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Greg Gordon
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Africa’s limited skies
Economic inhibitors, a drop in tourism and the absence of a united African airline network are just some of the problems confronting SA aviation
Innovation for Africa
South Africa is likely to remain Africa’s innovation powerhouse, particularly as growth in mobile technology provides significant opportunities
An organic approach to growing business
A family’s search for organic produce led them to start farming their own – and a hugely diversified and expanding business is the result
Investing in the hard rock business
Stonemason Nicholas Tshabalala says that managing growth is a juggling act, especially since his business is seasonal
Surviving the changing tide of the music business
The music business, like many others, was turned on its head by the advent of online trade. Abe Seema witnessed – and survived – the shift
Sweet taste of success
How a small chocolate shop in the Western Cape turns its ongoing “problem” of success into a triumph by constantly reinventing itself
Reinventing the brand
Companies are shifting their brand strategies to accommodate new challenges brought about by mobile technology and social networking
Ditching the office for good
When contractor Philip du Plessis fell into the swimming pool at a client’s house recently and damaged his iPhone, it wasn’t business as usual.
4G slow to local shores
South African businesses and consumers are being denied full access to world-class high-speed mobile data facilities, writes Greg Gordon.
Turbulence over Africa
Although open-skies policies on in Africa bode well for the airline industry, ageing fleets and tight margins are significant challenges.
Dodging the audit bullet: relief for small businesses
The Companies Act is remarkably lax for small companies managed by their shareholders.
Putting the customer in control
Weighing up the rights of consumers versus those of the businesses that provide them with goods and services is a delicate balancing act.
Tuning in to the digital age
Traditional broadcasters have to rethink their business strategy in the face of online challenges.
Charting software’s changes
Desktop financial software is here to stay — for the moment, writes <b>Greg Gordon</b>.
Navigating a brave new world
Small business are adrift in a sea of new technology, writes <b>Greg Gordon</b>.