How can a small business survive against large competitors?
by Bruce Wade on 03/09/10 at 7:52 am | No comments
One of our Ideate readers sent us a very interesting question through our suggestion box: “How can a small business survive and prosper in markets with larger and stronger competitors?”
Bruce Wade is a survivor of the corporate and NGO world, author, speaker, business owner and entrepreneur, Bruce now runs the Entrepreneur Incubator; a member based [...]
8 Reasons Why People Start Their Own Businesses
by Gareth Cotten on 20/08/10 at 11:43 am | No comments
We all know someone who’s gone into business for themselves – a family member, a friend or an ex-colleague. The amazing thing is that every one of them has their own story about why they did it! Some fell into it, some had no choice, others were hit by a bolt of inspiration. While there [...]
Click to read the Full StoryEntrepreneur Qualities and Characteristics: Humility
by Bruce Wade on 18/08/10 at 9:38 am | 1 comment
Humility is not a synonym for doormat. It is a character that is possessed by very few, especially in an age where personal marketing and self perception are key marketing techniques used by many entrepreneurs.
Bruce Wade is a survivor of the corporate and NGO world, author, speaker, business owner and entrepreneur, Bruce now runs the [...]
Entrepreneur Incubator Leadership Project
by Bruce Wade on 16/08/10 at 8:36 am | 4 comments
In conjunction with Lead SA and in the interest of a better future for South Africa, we have launched the Entrepreneur Incubator Leadership Project.
Bruce Wade is a survivor of the corporate and NGO world, author, speaker, business owner and entrepreneur, Bruce now runs the Entrepreneur Incubator; a member based organisation dedicated to serving those in [...]
1 Min. with a Superhero: CEO of Fruit & Veg, Brian Coppin
by Fred on 11/08/10 at 9:17 am | 2 comments
Fruit & Veg City is an iconic brand within the SA shopping landscape and we are very excited and honoured to talk to co-founder Brian Coppin. Brian is one of South Africa’s leading businessmen and is also a very successful entrepreneur. A classic story, Brian started his career in the retail industry as a cashier [...]
Click to read the Full StoryTop 3 social networks to market yourself on in South AfricaTop 3 social networks to market yourself on in South Africa
by Mike Saunders on 10/08/10 at 7:00 am | No comments
Entrepreneurs are always being spread to thin having to do all the work in the business. So with this in mind I though your would like to know the top three social networks that should give you the best return on your marketing effort online.
Facebook
Only because everyone is on Facebook. This is a great network [...]
Business Tip of the Week: Strategy
by Gareth Cotten on 09/08/10 at 8:45 am | 1 comment
Know where you make your money. All too often, business owners simply run their ventures from month to month, without ever doing an analysis of what parts are performing best. As long as they’re covering costs, and making a small profit, they never stop to examine which parts of their business make money, and which [...]
Click to read the Full StoryFinance Tip of the week: Gambling
by Gareth Cotten on 06/08/10 at 8:10 am | No comments
Sports betting. With the Soccer World Cup having recently wrapped up, there’s been a lot of debate about, and coverage of, all the different forms of sports betting around. As with any form of gambling, there are always plenty of people lamenting their losses, so I thought it useful to have a quick look at [...]
Click to read the Full StoryMost Influential Women in SA 2010 Announced! Congrats Girls!
by Yolandi on 05/08/10 at 8:19 am | No comments
Ah, love it when women get recognised for their role in society! The winners in the 2010 Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business and Government Awards have been announced at a stylish event at Gallagher Estate in Gauteng.
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social media, marketing, life and, of course, cars. We say “of course” [...]
Entrepreneur Qualities and Characteristics: Patience
by Bruce Wade on 04/08/10 at 9:30 am | 4 comments
Patience, long suffering, endurance of pain and discomfort – all words that describe one of the hardest characters of successful entrepreneurs. I always thought that only doctors needed patients to survive in business, I soon came to realise that this was just some sick joke. Ok, enough with the humour.
Bruce Wade is a survivor of [...]
SA Tourism asks you to ‘Share Your 2010 Story’ on new website
by Fred on 02/08/10 at 11:26 pm | No comments
Were you the perfect host to a bunch of Brazilians during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™? Or did you invite a few international soccer fans to a braai at your house? Maybe you just made a tourist feel welcome at the local pub. Whatever your experience… South African Tourism wants to know about it.
The tourism [...]
Featured Articles
How does Entrepreneurship and Leadership relate to each other?
No commentsMany people do not consider themselves leaders, let alone experts on leadership, yet in the main from the very early years of our lives we are exposed to and devour (or reject) many expressions and experiences of Leadership. Whether is was on the sports field, in the classroom, along the family hierarchy, through the media [...]
Click to read the Full StoryFriday Giveaway: Live your dream and start a business!
No commentsUCT and GetSmarter online training company are giving away one place on the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business course, which is due to start on the 27 September 2010. One lucky Ideate reader will be able to win this course worth R6, 600!
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about [...]
Click to read the Full StoryCreating a Profitable Website for your Company
1 commentThe penny dropped about 7 years ago when I was talking to a crowd of business owners. I asked the question “How many of you have a company website?” Every single member in the audience put their hand up. I then asked “How many of you see value in your website?” Not one person moved. [...]
Click to read the Full Story8 Reasons Why People Start Their Own Businesses
No commentsWe all know someone who’s gone into business for themselves – a family member, a friend or an ex-colleague. The amazing thing is that every one of them has their own story about why they did it! Some fell into it, some had no choice, others were hit by a bolt of inspiration. While there [...]
Click to read the Full StoryTop 3 social networks to market yourself on in South AfricaTop 3 social networks to market yourself on in South Africa
No commentsEntrepreneurs are always being spread to thin having to do all the work in the business. So with this in mind I though your would like to know the top three social networks that should give you the best return on your marketing effort online.
Facebook
Only because everyone is on Facebook. This is a great network [...]
Free Bingo
Play online bingo for an opportunity to win real cash prizes, you can start with free bingo no deposit and once you master the game you'll win big time in no time with absolutely nothing to lose!
