Author: Raindren Moodley, Ariston GlobalAs accountants and advisors to growth businesses across South Africa, we’ve seen it time and time again: the Founder's Trap. It’s a scenario where a business, driven by the energy, vision,
Despite rising costs and global challenges, South African SMBs remain optimistic about the future as they ramp up digital investmentsBusiness confidence among South African SMBs remains strong at 78%, but opportunities abound to boost productivity
Small and medium-sized businesses are often left uninsured or underinsured when it comes to a catastrophic cyber event. Mass cloud outages, such as the recent global IT outage that disrupted systems across multiple industries, are
Mitchan Adams, Founder and CEO of AionsWith November being National Entrepreneurship Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the journey of entrepreneurship—the messy, challenging, and often misunderstood early stages of building something from scratch.In
By Paul Calvey, Partner Financial Services, Head of South Africa, Oliver WymanThe recent JSE segmentation initiative is a positive step towards making the exchange more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are critical
If you’re at the helm of a business, you've likely felt it—imposter syndrome! But here's the twist: that feeling doesn’t mean you’re unqualified; it means you’re aiming high. Today, we’ll dive into how you can
Africa’s role in shaping global, inclusive health research is ever more important as the world looks to chart a new courseBy Akin Jimoh, Chief Editor at Nature AfricaThe Inclusive Health Research Awards (IHRA) hosted by Nature
Globally, cyberattacks are on the rise and more small businesses are being targeted. According to the World Economic Forum, cybercriminals often target smaller companies that serve larger clients. SMMEs that serve critical infrastructure providers and global
What a year…. And there might still be a twist to come. With over 2 billion people in more than 50 countries heading to the polls, 2024 has been hailed as democracy’s biggest test. South Africa,
South African Business Matters presents "Entrepreneurship Matters," a segment where we highlight South Africa’s innovative leaders who thrive on the challenges of business. In this interview, Johan van Greune, CEO of BooYaa Golf, shares insights
