Groundbreaking insights into access to finance for SMMEs
Finfind, South Africa’s leading online access-to-finance platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), is set to publish the 2024 SA SMME Access to Finance Report, the country’s most comprehensive study. This report offers groundbreaking insights into the SMME funding landscape, aiming to bridge the funding gap and empower small... Read more
Find the right recruitment agency for you
Navigating the recruitment process Finding the right talent or the ideal job opportunity in an ever-changing work environment can be challenging. A recruitment agency bridges the gap between companies seeking skilled employees and professionals seeking meaningful work. Understanding how these agencies operate can streamline your hiring or job search process. What... Read more
Make the most of your hard-earned leave
By Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century Ah, annual leave—those precious days to reclaim your sanity. But how do you spend them? Whether it’s jet-setting to exotic destinations, embracing the art of doing absolutely nothing or attempting to master downward dog at a yoga retreat, the choices can... Read more
Put the joy back into your job
We spend most of our waking hours at work, but what happens when your job feels uninspiring or stressful? Michael Gullan of G&G Advocacy, an eLearning consultancy, shares actionable strategies to reignite the passion for your career without needing to resign. “Achieving greater job satisfaction is possible,” says Gullan. “With some reflection, self-evaluation, and... Read more
SARS intensifies tax collection efforts
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is sending a clear message in a media statement released on 18 October 2024 that it will leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of unpaid taxes. The recent High Court ruling against businessman Roux Shabangu and his linked entities reaffirms SARS’ aggressive... Read more
Four challenges facing South African businesses
The business landscape has faced unprecedented challenges, specifically intensifying in the past five years with the rapid rise of hybrid working, artificial intelligence (AI), and the integration of innovative tools like virtual reality (VR). These transformative forces fundamentally reshape how companies operate, pushing them to adapt to new technologies while balancing... Read more
5 useful, affordable AI tools in 2024 for SA professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gradually taken over our professional lives. Marketing, Public Relations (PR) and Communications industry across the world has not been left behind when it comes to using AI tools. In fact, nowadays, AI tools have become an essential part of our professional lives. Whether we realise... Read more
Essential role of small businesses in SA’s economy
By Didi Onwu, Managing Editor at the Anzisha Prize Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, playing an important role in job creation, economic growth, and innovation. The contribution of SMEs extends far beyond their size, making them indispensable to the nation’s economic health.... Read more
Most in-demand tech skills, according to new data 
New data has revealed the tech skills employers desire the most, with Microsoft Office topping the list.  New research, conducted by system design interview prep experts System Design School, gathered data on the total number of times a tech-specific skill had been mentioned in job listings on Glassdoor.  Microsoft... Read more
What’s changed since SASL became South Africa’s 12th official language?
Opinion article by Nhlanhla Simelane, Student Assistant:  Department of South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Faculty: The Humanities, University of the Free State It has been a year since the president signed off on the amendment bill to include South African Sign Language (SASL) as one of the... Read more
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