AI for business growth – unlocking new opportunities
We live in an era of unprecedented transformation. Artificial Intelligence is taking productivity and profits to new heights. Imagine cutting product development timelines in half. You could boost productivity by more than 20%. You could unlock entirely new revenue streams. AI can create hyper-personalised customer experiences.
Family business – governance and dynamics
Family businesses are the backbone of the global and South African economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and employment. However, these businesses also face unique challenges, particularly in managing the complex interplay between family dynamics and business operations.
Youth entrepreneurship and taxes – staying compliant
We are urging all young entrepreneurs to secure their businesses’ long-term success by ensuring their full tax compliance by February 28, 2025.
Accountability in governance – a pillar of competitive advantage
Good governance helps an organisation thrive in a competitive environment. It ensures transparency, efficiency, and ethical integrity in organisational operations. Corporate governance also enables executive management to execute strategic decisions effectively. However, failing to adopt a robust digitised governance framework weakens the board’s oversight capabilities.
Aligning ESG to corporate strategy
In the present climate, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors serve as crucial indicators of a company's long-term sustainability and ethical impact. These measures are essential not only for meeting regulatory requirements but also for gaining investor confidence, promoting consumer loyalty and ensuring operational resilience.
Inclusive SME financing solutions
For more than half of all South Africans, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the reason they are currently employed. This vast network of entrepreneurs, representing 98.5% of South Africa’s commercial enterprises, contribute 40% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
SABS cybersecurity data breaches – a wake-up call
In recent months, SABS has faced growing scrutiny. Allegations of maladministration and mismanagement have led to a comprehensive investigation by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
Lifelong learning for entrepreneurs – key to growth
There is a pervasive myth that entrepreneurship cannot be taught. If you were not born an entrepreneur, you are out of luck. If you are a born entrepreneur, success is presumed to come naturally. Both ideas are problematic. If entrepreneurship means setting up a business and taking financial risks to realise profit, it is teachable.
Complexity over shortcuts – are silver bullets only for werewolves?
Embracing complex strategies over silver bullets is the key to sustainable business growth, as quick fixes often fail to address underlying challenges. Magical catch-all solutions that solve every business problem simply don’t exist. It’s time businesses lean into complexity instead of fearing it.
Biodiversity conservation and waste management alignment
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) has just unfolded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This means that since 1992, when 154 countries signed the UNFCCC agreeing to combat harmful human impacts on the climate, we are still grappling with many challenges.
