Does High Risk Really Mean High Reward For Businesses?
When it comes to business there’s a fine line between risky and downright daft. Here’s your chance to listen to those who know how to stay on the right side of that equation.
Thursday Morning Spice
Massive African free-trade zone revealed. FIFA headquarters hit. Branson’s staggering new paternity policy. DA MP keeps job after sexual harassment guilty verdict. Glass found on Mars. Ice-Age camel DNA found. Sanral is in huge debt.
Schabir Shaik Tells Journalist He Will Kick Him In The P**S
You’ll generally find most convicted criminals on medical parole prefer to keep a low profile. Not Schabir, however, who today unleashed a verbal attack on an unsuspecting journalist.
Brilliant Interview With The Founder Of The Bureaux Shared Work Habits
With fears of there being not enough space for humans on planet Earth, we should surely soon be sitting in cramped offices, right? Nope. guess again.
Here’s Appletiser’s Marketing Executive Explaining Their Mistake
Appletiser have been grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons these past few days as social media users go to town on their latest ad. Their marketing executive responds.
Sorry, Warren! There’s A New Second Richest Man In The World
Warren Buffet has long played second fiddle to the Bill Gates financial empire but now he has been bumped to into third place. Just who is the new silver medallist then?
Here’s How Local Businesses Are Dodging Traffic
There is a growing number of South African businesses switching from a four-wheeled delivery fleet to a more practical solution. Why would this make sense for your business?
The Latest World Top 20 Companies List Is Here
So who exactly rules the roost when it comes to the title of world’s biggest company? Number one really shouldn’t surprise you, but just how far ahead are they?
SA’s Top Selling Smartphone Is Not What You Think It Is
If you want to get people riled up these days just criticise the make of smartphone they use. Yes, people are touchy about such things so let’s add some figures into the mix.
Status Symbols: Look What’s Replaced The Gulfstream For Wealthy New Yorkers
It used to be that when you wanted to splash some cash you bought yourself a Gulfstream jet and laughed at the peasants who couldn’t afford one. Here’s the new trend.
Controversial Sale Of Western Cape ‘Riviera’ Land Worth Hundreds Of Millions
Where there is big business and big money there is usually big kak. That is certainly the case with this potentially massive property deal.
SA Startup Sells To US Tech Company
Everyone loves a good local success story, so when this South African startup was acquired by one of the American big boys I’m sure there was no shortage of champagne on ice.
These Are Youtube’s Top 20 Adverts In The Last 10 Years [Videos]
Some adverts stick in the mind and have become increasingly popular with the rise to prominence of YouTube. So what’s your favourite then?
This Is Why The MD Of Vespa SA’s Business Strategy Is Unique
It pays to listen carefully to those who have a history of brand strategy success. Andy Reid has certainly carried on the Vespa success story here in South Africa.
Christo Wiese Has Bought A London High Street Fashion Retailer For R37 Billion
South African retail tycoon Christo Wiese has proven once again that he isn’t afraid to splash the cash. His latest acquisition required quite a serious outlay.
Awkward Break-Ups Suck, Just Pay Someone Else To Do It
Breaking up with someone is usually a pretty painful experience for both parties. This business promises to do your dirty work for you.
This Is Why Everyone Is Freaking Out Over The New BEE Code Changes
The Department of Trade and Industry yesterday announced a few tweaks to BEE policies. This could have some far-reaching effects for local businesses.
Xenophobia Tit For Tat: Backlash Against South Africans Across The Continent
South Africa is in the spotlight and it’s not a good one – we have the whole African continent on the verge of ganging up against us because of a few pig-headed individuals.
Take That Google: Apple Watch Outsells Android’s Yearly Sales In A Single Day
Well, that’s awkward then – Apple Watch’s opening day of pre-orders soared past the sales achieved by the Android watches over an entire year. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Spotted In Noseweek: Nedbank Fails Miserably
You have to love South Africa’s banks, don’t you. We’ve taken Nedbank to the cleaners in the past but this time they’ve made it all too easy.
So What Do The Apple Watch And Your Office Space Have In Common?
When it comes to designing gadgets to help the world seem simpler Apple have hit the nail on the head. So how exactly does the Apple Watch shape up against your office vibe?
Working From ‘Home’ Is So 2014 – This Start-Up Shows Cheap Lifestyles Around The World
If the ticks on your bucket list are looking dismal, I suggest you do something like this guy did: work and travel at the same time. You only live once, remember?
7 Workspace Hacks That Will Make Your Office Enviable
Business management has long since moved past considering a good employer-employee relationship the sole factor for a happy workplace. We have the scoop on what you’ll need to keep the troops smiling.
To Everyone Who Knows Most Meetings Could Be An Email – This One’s For You
I’m one of those people who is late for everything. EVERYTHING. I wouldn’t even come out on my birth day. So being on time for a meeting? Surely the whole thing can just be avoided?
Here Is An Easy Way To Make Money Online
There really is no need to resort to selling your organs online to make ends meet, and this heart-warming success story is all the proof you need.
Google Just Bought A Web Domain For R300 Million
Google have just laid down some seriously big bucks on an auction for generic top level domain names. Don’t worry, I had to Google that term too.
Budget Speech 2015 – Everything You As A Small Business / Employer / Employee Need To Know
How much do you know about tax and the recent changes which have been made? It’s that time to brush up on a little finance knowledge.
Lastminute.com Has Sold Again
There’s nothing like the ability to book something last minute, so it’s great that Lastminute.com is going to be given more of a chance to make us all happy. YAY!
Whoopsie – Sony Hack Reveals Secret Names Celebrities Use
Think about how long it takes you to think up a cool alias that you’re happy with. No one will find out it’s you behind that name. And then suddenly, BOOM, you’re exposed! What a mission…
This Is Bill Gates’ Favourite Business Book
When someone is really, really, really good at something you often wonder what makes them that successful? Bill Gates has given us a little nibble into his business world. Check it out…