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ARTICLES FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

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Celebrating Limpopo’s brightest: SMMEs driving local growth

Grow your business 22 Jan 2025

CIIE: Enabling Chinese market access for African Agri exporters As the world’s largest import expo, China’s CIIE is a critical market entry platform for African Agri-exporters to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. The costs and logistics, however, are prohibitive for many businesses; here’s how Standard Bank helps.

Grow your business 7 Apr 2025

Beyond load shedding: Why water scarcity is Africa’s next big crisis For years, South African businesses have battled the disruptions of electricity load shedding, but now, a new crisis is emerging that could be even more devastating: water scarcity. Across Africa, we face a dual threat of water and energy shortages, making it clear that water, not just energy, will dominate sustainability conversations in the years ahead.

Manage your business 7 Apr 2025

Navigating SA's energy landscape with cost-effective solutions for businesses Are rising energy costs squeezing your business’s budget? You're not alone. South African businesses are facing mounting pressure from escalating energy expenses. This makes it crucial to find smart, affordable solutions to navigate the current energy landscape and ensure future success.

Grow your business 7 Apr 2025

Pedal power and profits: Lessons in sustainability from the Cape Town Cycle Tour The Cape Town Cycle Tour, renowned as the world’s largest timed cycling event, transcends its status as a race.

GUIDES FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

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How to influence consumer behaviour with behavioural economics Consumer behaviour evolves constantly and being able to understand it and how to influence it is crucial to any business strategy, and more businesses have begun to apply the principles of behavioural economics to help their business grow.

Choosing a channel for your target market

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How to find the right marketing channel for your target market One of the most vital steps in a successful marketing campaign is choosing a marketing channel.

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3 critical ways to create a solid support structure for your franchisees for business success Getting your franchisees to sign on was the easy part; giving them adequate support to make a success of the business is the real challenge.

Diana Albertyn

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How to improve your net worth with your networking strategy The idea of walking into a room full of strangers scares most people. As an entrepreneur, how can you change that fear into opportunity?

Amanda Hamilton-Attwell, 20 June 2016

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