of a tag-line is and how tag-lines evolve and change as the business grows.
Hudson Raath, founder of Enterprise Ethanol, has an unusual leadership style whereby he lets his staff determine their own leave and encourages them to work from home first to avoid peak hour traffic. Can he be called the ideal boss?
Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, joins us to share his take on why leaders should have integrity and what this word means in the world of business.
Bronwyn Echardt and Lerato Ramasodi joins us to unpack the entrepreneurial value of attending a Pitch & Polish workshop. Book your seat!
Junior Mmotla, founder of Mamagasehome, adapted his clothing range successfully to make provision for a different market, but selling his range online proves to have some challenges. Niki Seberini, a mind freedom fighter, unpacks the need to be right and how people can become addicted to winning an argument, irrespective of it being in the office or at home. Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan SME Finance, unpacks the somewhat complex process of mezzanine funding.
Lois Bright, founder of Initiate International, joins Allon Raiz to discuss time management, cash flow challenges and the difficulties of being a good manager. Belinda Mapongwana, founder of Mapongwana Attorneys, left a job at a high-profile law firm simply because she believed in herself and didn’t doubt for one moment that she can make it on her own. Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan SME Finance, gives a straight-forward breakdown of the expectations of different parties when it comes to funding.
Mic Mann, co-founder of Mann Made, unpacks cryptocurrencies; where it started and what the future may hold. Xolani Luvuno unpacks his psyche of steel to get off drugs & alcohol and set his sights on finishing the Comrades Marathon on crutches. Part 2/2 - “Addicted to running”. Pieter Faber from SAICA unpacks the new deadline of 31 October for tax e-filing submissions & also gives tips on submitting supporting documents separately to speed up processing.
Mic Mann, co-founder of Mann Made, unpacks blockchain, a complex technology that’s currently shaping the future. Xolani Luvuno won the hearts of millions of South Africans when he completed the Comrades Marathon on crutches. Join us for part 1/2 titled “Life on the streets”. Dr Ryan Van Den Bergh from MTN joins us to share the outcome of successful pilots MTN SA conducted to test the imminent 5G technology.
Geoff Saner, founder of Creative Incentives, joins the panel for insight on how to adapt his 30-year old business to be more in line with recent views on incentives and the value they bring. Adam Craker, CEO of IQbusiness, shares that it’s not a waste of time or resources to do good to smaller businesses because it eventually drives growth. Bongeka Nodada from SAICA, unpacks how the changes to IFRS9 and IFRS15 are going to impact on your business. Do you have debtors? Then you shouldn’t miss this interview.
Debbie Waller Nafte, MD of Swift Momentum - Jozi, joins Allon Raiz to unpack the challenges in the world of the IT & Tech recruitment space. Adam Craker, CEO of IQbusiness, unpacks how to use a company as a force for good and how businesses of all sizes can do this. Lindile Xoko from MTN Business and Andile Khumalo from MSG Africa, share exciting news about the change in format for “I’m an Entrepreneur” workshops on offer for the rest of the year.
Yashmita Bhana, CEO of Nihka Technology Group, joins Allon Raiz to unpack her journey during growth phases. It’s not always easy to let go when employees felt like family but more formal structures are now a necessity. Mathe Moshoeshoe, founder of Moshoeshoe Properties, unpacks how she made loads of money, lost it all, the emotional impact of this situation and how she pulled herself back into being successful. Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, gives insight into why you should log on to LinkedIn on a daily basis and put out posts, publish articles and connect with like-minded people.
Taryn Gill, founder of The Perfect Hair, joins Allon Raiz to unpack her journey into the retail space. Mathe Moshoeshoe, founder of Moshoeshoe Properties, unpacks how she saw the gap in the market and took it, leading to great success in business. Stay tuned for part 2 where it all went pear-shaped and Mathe had to bounce back. Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, gives insight into what your LinkedIn profile should look like, especially your profile photo.
Grant money can be a good thing or a bad thing. It can become a crutch or a bridge, an asset or a liability. Join Allon Raiz and Kumaran Padayachee for a look at grant money from all angles. Zibu Masotobe, business leader based in KZN, unpacks the speed with which money comes and goes, especially if it feeds an emotional need. Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, gives insight into the advantages of being on the LinkedIn platform, the biggest B2B marketing tool available.
Michael Baretta, founder of [dot]GOOD, offers sustainable marketing campaigns to companies who do good. He joins Allon Raiz for a discussion around his business and his short terms goals.
Zibu Masotobe, a dynamic business woman based in KZN, gives insight into how to get to know yourself and the entrepreneurial importance of doing so.
Monalisa Sam, MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, gives insight into the dilemma of business owners getting addicted to the limelight once they’ve been exposed to the media.
Rhulani Shibambor, owner of Kota King, joins the panel in studio where they guide him on his expansion plans in terms of opening more outlets as well as the mobile kitchens he has in mind. Zibu Masotobe is a dynamic young businesswoman based in KZN, and in a leadership series, she gives her insightful take on the value of education. Join us for a quick masterclass in Sales 101 when Darryl Price, a sales expert, unpacks how to find potential clients and the planning process that goes with it.
Lee du Preez, founder of BEE Novation, joins the panel in studio where they guide him to look at the strengths of both his company and himself from a different angle. Stefan Garlicki is a two time SA Champion in Downhill Mountain Biking as well as an aspiring world champion. Join us for comparisons between the world of business and the world of sport. The POPI Act has been on the mind of many, and now it seems that the effective date is imminent. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA joins us with more information.
What should I focus on? Is it sales? Or is it production? OK – if I focus on sales, I need to appoint someone to take over my other role. How many successful sales do I need for the additional salary? Join us to get to the answer. “Leaders should have the courage of their conviction to speak truth to power.” Join Bonang Mohale, CEO: Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), for a powerful take on courageous leadership. MTN Business recently hosted a very successful Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass in Cape Town. The two days were filled with training opportunities to empower business owners to race with machines, rather than against them.
Can the way you dress, speak or introduce people get you the business or did you just lose that contract because you’re authentic and true to yourself? Join the panel to get their take on this matter. “The quickest way to disaster is to start action programmes without a vision.” Join Bonang Mohale, CEO: Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), for a powerful take on visionary leadership. What are niche funders? Why should you do research to find them and match them with your particular type of business? Kumaran Padayachee, CEO: Spartan SME Finance, gives tips on how to access finance that’s readily available
Lisa Lyhne, COO at The Sun Exchange, joins Allon Raiz to unpack the unusual yet beneficial business of selling stakes in solar energy panels to the public. What is servant leadership? Bonang Mohale, CEO: Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), gives a powerful rendition of his take on this concept. What is meant with the term “The right face of the business”? Monalisa Sam, MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, unpacks a touchy topic.
At the BDTV SME Summit that was recently hosted in Joburg, the delegates were given an opportunity to ask the panel any question they wanted to. Join us for this open Q & A session. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, shares how it happened that he took the stage as a stand-up comedian and the positive impact it had on him being a CEO. Millions of businesses compete for attention in the online space. How do you get noticed? Pierre Cassuto, GM: Honeykome, give us some tips.
We bring you a programme that was recorded at the recent BDTV SME Summit. A business owner from Polokwane won the lucky draw and joins the panel on stage for a discussion on how to brand and market his five pharmacies. Maropeng Modiba, founder of Deline Investments, joins the panel on stage for guidance on how to brand his five pharmacies so that a clear marketing plan can be developed. Kgothatso Montjane is a Paralympic tennis player and faces the same challenges that business owners do on a daily basis. Meet a lady with a remarkable psyche to succeed. In this day and age, your business just has to have an online presence. Why? Pierre Cassuto, GM: Honeykome, explains the marketing principles that came with the internet and smart phones.
Pieter Faber (SAICA) and Prof Sharon Smulders (UNISA) join the panel to discuss the impact of the 2018 Budget Speech on small business. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a B Corporation is, the advantages of being registered as a B Corp, and how it ties in with running a purposeful business. What is it that you want out of digital marketing? Do you open platforms everywhere without a plan? Pierre Cassuto, GM: Honeykome, gives practical tips on how to go about it.
Mpumelelo Dube & Jorge Manjate Jr from Showentell Advertising, get guidance from Allon Raiz on how to identify what they can bring to the table to compete with bigger players in the industry. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a conscious company is. Are you conscious of how your business is being run on a day-to-day basis? Are you in the delivery industry? Do you have industrial fridges? Do burst geysers cost you money? MTN Business has the IoT solutions for you.
The panel guides Paul Bartels, founder of Waterbok, on how to take his start-up business to the next level by identifying markets and solve manufacturing challenges. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a purposeful business is. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? How do you identify a purpose? Kumaran Padayachee, CEO: Spartan SME Finance, unpacks whether your funding need is real and if the challenge doesn’t perhaps lie somewhere else.
The panel guides Paul Bartels, founder of Waterbok, on how to take his start-up business to the next level by identifying markets and solve manufacturing challenges. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a purposeful business is. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? How do you identify a purpose? Kumaran Padayachee, CEO: Spartan SME Finance, unpacks whether your funding need is real and if the challenge doesn’t perhaps lie somewhere else.
This week on The Big Small Business Show - the panel assists father Solly & son Yu-sha Said to put a succession plan in place for 50-year old family business Solly Said’s Karate, Kickboxing and Fitness Centre. Miles Crisp, Group CEO: Tarsus Technology Group, unpacks what is required from business leaders during phases of contraction in the business. Darryl Prince, a sales expert, gives tips on how to identify the right person in a company to present your sales pitch to.
On the Big Small Business Show this week we look at the ins and outs of competition, discuss why business leaders should have interviewing skills and Kumaran Padayachee gives insight into the role that cash flow forecasting plays in raising finance.
We look at various business expansion options, discuss why self-mastery is an important tool for leaders and give you insight into what should be in place before you apply for funding. Lethabo Mokoena, founder of Walk Fresh, joins Allon Raiz and the panel to discuss expansion plans for his shoe care and cleaning business.
On the show this week, we look at the challenges of diversifying your business, discuss what the protocols are to become a board member and give you insight on why it’s not ideal to spend money on branding ahead of time. Hezron Louw, co-founder of Sumting Fresh, joins Allon Raiz and the panel to discuss systems & procedures for his business in the food industry.
Nolitha Fakude, Director of Companies, unpacks change management as a key competence for business leaders.
Professor Sharon Smulders from UNISA unpacks the survey commissioned by SAICA to do research on how much it costs businesses to be tax compliant.
David Gitonga, founder and MD of Wemasoft, (a software development company), assists his clients to streamline their purchase processes and increase employee productivity. Allon Raiz visits him in his office for a one-on-one conversation about his offerings, and David is guided to look at his venture as if he’s a competitor in order to record his strengths and weaknesses.
Allon Raiz: CEO of Raizcorp, Kumaran Padayachee: CEO of Spartan and Monalisa Sam: MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, enter into a lively debate about how tricky the process of referrals can be, irrespective of whether you make one or request one.
Warren Bonheim, CCO from Zinia joins Alan in this week's edition of Psyche of Success, an incredible story of somebody that goes from zero to hero and shares his experiences in what not to do when your business is doing well. Joe Mathekga from CIPC and Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA about format changes to the submission of annual financial statements to CIPC which will take effect from 2018
Need to nail down an effective sales approach for your business but not sure how to do it? Join the conversation tonight where the experts take a look at the various techniques to sales and why hiring a sales executive is not always the right answer. Nicole Msibi, co-founder of Before Time Indlondlo Events, gets guidance from the panel on why a shorter name for her business is a good idea and they also unpack why sales is best done by the owner him/herself.
Arno von Helden and Fikile Kgobe from Standard Bank were part of the team that was announced as overall winners for the MTN App of the Year competition. They are joined by Mandisa Ntloko from MTN Business in studio and both the winning app and an initiative called STEM is discussed.
The difference between public and private tenders is that the first consists of boxes that need to be ticked and the latter requires personal relationships. Father Jan and son Kgomotso Mamunyani from Mamonyane Construction get guidance from the panel on why they should choose between government and private tenders as these two types of tenders require totally different approaches.
Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks how you can become a marketing leader by thinking out the box. Tony Da Fonseca, Chairman of FASA, unpacks their franchising goals and vision for the future in order to create more job opportunities.
December is coming up and traditionally it’s a time to relax. But many a business owner worries about the new year right through the holidays and therefore doesn’t rest properly. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, Kumaran Padayachee, CEO: Spartan and Monalisa Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, share tips on how to strategise for the new year ahead of time so that you can take a well-deserved and peaceful break in December.
Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks what archetypes are, how to find out what type you are and then run your business accordingly. Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, unpacks what retail mash-up (also known as “business unusual”) is.
Minanawe Marketing is a niche marketing company and their focus is on the emerging informal market. GM Michele Thackwray and long-standing employee Fats Maluleka, join the panel for a discussion on how to deal with contracts that are often seasonal and receive tips on how to keep employees busy during the quiet times.
Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks innovation leadership, for example how inventing a stabbing spear gave Shaka Zulu an advantage over warriors using assegais. Ricardo Teixeira CFP®, COO: BDO Wealth Advisers, gives insight into the business terminology “risk & reward”.
Garron Zlotnick, founder and CEO of Alphacell and Qvend, joins the panel for a discussion on who his competitors are in the industry of pre-paid self-service kiosks and cashier operated points of sale systems.
Carl Ballot, Board Member of Enactus SA, unpacks the amazing entrepreneurial ventures university students embark on in order to uplift communities in their immediate environment. Dean Carlson, CEO of BrainFarm, unpacks the impact high-profile international speakers had on both himself and his business.
“I have a great idea. Why can’t I get funding?” Simply put, ideas can’t be funded... Or can they? That’s the debate amongst our experts tonight. We’ll also be bringing you some top tips on what funders look for on application forms for finance, discuss the importance of a sound financial track record, and give you insight into the general mindset of funders.
Dean Carlson, CEO of BrainFarm, unpacks his journey from running a small printing shop to organising high profile events with high profile international speakers. (Part 1 of 2). Julius Mojapelo, Senior Executive: Public Sector SAICA, gives tips on how to approach tender and procurement processes to ensure more positive outcomes.
Monalisa Zwabila, CEO of The Riverbed Agency, unpacks the lessons she learnt from failed businesses to the current success of 344% growth year on year.
Kees Snijders, Director at Flickswitch, unpacks the darker side of the IoT industry and how this creates opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures in the security industry.
Godfrey Masegela, founder and CEO of Amaloba Landscaping and Horticulture Services offers landscape design, implementation & maintenance, as well as interior plantscaping nationwide.
Godfrey’s employees are very close to his heart, and Allon Raiz and his panel guide him on how to look at the future of both his company and his employees’ wellbeing.
Mandisa Ntloko, GM: Enterprise Marketing at MTN Business SA, shares details of an exciting upcoming & complimentary Digital Masterclass taking place on 31 October 2017.
Ian Fuhr, CEO of Sorbet Group, gives tips on how to change your leadership style as you grow older and wiser.
Fanyana Msimango, founder of Thabizolo Communications and Electronics, offers supply & installation of various products in the security industry such as CCTV, biometric access control, alarm systems and smart home automation.
Fanyana would like to gain access to the property development market, and Allon Raiz and his panel guide him on how to reach his goals one step at a time.
Ian Fuhr, CEO of Sorbet Group, shares how leaders can build a healthy aligned company culture.
Narcizio Makwakwa from SARS, unpacks when and why Non-Executive board members should register for VAT.
Claus Kuhl, founder of Midek Paint Contractors, offers a low entry franchise opportunity whereby franchisees are trained in the theoretical and practical aspects of painting. Join Allon Raiz and his panel as they guide their guest with regards to his business model.