The Role of BDS Providers The functions and responsibilities of managers have been categorised into four main categories: planning, leading, organising and controlling. The POLC Framework, though not encompassing all the different facets of a manager’s role, is sufficient in defining the role of SMME managers, many of whom, management is a new role. Business […]
Ensuring the accountability of the various contributing stakeholders. The many, announced efforts and promises to bolster the small business environment, now have us all “listening on the radio” to see if the promise-makers are promise-keepers and to see how small businesses are responding to the many offers and efforts. We await the evaluation of the […]
Covid-19 Era : What is your personal call to action? “This is a time of crises!”. We hear ourselves and others repeat this statement many times each day. Its “covid19” this and “covid19” that. It is now exhausting just hearing it being said. The cost of this crisis on human life is becoming very personal. […]
The Inner Work of a Leader in this Time of Crisis What do businesses and business leaders need to consider, to carry their businesses through the economic storm? It seems the consensus is that some of the key elements include: Strengthening the resilience and agility of the organisation Customer retention Increasing market confidence/interest in your […]
My Time During Covid-19 “Time is on my side, yes, it is” – The rolling stones I am feeling a bit reflective on the concept of time lately. I have been evaluating my adaptation, or lack of it, to the lockdown era. I, like my C4G colleagues and most of you who will come to read […]
Could it be that small business can rise from the COVID-19 ashes? It is well established that we are living in unprecedented times. The human being is being tested on all possible levels and so too, by default, every small business out there. This is a time for much resilience and tenacity. The old adage […]
How do we develop a stronger M&E culture in the new environment? Governments and societies expect SMMEs to create jobs in their communities and often ignore the well-being of these enterprises. Even though the South African government has institutions in place to support SMMEs, there are still emerging barriers affecting the business of SMMEs and […]
Strengthening the ecosystems in which small businesses operate to help them survive COVID 19 and protect them in the future In addition to being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has extensive socio-economic impacts, putting many companies in our economy at risk of being forced out of business. Up to 41% of businesses are […]
What Business Opportunities are Being Created by COVID-19?? As much as there has been so much hype on the negative implications and damage to be caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic, the story that we need to start telling more, is about the positive impact. There must be outcomes and opportunities that the same presents […]
When starting a business, the desire for independence and recognition of success are bigger motivators for entrepreneurs, when compared to being motivated to start a business out of necessity or due to unemployment. The newly released 2019 Small Business Support Ecosystem Report, by Catalyst for Growth (C4G), shows that unemployment or having ‘no other choice’ […]