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The informal economy as a growth engine

The informal economy is more than just spaza shops and street vendors, it’s South Africa’s hidden growth engine. From fostering grassroots innovation to creating jobs and strengthening communities, township entrepreneurs show how resilience and resourcefulness can drive lasting impact. Explore why the informal economy deserves recognition as a key driver of economic growth.

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Culturally intelligent leadership: Why understanding language, tradition, and values drives better decision-making in diverse teams

Cultural intelligence is more than a leadership buzzword, it’s the ability to understand and respect language, traditions, and values across diverse teams. Leaders who embrace cultural intelligence foster trust, unlock collaboration, and make better decisions in today’s interconnected business world.

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The winter clean-up: A manager’s guide to resetting teams and strategy before spring

Discover how a winter team strategy reset can elevate your management, leadership, and productivity. This blog explores how the Project Management Fundamentals course helps managers clear bottlenecks, refocus teams, and prepare for a high-impact Q4. Gain practical tools to lead with clarity and drive measurable results before the year wraps up.

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From sheepskin to supply chains: How cold weather disrupts logistics and what SA businesses can learn from it

Discover how winter weather causes supply chain disruptions across South Africa. This article unpacks key logistics challenges and offers practical resilience and strategy tips for local businesses looking to adapt, save costs, and stay competitive during colder months. Learn how to build smarter supply chains that can weather any storm.

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Breaking Business Norms: Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Redefining Success in 2025

Breaking Business Norms explores business leadership in South Africa through the stories of women entrepreneurs reshaping success with purpose, innovation, and resilience. From ethical fashion to fintech and agri-tech, these trailblazers are building businesses that prioritise impact over profit. Gain insight into their leadership journeys and find practical inspiration to lead your own path, differently and boldly.

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Winter logistics: How cold weather impacts South Africa’s supply chains

As temperatures drop, South Africa’s logistics industry faces unique seasonal pressures, from weather-induced road hazards to slower turnaround times at key ports. In this article, we unpack how winter logistics challenges impact everything from retail delivery schedules to national supply chain efficiency, and what businesses can do to stay ahead of the chill.

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Surviving the slow season: Smart strategies for small businesses in winter

Small business winter blues? Not anymore. The colder months can bring slower sales and tighter spending, but they also offer a golden opportunity to refocus, rebrand, and reconnect. From keeping your cash flow warm with winter bundles to sparking customer engagement with seasonal campaigns, this guide shares smart, practical ideas to help your business not just survive, but grow, during the winter slowdown.

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