Crispin Sonn says corporate service investment means investing in your business 

Trade your way out of business depression is the sage advice offered by small business mentor Gavin Tonks 

To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, may be the great art of life — but some are better at it than others. Liesl Venter spoke to a young woman who makes it happen 

While many Americans are moving out of their foreclosed homes in haste, a small business has stepped in to clean up the mess, writes Steven Kurutz 

The industrial revolution in miniature – and sometimes in reverse: that’s the story of textile company owner Stuart Holding’s professional life, writes Alice Rhodes  

Women in rural areas are seen as the backbone of their communities, but they often need a helping hand, writes Jane Steinacker 

Back the jockey and not the horse is the sage advice given by small business developer Allon Raiz 

Much more than just a luxury, laundry services are a much-needed commodity in today’s fast-paced world, writes Liesl Venter 

Applying business practices to solving society’s problems may be the answer for cash-strapped non-governmental organisations, writes Liesl Venter 

South Africa is a long way behind other developing countries in terms of encouraging entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, according to international research conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). 

Every day, millions of illegal cigarettes are sold in retail stores, on street corners and in spaza shops across the country. Hendri Pelser investigates  

Over the past 22 years, Chris Koen has been involved in the buying and selling of hundreds of small and medium enterprises.  

Hendri Pelser talks to someone wanting to sell an established, profitable business.  

Financial services provider Netcash enjoyed their highest client sign-on month in March, with a 40% increase in merchant activations.  

Transforming emerging market economies, by identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs, is what non-profit organisation Endeavor Entrepreneurs is all about. 

There are many things a struggling business can do before having to retrench staff, as Alice Rhodes finds out from Old Masters  

Franchising actually grows market share during a recession, say many insiders.  

Keep them coming back for more. This business is built on great customer service. Alice Rhodes finds out what that actually means 

Before you buy, consider waiting for the new consumer law, writes Barrie Terblanche