Introduction Stokvels are more commonly defined as a type of credit union in which a group of people enter into an agreement to contribute a fixed amount of money to a common pool either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. In South Africa you get various forms of Stokvels known as; Burial Societies, Investment Clubs, Umgalelo Clubs […]
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Barriers preventing the South African Youth from becoming Entrepreneurs
With South Africa’s high level on unemployment, South Africa’s Youth is encouraged to become Entrepreneurs. It is stated that to be successful one must work for oneself. Your Matric Certificate will not guarantee obtaining employment. Many South African Youth turn to crime when there is no other alternative to earn a living. The 2015 Global […]
Suspensions in the workplace – how and when must the Employer suspend Employees
It can be quite daunting for an Employer to suspend an Employee. Many Employers have not followed any procedures when suspending their Employees. The Employer would later regret not seeking any advice as to the correct manner to suspend Employees especially when they must compensate misbehaving Employees due to their oversight. What would the correct […]
When to use an Agency or a Distribution Agreement
When deciding whether you should use an Agency or a Distribution Agreement – the main question a business owner should ask is whether the person or Company you are appointing will be acting as an Agent or a Distributor. An Agent relationship comes into existence where the Agent obtains permission from the Supplier to market, […]
Finalist Nedbank CapeTalk Business Accelerator 2018
We are honored to be a finalist in the Nedbank CapeTalk Business Accelerator 2018! If you missed us on air on 27 March 2018, click here. The Nedbank Business Accelerator with CapeTalk helps successful, established entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level by giving them a platform to share their stories and insights on […]
