Judi Hudson
latest news & developmentsNeo-colonialism or development?
Described as "one of the biggest economic phenomena of the last decade", the astonishing speed at which South Africa has become the largest investor in the rest of Africa has…
Where cellphones rule
To the casual observer, small businesses are poor stepsisters of large businesses. But small businesses play a vital role in any economy. They provide employment and competition,…
Why so many South African firms fail
Do South Africans have what it takes to become effective entrepreneurs? The 2002 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report reveals that South Africa has below the average rate…
From wall to gentle slope
According to Erwin, small-business sector is more than a decade away from where it should be in South Africa, and that it contributes only 35% of gross domestic product. The…