2013 News
Collection of events and news articles form 2013.Articles
Extraordinary Results From Ordinary Marketing Coca-Cola, Apple, IBM. These names need no explanation as these brands are considered some of the most powerful in the world. Interbrand lists them as the three best global brands for 2012. And, rightly so. A brand can be defined as “a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name,” but at its core, a brand is a promise.
Helping yourself through the start-up phase For any entrepreneur, starting a business is a very personal journey, because as the business
grows, you grow with it. An entrepreneur tends to feel every challenge and success the business
goes through. There are Five key learning's that I have found have helped me along the way:
Set The Record Straight Recent studies have shown that one of the biggest contributors to the failure of SMEs in South Africa (and globally) is the lack of proper record keeping. But, knowing what to focus on – and which records are important – can be tricky when starting out. So, what do new entrepreneurs need to know?
Hope Factory Stakeholder Appreciation Day The Hope Factory showcased the way it is contributing to entrepreneurial development at its annual Stakeholder Appreciation Day this week.
Mentoring Entrepreneurs - Two Heads Are Better Than One Mentorship relationships assist entrepreneurs to identify areas in their businesses that are hampering their progress. Sean Krige, Johannesburg Programme Manager at The Hope Factory, mentors small businesses for a living and tells SmartProcurement how the old adage that “using two heads is better than one” has never been closer to the truth.
South Africa: Entrepreneurship in action The Hope Factory showcased the way it is contributing to entrepreneurial development at its annual Stakeholder Appreciation Day.
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Listen or download the sound clip of the 702 interview regarding the Hope Factory Entrepreneurship Programme
