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The City’s Economic Growth Directorate has a wealth of development programmes available for Cape Town-based small businesses and now is their chance to get in on the action. Businesses are encouraged to visit or contact the City’s Business Hub for upcoming programmes. Speaking at 40 Knots (Pty) Ltd, a Blackheath powerboat manufacturer that has taken …
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos says open skies, stronger trade links and manufacturing growth are critical to ensuring African businesses benefit from the continent’s free trade agreement. Cape Town must use the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a practical tool to unlock new markets for local businesses, …
Why founders become their own barrier – By Grant Sherwood business strategist and identity success coach There comes a point in almost every founder’s journey where the challenge is no longer finding customers, generating revenue or refining the product. The business has proven itself. It has survived the uncertainty of the early years and established …
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS Last week, the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted the graduation ceremony of the High Impact Supplier Development Programme at the Business Hub, recognising entrepreneurs who completed the programme that focuses on business growth, supplier readiness and market competitiveness. Supporting small …
Cape Town in the news: Revolutionary new platform set to boost business recovery: Those who have survived the last couple of months are looking for ways to aggressively boost sales. Click here for more information from UBU International. A new platform-based solution addresses this …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Covid-19: From worst-hit US to Pakistan, …
Cape Town in the news: Police arrest 5, retrieve stolen cash taken from Lansdowne business: Police said the suspects, aged between 24 and 36, stormed the fast food outlet in Turfhall Road and threatened employees with firearms to open the safe.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Nigeria: DESOPADEC Urged to Revisit Abandoned Projects, Timely Paments for …
Creating an environment for business to succeed: President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance for government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. : SAnews – South African News nosihle SA records 364 328 COVID-19 cases with 5 033 deaths: South Africa has 364 328 confirmed COVID-19 cases, while the death toll is …
Cape Town in the news: Webinar to showcase Business Hub services: Alderman James Vos and The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee and officials from the Enterprise and Investment Department will host a webinar to discuss support for SMMEs…The Business Hub is an …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Lower or no rates for 11 new …
Cape Town in the news: The Business Hub: One-stop shop for small businesses in Cape Town: The Business Hub team is ready to help you find the support and resources you need to grow your small business.: “Cape Town” – BingNews “We are not doing any business” says street vendor: “We are not doing any …
Police officers, business directors nabbed for corruption: In an effort to weed out corruption in its ranks, the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday nabbed eight of its own in a pre-dawn operation across the country. : SAnews – South African News sihle North West fights to stop COVID-19 infections in mines: The North …
Relief for N West small business: Distressed small businesses in the North West province are invited to send applications for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay? Fun Western Cape Fact: …
Cape Town in the news: Cape Town’s creative firms are business innovators – but they’re vulnerable: Rhodes University research findings show that there is an agile group of mostly small, highly innovative, firms that combine cultural and digital skills to meet market demand…A mural by famed Cape …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Repo rate reduction …
Cape Town in the news: Cape Town’s Creative Firms Are Business Innovators – but They’re Vulnerable [analysis]: Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress, and George Antheil, an experimental composer, patented “frequency hopping”. The technique is still used today for secure radio communications, Wi-Fi, GPS and …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Taxi ban looms for Delft after …
MyPR: Reducing the Need for Human Contact in the Low Touch Economy – Business case for Online Home Loan Applications: Mark Bruyns, CEO WeApply They are known as Black Swan Events – economic recessions and pandemics, that literally change the trajectory of governments, economies and businesses, altering the very course of history. The Black Death …
A Cape Town Rhodes Memorial tagged image from photographer – Frerieke as published on Flickr. 21st century business woman Image by Frerieke Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth? Fun Western Cape Fact: Between 1880 and 1930 Muizenberg transformed itself from a ramshackle collection of shacks …
MyPR: Going Paperless is good for your automotive business: Mark Elliott, Co-Owner and Founder of BSI-Auto The bottom-line benefits of dealership and after-sales service automation: With millions of South Africans working from home, among the first-hand discoveries many businesses are likely to be making is the limitation imposed on their processes due to their dependence …
Cape Town in the news: Injury-prone Jack Wilshere has unfinished business at West Ham: West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere has vowed to show manager David Moyes and the club’s fans just what he’s about now that he’s recovered from his latest injury.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Gautam Gambhir Says Rohit Sharma Is A Better …
MyPR: This is the fastest, most practical social media course online to help you understand and leverage social media for your business.: Social Media for Business: All-Inclusive Online Training by Cuberoo There is no doubt that lockdown has caused chaos for most businesses in South Africa. This is why Cuberoo has made their services more …
MyPR: New breakfast show to help business leaders start the day with Empathy: “Empathy for Breakfast” to be hosted by author, managing director and regenerative leadership expert Mimi Nicklin Johannesburg, 27 April 2020: Announcing a brand new breakfast show, the type that the world needs right now: Empathy for Breakfast. From Tuesday 28 April, at …
Cape Town in the news: Soapbox protégé aims to use her business to empower Khayelitsha entrepreneurs: Cape Town – A local entrepreneur aims to empower the Khayelitsha community through her public relations business, set up in the area to help bridge the gap between small businesses and larger …: “Cape Town” – BingNews How COVID-19 …
Business welcomes the 2020 SONA: The South African Chamber of Commerce (SACCI) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). : SAnews – South African News Neo President: SONA delays regrettable: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the disruptions that delayed the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by over an hour on Thursday …
MyPR: Reasons why your Business needs SUPER FAST web hosting in 2020: Hermanus, Western Cape, January 27 2020: Reasons why your Business needs SUPER FAST web hosting in 2020 A crucial factor that affects your Google rankings ( SEO ) is the loading speed of your website. In short, you are losing business if your …
R3.5 billion to aid SAA business rescue: The Development Bank of Southern Africa will provide South African Airways (SAA) with funding of R3.5 billion to assist the national carrier in addressing its liquidity challenges. : SAnews – South African News Neo Business called to support Africa’s economic aspirations: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the …
MyPR: 7 Reasons why your Business need SUPER FAST web hosting in 2020.: Hermanus, Western Cape, January 27 2020: 7 Reasons why your Business need SUPER FAST web hosting in 2020. A crucial factor that affects your Google rankings ( SEO ) is the loading speed of your website. In short, you are losing business …
Business salutes Richard Maponya: The business community in South Africa has paid tribute to trailblazing businessman Richard Maponya following his passing on Monday. : SAnews – South African News sihle No load shedding on Monday: Eskom will not be implementing load shedding on Monday, despite a constrained and vulnerable system. : SAnews – South African …
Cape Town in the news: My First Premium Economy Experience Almost Ruined Business Class Forever: In 1991, Taiwanese international airline, EVA Air was the first to introduce ‘Evergreen Class’. Evergreen Class was later renamed to Premium Economy and had since become the first airline to offer …: “Cape Town” – BingNews South Africa Make Alien …
Man held for business robbery: Police have arrested a man for allegedly being involved in a business robbery in Durban. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Government prepared for natural disasters: Government has put in place contingency plans to mitigate against the impact of inclement weather conditions during the summer period. : SAnews – …
MyPR: African Tank Systems contribute to the World’s first Bank for the business of Water: African Tank Systems. Photographer: African Tanks Johannesburg, December, 3, 2019: While water is fast becoming Africa’s most important currency, African Tank Systems is playing a significant role in contributing to the success in the Agriculture, Industry, Business, and Mining sectors …
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MyPR: New Business Development Manager: Mobile Africa for Hytec South Africa: Jacques Lombard, New Business Development Manager: Mobile Africa Jacques Lombard has been appointed to the position of New Business Development Manager: Mobile Africa for Hytec South Africa, effective 1 October 2019. Jacques brings over 20 years’ sales experience in the mining sector. Hytec South …
