Business

Small businesses beat tough times

A SURVEY has pinpointed what makes small township businesses grow, and what causes many of them to fail. It seems a spirit of entrepreneurship is key.

Stable outlook for Joburg

INTERNATIONAL ratings agencies have affirmed a stable economic outlook for the city, cementing its position as the business hub of the nation.

Awards recognise excellence

THE African Access National Business Awards were made to the top performing companies and individuals in the country. City Parks was among the finalists.

Leg up for youth-owned business

BUSINESS will be at the forefront of activities during Youth Month, specifically measures to help youth-owned businesses become sustainable.

Mentors for autobody repairers

BLACK-OWNED autobody repair shops are being helped into the mainstream of the industry through an initiative called Adopt A Panel Shop. It looks at mentorship and training.

Learners submit business plans

UNIVERSITY students are mentoring high school learners who are participating in the High School Business Plan Competition. The prize is tools to start up your business.

Business with Vietnam explored

A DELEGATION from Vietnam, led by the vice-president, is in town to forge trade and business links with local entrepreneurs.

Business Place helps start-ups

THE Business Place helps young entrepreneurs in Alexandra get a foot up the ladder, with advice and information on setting up an enterprise, and running it successfully.

Symposium for small businesses

TOWNSHIPS can become viable economic hubs, says Thami Mazwai. The annual small business conference in Soweto will look at ways to get there.

Small businesses get help

THE Start-Up, Small and Micro Enterprises Policy should level the playing field between established businesses and small new groups regarding City procurement spend.

Joburg: helping small business

A NEW policy has been drawn up that will help start-ups, small and micro enterprises chart a successful course through official procurement processes.

Finance talk for small business

AFTER tabling his budget, the finance MEC sped off to Soweto, where he was part of a workshop on small business, which has the power to transform township economies.

Excellence awards for SMMEs

THERE are 10 finalists in the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller’s inaugural SMME Excellence Awards, in which their business skills and service excellence will be rewarded.

Conference targets entrepreneurs

YOUNG entrepreneurs are able to learn practical skills to run sustainable businesses from the experts during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Gauteng exporters rewarded

MERCEDES-BENZ was named Exporter of the Year in the JCCI-FNB awards, which seek to promote and grow export industries.

Small business awards

THE Eskom Business Investment Awards Competition is having its prize giving in Johannesburg, with finalists from across the country competing.

Traders learn how to expand

SUPPORT for small and micro enterprises is available, informal traders learned at an exhibition hosted by the City and Wits.

Soweto business centre opens

THE Soweto Empowerment Zone was launched in Diepkloof, aimed at improving the business environment for small companies.

Building economic hubs

TRANSFORMING townships into vibrant economic hubs is at the core of a conference aimed at building entrepreneurship.

Opportunities at business day

SMALL businesses and entrepreneurs learned how to sustain their enterprises and contribute to the economy at Business Opportunity Day.