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Do you have a Business Plan which you have written or partly developed and want further assistance? Do you want to learn how to write a Business Plan from start …
Enhancing Strategic Risk-based Decision Making
FORWARD-LOOKING organisations that seek to thrive in an increasingly complex operating environment continually undertake to make well-informed decisions using a variety of established techniques and disciplines. These activities include, but …
Business Proposal Example
Below is an example of a Business Proposal which attracts the attention of potential financiers, investors, landlords more often than not. Should you wish to present your business idea in an …
Start-up Business Plan – From R6,500
Get a Comprehensive, Bankable Start-up Business Plan and 5 year Financial Projections to be used for finance applications, creating investor interest or submitting to a potential landlord for lease agreements …
About Bizco Business Consulting
We are a South African Enterprise Development Firm for the existing business markets, as well as start-up entrepreneurs and SMME. Our aim is to create and develop successful entrepreneurs. We …
Coca-Cola on Track to Deliver Merger Conditions
Coca Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently held its inaugural Supplier Development Conference at Gallagher Estate. The conference was a key milestone event which forms part of CCBSA’s commitment to …
All-new Elements Await Attendees to the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo
The 2017 edition of Africa’s mega construction and infrastructure expo will feature an array of all-new elements in response to the evolving African construction marketplace. Among these will be six …
As Retail Payments Burst with Innovation New Threats Emerge
The payments space is one of the most vibrant areas of financial services at the moment, with consumers craving faster, simpler ways to make payments – especially for those regular, …
Information Technology: Minister Cwele’s Dilemma on ICT Policy
To borrow from Shakespeare, nationalisation by any other name is still nationalisation, and government taking assets held in private hands without consent or compensation is still expropriation. The formation of …
The Risks of Owning Property Without a Will
A home is the biggest financial asset most South Africans will ever possess, but what happens to that home when the owner passes away? The short answer is that it …
Dangote Group to Raise Fund for Africa Center in New York
The Dangote Group will lunch a fundraising, beginning this month, for the development of The Africa Centre, in New York City. Halima Aliko Dangote was recently appointed the President of …
These Are The Biggest Data Centre Market Drivers In Africa Today
1.2 billion people live in Africa today, yet one one quarter of the population has internet access, according to the International Telecommunication Union. However, the market is changing across the …
How to overcome foreign exchange risks in energy funding
The local financing ecosystem in underdeveloped African countries has traditionally been unable to cater sufficiently for those seeking energy funding. Poorly developed capital markets, illiquid markets, and relatively high-interest rates …
General Finance Solutions
The core of the company’s focus is on providing finance for formal small and medium enterprises. Business Partners Limited structures unique, individualised financing solutions. Deals are structured using equity, shareholders’ …
Pilot Programme Injects Vocational Skills Into Gauteng’s Economy
The Sparrow Combined Technical Skills School in Sophiatown, west Johannesburg, and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) have pioneered a new programme to help high school learners with cognitive disabilities …
Significant Property-related Legislations to Come Into Force in 2017
There are a few significant changes on the cards for the South African property sector in 2017. Many of the regulations coming into force this year won’t necessarily be welcomed …
South Africa Seeks Ban on Foreigners Buying Agricultural Land
South Africa has proposed a new law banning foreigners directly buying agricultural land in the country as the government seeks to boost ownership for the black majority. Non-residents will be …
Is Your Business Geared for Growth?
Working Capital can be funded by the business itself or by external funders. You have often heard the terminology working capital, but what is it exactly? Simply defined, it is …
9 Steps to Writing an E-commerce Business Plan
9 Steps to Writing an E-commerce Business Plan More and more people are using online shopping or e-commerce for their daily, weekly, monthly purchases than ever before and 2017 will be …
Seeking Professional Business Value Added Planning Services?
Our Affordable and Professional Business Value Added Planning Services can go a long way as 2016 was not a good year for business by any means. The good news is …
10 Ways You Can Model the Success of Millionaires
JULY 13, 2016 Chris W. Dunn CONTRIBUTOR Founder and CEO of Skill Incubator According to a Market Insights Report, there were 10.4 million U.S. households with a net worth of …
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Jacob Zuma: State of the Nation Address 2016
Good evening, sanibonani, molweni, dumelang, goeie naand, lotshani, riperile, ndimadekwana, Thank you for the opportunity to address Parliament and the nation. Today marks the 26th anniversary of the release of …
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Lenders Getting to Grips with New Accounting Standard
As financial institutions ready themselves for the implementation of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9) in 2018, many expect the new standard to have a substantial impact on their balance …
Amazon Sets Up Shop in Johannesburg
Web retailer and technology giant Amazon has announced plans to open an office of Amazon Web Services in Johannesburg and intends going on a hiring spree. Web retailer and technology …
Top South African Property Investment Award Winners
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, has announced today that Growthpoint Properties has taken top honours with the overall IPD Property Investment Award 2015 …
Businesses Need Insurance More Than Ever
Businesses Need Insurance More Than Ever As SA’S Risk Outlook Turns South There is an age-old saying that holds that prevention is better than cure. This principle needs to be …
High-speed Satellite Broadband for SMEs
Provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Avanti Communications, has signed a new contract with South Africa’s business chamber, Foundation for African Business and …
Global Investment Increasing Dramatically in Africa’s Telecoms Industry
Africa’s telecoms industry forms a vital component to the country’s economic growth, affecting all aspects of the business and social sphere. Dramatic expansion in the telecoms sector has taken place …
Understanding the Revised B-BBEE Codes Has Big Benefits for Small Business
Property Point, a Growthpoint Initiative, explored the revised DTI B-BBEE codes in its latest information-packed To-The-Point session in Johannesburg, helping small businesses and entrepreneurs get to grips with how this …
SMEs Lead the Way in Local Cloud Adoption
Small and medium-sized enterprises are far ahead of their larger counterparts when it comes to adopting cloud-based services, says Brian Timperley of Turrito Networks — and many are out-competing their …
Investing in Entrepreneurs to Drive the Economy
South Africa has the potential for greatness, but unemployment chains us to mediocrity. These are the thoughts of Yusuf Randera-Rees, CEO and co-founder of the Awethu Project, who believes we …
Mobile Tech Putting African Business Owners in the Driving Seat
Smartphone penetration is ramping up across Africa, giving the continent’s businesses an opportunity to use mobile technology to become more efficient, productive, and responsive in the way they do business. …
TransUnion Launches Next-generation Consumer Credit Profiling Data Tools
In tough times, credit lenders face increased risk, having a negative impact on profitability. To meet the market’s need for improved risk management, TransUnion has bolstered its Bureau Credit Characteristics …
MiWay Insurance Now Available to Brokers
With the extension of its insurance solutions to brokers, MiWay is providing access to perhaps the most innovative portfolio available in the market today and allowing intermediaries around the country …
South Africa to Host the 2015 Business Excellence Forum and Awards
South Africa will be hosting its very first Business Excellence Forum and Awards event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg on 5 and 6 November 2015. The Business …
African Governments and Business Leaders Join to Launch Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund
A ‘Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund’ for Africa was launched on 13th June 2015. The launch event was led by the President of the Republic of Senegal HE Macky Sall, …
EY Global Job Creation and Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2015
Entrepreneurs are leading global job creation, with 47% of entrepreneurs expecting to increase their total global workforce this year. This is according to the EY global job creation and youth …
Top 30 Under 30 African Entrepreneurs Includes SA Design and Digital Agency Founder
Kgomotso Mautloa, founder and creative director of the design and digital agency Green Robot Design, has been named as one of Forbes Africa Top 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs across the …
Central Square Set to Be a Vibrant New R1.8 Billion Public Piazza, Shopping and Leisure Hub at Menlyn Maine
Central Square – the new R1.8 billion mixed-use development within the multi-billion rand Menlyn Maine green city mega project in Pretoria – is set to become an all new public …
SA commits R1bn to supporting black industrialists
27 March 2015 A R1-billion incentive scheme to support the creation of large and competitive black industrialists is to be made available, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said at …
Passion for SME Business
We are committed to our own company values, which are Honesty, Integrity, Passion for Business and Profitability. We are looking to support business owners and entrepreneurs whom are actively involved …
Access to SME and Start-up Finance
Access to Business Finance Business owners and start-up entrepreneurs face a number of challenges when looking at either expanding an existing business or starting a new venture. The core challenge …
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Bizco Support Services Bizco Business Consulting in conjunction with various professional partners offer locally owned and managed businesses SME Support Services focused on unlocking your Business Leadership, Strategy, Human Resources, …
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We have over 500 fully developed business plans and business ideas, which are available. For more information see a summary of topics below or complete the form and we will …
Mentorship and Coaching Programme for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs – 2014
Bizco Business Consulting has launched their highly sought after Mentorship and Coaching Programme for Aspiring Entrepreneurs for the year. The programme will see a group of 40 leaners going through …
Zuma: Government is investing in education, skills for youth
At the Presidential Indaba on Youth Jobs and Skills, Jacob Zuma said youth employment has grown and spoke of the importance of investing in the youth. Youth employment has grown …
Limpopo schools still without textbooks
According to a newspaper report, some Limpopo schools have still not received textbooks. Some schools in Limpopo have still not received their textbooks for the 2014 school year, Rapport newspaper …
Traffic police to appeal Malema’s acquittal
The Gauteng traffic police say they are set to challenge Julius Malema’s acquittal on a reckless driving charge. The Gauteng traffic police said on Sunday that their plans were underway …
Broadcast Pistorius trial, say media
News channels eNCA, MultiChoice and EWN are set to ask a court for permission to broadcast Oscar Pistorius’s trial for the death of Reeva Steenkamp. Media houses will ask the …
Soobrayan cleared of ‘rubber-stamping’, fund misuse charges
Basic education director general Bobby Soobrayan has been found not guilty of wrongdoing, says department spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi. Department spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi said on Tuesday that basic education director general …
Transport minister admits to faulty e-toll billing system
Sanral has been ordered to fix billing problems related to the Gauteng e-toll system, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) must correct billing …
Ndebele warns Waterkloof Four warders
Any official found to have helped with a jail cell party for two of the “Waterkloof Four” will be punished, says the correctional services minister. Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele …
More trapped illegal miners surface
Three more illegal miners surfaced on Tuesday from an abandoned mine in Benoni, emergency services said. “They resurfaced this morning and were arrested for illegal mining,” spokesperson David Tshabalala said. …
AMCU: This time our strike will be peaceful
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) would do its best to stage a peaceful strike on the platinum mines in Rustenburg in the North West, an official said …
Yemen kidnappers make contact with Gift of the Givers
The al-Qaeda militants who kidnapped South African Pierre Korkie in Yemen made contact on Wednesday, The Gift of the Givers Foundation said. “We received a text message from al-Qaeda about …
SA women claim double victory at World Cricket Champs
The Proteas women beat Pakistan by seven wickets, to pull off a double-win in the T20 segment of the Qatar International Women’s Cricket Champions in Doha on Wednesday. They also …
Another Mothutlung Resident Dies
Another resident of Mothutlung, near Brits, died after he was allegedly pushed from a moving nyala, North West police said on Wednesday. Reports say his name was Theodore Seema. On …
Vavi Is Still Our Comrade, Says Cosatu
Cosatu said on Wednesday that it has not written off suspended general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. “The stance Cosatu took from the beginning has been that this is an internal matter …
Krejcir Case: Two Suspects To Appear In Court
Two people arrested for allegations that they attempted to murder investigators in the Radovan Krejcir case are expected to appear in two separate courts on Wednesday, police said. “Two of …
Booing Is A Part Of Self-Expression, says Zuma
The ANC does not “approve of violent action against people who are exercising their democratic rights”, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday. Thirty members of the ANC were arrested on …
ANC Members Arrested After Fight With EFF In Nkandla
A number of ANC supporters were arrested after they clashed with Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members near President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home on Saturday. The EFF were handing over a …
Two Tshwane Metro Cops Arrested For Armed Robbery
Two Tshwane metro police officers were arrested for armed robbery, Gauteng police said on Saturday. Captain Augustinah Selepe said they arrested on Friday in Gezina, north of Pretoria. It was …
Arrive Alive unaware of King Dalindyebo’s dagga habit
Arrive Alive was unaware of AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s dagga-smoking habits when they made him the ambassador for their campaign in his municipality in 2011, the road safety organisation said …
Hollywood kicks off 2014 awards season with Golden Globes
In a year widely regarded as a bountiful one for high-quality films and acting, the Golden Globes weigh in on Sunday with the first big honours of the Hollywood awards …
Wayne Rooney calls for unity at Man United
English football club Manchester United were at risk of losing four consecutive matches on Saturday for the first time since October 1961, having been beaten by Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City …
Controversial Youth Wage Subsidy Implemented
The Employment Tax Incentive Act, commonly known as the youth wage subsidy, came into effect at midnight, SABC news reported on Wednesday. It is aimed at alleviating youth unemployment, estimated …
Russia Amps Up Security Ahead Of Sochi Games
Russia on Tuesday launched the largest security operation in Olympic history with one month to go before Vladimir Putin kicks off the Winter Games in Sochi amid renewed fears of …
SA Set For Inaugural Women’s T20 Championship
The South African women’s cricket team will take part in the inaugural International Women’s Cricket Championships in Qatar from January 9 – 25. The triangular T20 tournament, with Ireland and …
Universities Warn of Limited Space, No Walk-ins
As thousands of matriculants celebrate the release of their results on Tuesday, universities warned they would not accept walk-in applications. Universities had been inundated with thousands of applications for limited …
Sanral Claims Almost One Million e-Tags Sold
At least 963 420 e-tags have been issued to road users in Gauteng since e-tolling started at the beginning of December, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) said …
Michael Schumacher in critical condition after brain surgery
Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was in a critical condition after undergoing brain surgery following a weekend skiing accident that has stunned drivers, fans and athletes around the world. …
Economic week ahead: Out with the old, in with the new
With most global markets expected to end 2013 on a high note, various economies and investors across the globe are increasingly optimistic about 2014. Barring any unpleasant surprises, most global …
Changing Pretoria’s name ranks high on ANC’s to-do list
“The ruling party says it will “act decisively” to ensure the Pretoria/Tshwane name debacle is put to rest in the new year, according to a report.” The ANC has placed …
I am the great fake, says bogus signer from Sterkfontein
“The bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, Thamsanqa Jantjies, has called himself “a great fake”. Tamsanqa Jantjies, who created an uproar as the bogus sign language interpreter …
Porsche Planning 911 ‘Safari’ Off-Road Concept
Perhaps the best sign that the SUV craze has taken a step too far, Porsche will reportedly showcase an off-roading version of its iconic 911 sports car at the 2014 …
Getting a Better Deal on Cloud Computing
True cloud services are a lot more user-friendly and cost-effective than remote hosted services, but not everyone is getting true cloud, says Grant Vine, Technical director at Cybervine IT Solutions. Cloud …
How to Use Social Media to Help Generate Sales
Sales, at its essence, is all about connecting with people and building relationships. “The rise of social media brings a new dynamic to the sales environment of any organisation and …
Lead Generation Helps When You’re Selling Multiple Products
Unless you head up a major corporation, chances are that you do not have a major advertising budget at your disposal. Most companies do not have that luxury, but even …
POPI is Good News…
The Protection of Personal Information Bill, also known as POPI, is going to mean more work for some companies – but, says attorney Jana van Zyl of Dommisse Attorneys, the …
There is Hope for Local Government
The Auditor-General’s report on the outcomes of audits of local governments and entities has had an alarming effect in the public domain. Many municipalities have under achieved for the umpteenth …
Update on the Private Healthcare Pricing Inquiry
Earlier this year the Competition Commission (Commission) published its draft terms of reference for its market inquiry into the private healthcare sector [Private Healthcare Pricing Inquiry]. The Commission, at that …
JSE Moves Ahead with Co-Location Centre
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is moving ahead with the construction of its co-location centre to be completed in the first half of 2014. To be built according to best …
Big Debate Over Multi-million Rand Time Square Development
The multi-billion Rand Time Square development in the east of Pretoria – which will include a five star hotel and casino – is drawing negative feedback from the public, including …
The Best (and Worst) Places for Women to Get Top Jobs in SA
Grant Thornton’s Women in Business research for 2013 has ranked the country’s provinces and career paths in terms of which are most and least likely to take South African women …
The Marketplace Wants Smaller Industrial Stands to Develop
It appears that industrial property developers are looking at developing smaller properties –certainly in the greater Irene area –and this became evident at the pre-launch of the latest industrial development …
Cost-effective, Secure Virtual Fax Solution Launched
Fax remains a widely used technology in certain industries and geographies, and yet many companies have not taken advantage of new technology approaches to reduce costs and improve performance, says …
Owning and Operating Multiple Franchise Units
With the after effects of the recession, franchisers have turned to granting second multiple units to existing franchisees as they have proven that they can make a success of their …
Outsourcing, Not “body Shopping”, Enables Business
Outsourcing has become commonplace. It has become an integral part of many successful businesses, with surveys and analyst reports regularly pointing to outsourced solutions as responsible for growth and profitability. …
African E-commerce May Be About to Come Of Age
E-commerce in Africa has grown dramatically over the past year, says Robin Philip of payment services provider PayGate, and is now in a position to support the massive consumer boom …
The Industrial Property Market is Leading a Slow Comeback
It appears that the industrial property market is leading the slow comeback in the commercial property market – certainly in the greater Irene and Centurion areas – where industrial space …
Looking for Great New Talent‘ Just Google It
Google has become the definitive source for web search, handling 65.2% of all searches worldwide – more than four times the number of pages indexed by runners-up Yahoo! and Bing …
Hotel Industry and Room Occupancy Levels Looking Good
It looks as if the hotel industry is clawing its way back up after several years of turmoil as local hotels will become beneficiaries of the arrival of more tourists, …
Food Franchising in South Africa
The fast food and restaurant sector has traditionally been the largest and most prominent franchise industry locally as well as internationally. A survey by Ernest and Young’s retail and consumer …
Apple Losing Ground‘
Apple, it would appear, is finally starting to lose ground in the raging tablet market as players such as Samsung pry market space from the iPads – with news abounding …
VoIP’s Great – But Only If It Works Properly
There’s no question that Voice over Internet Protocol has become a standard tool for many companies. That’s owing to its promise of lower costs and the ability to substantially broaden …
Finding the Perfect Balance Between External and Internal PR
Twenty years ago, before any of us felt the full impact of social media, many organisations made the critical error of not listening to the people who helped their businesses …
There’s a New Kid on the Block in the Tablet Market
As Samsung starts to give Apple a run for its money in the hotly contested tablet market, there appears to be a third strong player quietly entering the market – …