Running a business is one of the most adventurous journey for business owners considering the multifaceted operations it entails.

It is a general belief that profit is the driving force of every business but what about value? Find out more...

We recently examined business models, the three major categories in which these can be classified and the critical questions to address in o

In these changing times, the modi operandi for businesses has taken a different turn from what we used to know. The level of competition is

We previously discussed competitive advantage; its meaning, how firms can achieve it, and most importantly how it can be sustained. Today, w

Last quarter, we looked into some of the pressing issues such as inflation rates, new regulatory policies, insecurity and updates on the...

Across the world, micro, small and medium sized enterprises have been known to be the backbone of the economy and have played a key role in

Many companies strive to attain a competitive advantage, but the question is how sustainable is it?

According to the late American executive Jack Welch: “Number one; Cash is King, number two; communicate, number three, buy or bury the compe

In our last article, we examined how cost optimisation strategy can drive accelerated growth and stated that it should be part of an organis

n our last article, we looked into how to establish a growth strategy (Ansoff matrix), which enables a business to attain expansion and incr

Growth is a function of a business lifecycle that is ever-present irrespective of its size. This is because growth represents an increase in

Today, let’s examine why branding is important for your business, as it cannot be emphasised enough how important it is.

Over the last few months, we have seen how defining your product or service strategy, establishing your niche, as well as putting your plans

Everyone has a story or experiences which have led them to where they currently are. The International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Da

The first thing that comes to mind when stakeholders are mentioned is finding out who these are, as their involvement will be crucial for a

In 2010, my mentor told me that he would soon retire from active duties, handover the running of his business to two of his children and rel

What is a strategic asset?Strategic assets can be exemplified as business know-how and as such are ...

Health is wealth, so goes the old adage. I’ve always taken it to mean that there is nothing more valuable than good health as one cannot rea

It is a popular belief that the start of a new year presents new opportunities for individuals and businesses... and so it is for 2021.