Contributing bloggers to BizNews
A friend tells me, before stopping drinking he would kept a wad of R200 notes in the cubby hole of his car for “emergencies” – for use primarily after nights at the club. Although he was pulled over for drunk driving many times, not once did a law enforcement officer refuse a “gift”. As one … Read more
South Africa’s horse-racing community is a tight knit bunch. Former trainer Barry Steenkamp is one of their stalwarts, a man who never quite got the breaks in an industry where luck plays a bigger role than most. He migrated to the lesser racing centre of Port Elizabeth, made a living from his training and raised … Read more
Labour relations is rarely out of the spotlight for a country where its unfortunate history and lingering socialist dogma bedevils progress to a modern economy. So while the realities of the changing world has turned trade unions worldwide into shadows of their former selves, in South Africa they continue to enjoy monopolistic power over wage … Read more
It wasn’t long ago that early adopters of social media were ridiculed by their more conservative associates. If a dollar was thrown over every time some worthy chuckled that only twits tweet or how “bookface” would implode, Biznews would now be in the market for some tasty takeovers. These people weren’t just being facetious. We … Read more
Those who get themselves to GIBS in Inanda, Johannesburg tomorrow evening are in for a treat. The world’s foremost Crisis Management guru Alan Hilburg will be talking about Protecting Brands, Trust and Leadership in Times of Crisis. After an interview last October on CNBC Africa, I had the privilege of breaking bread with him, getting to probe … Read more
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett reckons business schools should teach only one thing – case studies of businesses that have failed and succeeded. He warns against any formula that you cannot work out in your head, and especially anything that contains a letter from the greek alphabet. Buffett is the most successful investor of modern … Read more
When those with Dutch Disease meet those employing Jugaad, the winner is obvious. He who is hungrier, has shining eyes and burning ambition will invariably triumph against the over-confident and over-resourced. Malcolm Gladwell’s latest masterpiece, David and Goliath, offers a string of examples. And in this blog, Wits commerce student Kuvanya Pillay shares her introduction … Read more
When you’re Proudly South African, the silly economic decisions big state-funded enterprises and government ministers make get under your skin. South African CEO Chris Brewer, a popular blogger, takes aim this week at some of the moves – or lack thereof – by SAA and other South African tourism players. There are so many fantastic … Read more
As the penny starts dropping that we’re into the Second Machine Age – with all the disruptive innovation that implies – more attention will have to be given to developing and supporting entrepreneurs. One of the best ways of doing so is to help those job creating risk-takers who fail and support those who are … Read more
It’s great fun planning a new business, particularly the superficial details – like what your desk and new chair will look and feel like and how you will make sure you get the office party started before the weekend. And, we’re told to dream big, so it’s nice to imagine those big billboards you are … Read more