Steps to Starting your Own Business
Maybe you are fed up with the 9-5 grind, or maybe you were never considering it. Either way, you have made the decision to start your own business. You may be asking “What now? Where do I start?” Well, we have talked to a host of homegrown entrepreneurs and have devised the ultimate guide to […]
#JobSeekersWednesday Podcasts
Episode 3 – How to nail a job interview In this week’s episode we meet a jobseeker who has recently landed a job from a successful interview, and discuss the ins and outs of nailing the interview process. Click link and then on play button to listen —-> How to nail a job interview Episode […]
Tyler Perry’s Success: Job Seeker Lessons
Tyler Perry is one of the great entertainment entrepreneurs. He has created a multi-million dollar empire, but this was not handed to him. He had his fair share of hardships growing up, including an abusive father, which contributed to him being pushed to the point of suicide at a very young age. However, Perry, […]
Top 5 Locations to Work in South Africa
When searching for a job one usually only considers the organisation or the company that they wish to work at as the factor that decides where they will end up geographically. Why not let it be the other way around? Why not choose the organisation to work at based on your preference of locations? South […]
Why the Traditional 9 to 5 is Not Yet Dead
Every ‘disruptive’ article over the past few years has thrown curveballs at the traditional 9-5 shift. Many have suggested the Gig or Freelance economy will mean a more flexible working day becomes the norm. However, a recent poll suggested that out of four options, over 50% said they still preferred the 9 to 5. So, […]
Using Social Media to Find a Job
You spent hours developing your CV, applying for jobs online, walking door to door, and still no luck. Yep, you know the story. Job hunting costs you time, job hunting costs you money. Thankfully, modern technology has meant we have been able to move away from extensive paperwork and public transport fees, yet knowing exactly […]
You Need to Embrace Fintech Now
Fintech is here to stay and many of us use it daily without even knowing. Do you use Snapscan/Zapper, purchase from small vendors using your card use a mobile wallet? If so, chances are you interact with a FinTech company. Fintech Investment Oulook Despite the economic and political uncertainty in Africa, confidence in the continent […]
Why ‘Moneyballing’ your labour force is the key to growing your business
Jim Manzi, founder and chairman of APT (Applied Predictive Technologies) recently posted in the economist. “It is no longer enough to use intuition as a basis for making decisions”. We are in a new world full of technology which allows you to easily collect big data. Hence, we look at how basing your company’s data […]
Q&A with ClockWork CEO | How to Utilise your Workforce Data
Data Drives Better Decisions Many managers often struggle to pinpoint factors that allow them to move further towards company success. They will often rewrite a strategy, focusing on new product development or at improving other marketing methods. However, one of factors they often turn a blind eye to is whether they are getting the most out […]
