I have a business idea, but I am not sure if it will work While having your morning coffee, you think about an innovative solution for an idea – something you can convert into a multi-million rand company. Or maybe, Read more…
Where do you find great business ideas? I did a Tweet the other day about small business and ideas. We often complicate the generation of business ideas unnecessary, as we believe innovation and solutions are out there… and we are Read more…
Make productivity a priority in software development We’ve all had those projects with tight deadlines that had to be met. Once all the code was completed, checked and ready for deployment, the product owner decided to postpone deployment. In many Read more…
Developers and users Software developers have historically been portrayed as mushrooms sitting in a darkened room. It is forbidden for them to connect with the business units. It also makes sense, as focus is needed to produce quality code. It Read more…
The issue with a quick quote When new clients meet me for the first time, they often talk about the idea that they have for a new web or mobile app, their goals, aspirations and product positioning. With product development, Read more…
Choosing the right response to the problem Every business reaches the point where what they are doing is not working anymore. Small businesses and startups can reach this point much faster than bigger businesses with more diversified product offerings. When Read more…
Learning from failures We have all heard the startup success stories – The ones where people had a turnover of R 100 million within one year with a minimal amount of effort. With this in mind, I am reminded of Read more…
Validate your learning I recently received an email from a potential customer who has an idea for a business and required funding. Though the money was not a large amount, I decided to take a leaner approach to the situation Read more…
Profitability through performance The mining sector has large expenses and large income. It also has a large workforce that requires management. As with any business, profitability is central to business success. Keeping staff members and mining vehicles in check is Read more…
Marshi – free data for ad interactions Whether you turn the corner, turn online, turn the page or turn on the television you see advertisements spamming and luring you to buy their products. As an everyday occurrence, it’s interesting how Read more…