Calculator enables automotive employers to get odds on apprentices

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South African automotive employers can achieve up to a 200% return on their investment from contracting or employing apprentices.

Tips for smalls businesses to get their customers to pay promptly

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Small companies write-off as much as 40% of late payments as bad debt and receive payments, on average, 101 days after the 30-day target, according to a survey by ...

Air cargo lifts off at Dube

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The commercial case for airfreighting goods from Durban is changing

Building activity now at 'worst level on record'

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The main indicator used for analysis purposes is business confidence. A business confidence index can vary between zero (extreme lack of confidence) and 100 (extreme ...

Quest to turn SA into smart nation in spotlight

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The GovTech 2019 information and communications technology (ICT) conference, which will be held in Durban from Sunday, is designed to help stakeholders connect, ...

Conference to focus on SA's infrastructure needs

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The conference will take place between September 1-4, at Fairmont Zimbali Resort in Ballito.

India’s SMME sector ‘a model for SA to follow’

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The South African Consul-General in Mumbai, India, Maropene Ramokgopa, has said South Africa should follow the example set by India’s SMME sector.

Top shops join Ballito mall

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Ballito Junction Regional Mall has announced that its adding new retail brands to its offerings.

SA employees have itchy feet

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The results of a recent global research study found that South Africa has the highest rate of employees who are open to leaving.

When to re-brand your business

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Businesses often need to rebrand to focus on their target markets, says Gail Macleod.

R6.5bn RBM investment set to benefit KZN

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The announcement of Richards Bay Minerals’ R6. 5bn investment is expected to have a substantial positive impact on the economy of the province.

KZN set to tap into the ‘bleisure’ travel industry at conference

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Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) will be promoting ?bleisure?? tourism at the World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) which is being held in Cape Town.

'No work, no pay' principle does not apply - experts

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Intensified load shedding has had a devastating economic effect on many companies.

Helping young South Africans make their way in the world

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With the youth unemployment rate sitting at above 50%, growing numbers of young South Africans are considering entrepreneurship as a career option.

Furnishing people with jobs

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A government-owned eco-furniture manufacturing plant specialising in building coffins was officially launched.

Power of small business crucial to success of SEZs

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The Minister of Small Business Development, says effective participation of SMMEs is important for the success of the SEZs.

Entry to digital marketplace

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Cisco South Africa?s R10 million state-of-the-art incubation hub was launched at the Dube Tradeport in Durban

Origin certificates vital for export products

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Concerns have been raised and directed at Sacci about the rising practice of fraudulent certificates of origin being issued in SA.

Long working hours are bad for business, study finds

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A local research study by a UKZN Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate found that working long hours affects productivity.

Agency makes the most of digital opportunities

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Advertising agency Ogilvy Durban?s digital capabilities catapulted into global leadership territory with the launch of Social. Lab in South Africa.

How to get started online

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Women entrepreneurs have the potential to contribute to a significant increase in GDP and jobs over the next decade.

Call for more KZN entries in ‘Oscars’ of tourism

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The 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards, which recognise service excellence and the ?best of the best? in the hospitality industry.

Trade summit crucial to boost development

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KZN is again rolling out the red carpet for delegates coming from all over the country to attend a two-day national Special Economic Zone Summit.

Brush up on labour laws before hiring

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South Africa is regarded as having the worst labour-employer relations in the world.

Ghana mission yields deals and investment opportunities

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The group of about 30 businesspeople arrived back in South Africa on Sunday after four days in Accra attending seminars.