As we head into silly season, we need to now more than ever support our small business friends. December and January are likely the toughest months for any entrepreneur. There are many ways in which we can support our small business friends which don’t only involve monetary spend. Access to Networks There is immense value in opening your networks to …
The Uber of waste removal Boombadotmobi is an online waste management business platform that connects waste generators and waste collectors. Our services are designed to cater for house owners, commercial, construction and private companies. We specialise in both construction and garden waste removal. Although we have been dubbed the “Uber of waste removal”, a title we blushingly embrace, we feel …
SEO stands for ‘Search Engine Optimization’. It’s the practice of optimising websites to make them reach a high position in search engine results. SEO focuses on rankings in the organic (non-paid) search results. These search results appear directly below the top pay-per click adverts in Google. Interestingly, research shows that those websites that appear on the first page receive 95% …
Our featured entrepreneur this week is Phillip Vilakazi from Bobeve Trading 111 (Pty) Ltd. Bobeve is an electrical, construction, plant hire and general supply company. 100% Empowered Bobeve is a 100% Black Owned and 75% Black Female Owned fully empowered company. Each of the directors understand the integral role they play in the success of the business. They are all driven …
Entrepreneurship is often deemed a glamorous venture. You get to be your own boss. You get to call the shots. And best of all, your hard work is your reward and yours only. There are many misconceptions to being an entrepreneur. Perhaps this has to do with the media, advice received or what is heard through the grapevine. Here are some myths …
This week our featured entrepreneur is Carolyn Singer from StockLab. Tell us a bit about your business, how and why it started. Years of corporate retail buying led me to believe that the stock in retail stores is often inaccurate and as a buyer it was near impossible to forecast sales on a product that does not exist. The only …
One of the key features of your brand is to tell a story. But not just any story, your story. Brand stories aren’t just a marketing methodology, rather they connect with the core of how the human mind works. When your story connects with a person, it is more likely to make an impression and move them to action. Creating …
This week our featured entrepreneur is Thabiso Mofokeng. He is the Construction Manager at Bareng Batho Transport and Civil Construction. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am responsible for Marketing and Sales for Bareng Batho. I have a Diploma in Transport Logistics and Management from UJ University, which I obtained in 1996. Based on his experience in the transport …
This week we are having a look at the do’s and don’ts of managing your Facebook business page. This follows from last week’s post about the difference between a Facebook page and Facebook Profile: https://collectivevaluecreation.co.za/facebook-page-vs-facebook-profile/ Make a good first impression: The first and most important “do” is to make sure your page is complete. If someone lands on your page, you want …
Here are the key points from the talk Elmarie Goosen gave at the Smart Procurement Indaba. Contract negotiation is the process of give and take to reach an agreement. Have a plan Know Your Compromises – What are the things you can give in on? Your Non- Negotiable – What are the things you can absolutely not change? Your Margins – …
This weeks featured entrepreneur is Thabo. He is the owner of Gauta Trading and Projects. Tell us a bit about yourself: Our company’s name is Gauta Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd. We alleviate the stresses of building maintenance from professionals who own their own Office Spaces or Premises. Our target market is professionals like Doctors, Lawyers and Engineers due to the …
There is a distinct difference between a Facebook page and a Facebook profile. In order to better manage your Facebook business presence you need to identify the key differences between the two. The basics Facebook Profile Firstly, a Facebook profile is a personal account which is created when you first sign up to Facebook. It is a link to friends …
This week we are featuring Mike Mohlala from JSTE. Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Mike Mohlala, and I am a qualified Mining Engineer. My company JSTE, does mining contracting services, logistics and civil construction. We have experience working on mines and civil construction sites. We understand what the clients’ needs are and tailor make our services …
The new “it” word is visual marketing and everyone is talking about it. Entrepreneurs and small business owners shouldn’t brush it off because it’s definitely not a fad. Images are extremely important – and here’s where Canva, a graphic design application, is making it easier for entrepreneurs. What is Canva? Canva is a graphic design start-up which launched in 2013. What’s great …
One of the biggest challenges faced by SME’s is access to finance. While this may feel like an extremely difficult hurdle to overcome, it doesn’t have to be. There are actually numerous options for entrepreneurs to investigate, below to name a few. Finfind Finfind aims to address the challenges SMME’s face in this area. It is an innovative, online platform …
