Financial

‘South Africa From Hero To Zero… And Back Again?’

‘South Africa From Hero To Zero… And Back Again?’

Setting aside the Gupta fiasco in South Africa, details may soon emerge of the extent that South Africa is now…

Making The (Down)Grade: Can SA Innovation Weather The Storm?

Making The (Down)Grade: Can SA Innovation Weather The Storm?

It is well documented that innovation drives economic growth. This is, in fact, one of the most consistent findings by scholars…

Why You Should Charge Clients More Than You Think You’re Worth

Why You Should Charge Clients More Than You Think You’re Worth

One of the most challenging decisions freelancers, solopreneurs, and independent consultants face is how much to charge for their time and expertise….

No Radical Economic Transformation Without Economic Growth

No Radical Economic Transformation Without Economic Growth

Economic transformation in SA is long overdue, but current talk about radical economic transformation is “mere political rhetoric”, said panellists…

4 Mistakes That Kill Crowdsourcing Efforts

4 Mistakes That Kill Crowdsourcing Efforts

Back in 2011, crowdsourcing was fueling an explosion in open innovation. At that time, most Fortune 500 firms had launched…

Blockchain Could Help Musicians Make Money Again

Blockchain Could Help Musicians Make Money Again

As a musician, I want to encourage other artists to collaborate with my music. But recently, a visual artist had all of…

Preference And Profitability

Preference And Profitability

There are many ways to drive profit. One way is to be the low-cost provider, or be the most efficient…

Self-rule Always Delivers The Best Results

Self-rule Always Delivers The Best Results

Following the persuasive observations against colonialism made recently, I want to focus on one defect that seldom attracts the attention…

Signs You’re Losing Control Of Your Family Business

Signs You’re Losing Control Of Your Family Business

When the non-family chairman/CEO unexpectedly told family business owners that they had to live without dividends or sell the business,…

Blockchain Will Transform Customer Loyalty Programs

Blockchain Will Transform Customer Loyalty Programs

Loyalty programs have proliferated across travel, retail, financial services, and other economic sectors. The average U.S. household participates in 29…