Tag: growth
Digital revolution futile without a customer focus
As the digital industry, we are the custodians of change. We introduce the tools that have the potential to bring exponential levels of growth, efficiency and engagement to our businesses. However, digital alone is not the cure-all for every business problem. In order for digital to succeed in today’s climate, it has to be keenly focused on consumer and employee needs.
BUDGET 2017: GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and the National Treasury, have their work cut out for them in the 2017/18 financial year.
The economic stewards of...
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IMPERATIVE
China is currently going through a tough phase in its development, but it is applying some clever tactics that should fire up its economic...
SME 2017 outlook?
From a small and medium enterprises (SME) perspective, the current economic environment is more conducive to growth and opportunity than it was a year ago.
CONFIDENCE RISES DESPITE RISKS & UNCERTAINTY
In PwC’s 20th annual survey of CEOs worldwide, 38% (2016:35%) are very confident about their company’s growth prospects in the next 12 months while...
WEATHERING THE TOUGH TIMES AHEAD
According to National Treasury, the GDP growth rate is forecasted at an estimated 1.3% for 2017. The outlook points to a tough year ahead...
BRAVE THE YEAR AHEAD!
The case for innovation and entrepreneurship has never been greater as commercial enterprises prepare for what will be another tough year in 2017, says...
SME’s survive another tough year
South African small and medium enterprise owners were exposed to one of the toughest years in decades, not only for economic reasons but also for factors influencing business activity levels.
ELECTION EUPHORIA BOOSTED CONSUMER SENTIMENT
Although the FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) recovered to -3 in 3Q2016, consumer sentiment remained well below the long-term average reading of +4 for...
Demand for top leaders
There has been an increase in demand of more than 100% for senior leaders from South African companies over the past three months, as businesses urgently play catch-up to fill their top posts. Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, CEO of Jack Hammer, says there has been a wave of briefings from across all sectors since September.