Tag: MiWay

No South African would contest the fact that many, though not all, of our roads are in a shocking state. For those responsible for the truck fleets that keep goods moving in, out and around the country, the state of our roads is an important factor that can impact both profitability and productivity.

As economic recovery slowly picks up, and the industry waits to see whether government’s ambitious infrastructure-led recovery materialises, it’s never been more important for contractors to ensure they are fighting fit and best positioned to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

The next few weeks (and beyond) will be a testing time particularly for smaller businesses. Best to see it as a stress test, a way to make your business stronger.

Getting business ready after the Christmas break is always somewhat of a struggle, but this year presents even more of a challenge. With Eskom already load-shedding and many pundits warning of water outages in the future, not forgetting the upcoming re-rating by Moody’s, there is no doubt that the economic indicators are far from favourable.

Differentiate your business in the one way that customers value the most: deliver the goods on time. 

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the real job creators that will turn our economy around. It is incredibly difficult to turn a business idea into a business, and a small business into a growing business.