360 Biz

Presented by Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala, 360 Biz is a show that brings many viewpoints to the table on “all things business”. Incorporating all stakeholders – established business, government, SMMEs, entrepreneurs, professionals and legislators – to tackle and provide practical solutions for real challenges facing African businesses – big, small, formal and informal.
Weekly English South Africa Business
230 Episodes
24 – 44

Township Entrepreneurship

Township economy helps to boost job creation and drive entrepreneurship within the townships. The enterprises established are operated by township entrepreneurs to meet primarily the needs of township communities. These entrepreneurs are bridging the gap of unemployment and skills development. The Township Entrepreneurship Awards are an initiative by the Gauteng…
23 May 2018 55 min

The Entertainment Business in South Africa

It might sound glamorous but the entertainment business is not all fun and games... there is a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes. In studio, Tristan Kaatze and Siphesihle Losi share stories from their respective industries.
16 May 2018 48 min

The Business of Haircare

The Professional Haircare Market SA 2010 report found that the "ethnic African segment is the single largest consumer group and this market has the most potential". Black consumers spend up to six times more than their white counterparts when it comes to haircare. It's a fact: black haircare is big…
9 May 2018 51 min

Raising Legends

Women and girls have been getting attention and consideration as they are seen as more vulnerable to abuse and attacks, as well as being less privileged. What this world order fails to grasp is the fact that the boy child has the same or worse challenges as girls have. Campaigns…
2 May 2018 55 min

Entrepreneurship Opportunities

More than half of the South Africans who run their own businesses are youth, according to the Real State of Entrepreneurship Survey 2017, undertaken by the Seed Academy. More than 1,200 entrepreneurs took part in the research project. Its findings also showed that the gap between male and female entrepreneurs…
25 Apr 2018 49 min

Enterprise Development Programmes in South Africa

Enterprise development involves the growing of small and medium-sized black businesses through the provision of finance and support, assisting in their business development and sustainability. Many corporates have climbed on the bandwagon to help small businesses achieve their goals and objectives to ensure all their needs are met. The annual…
18 Apr 2018 50 min

Nation Builder Social Innovation Challenge

Nation Builder, together with the Stellenbosch University LaunchLab and the Mergon Group, is inviting business pitches for their inaugural Social Innovation Challenge. The competition aims to identify and support South Africa’s social entrepreneurs, with an opportunity to win a share of R150 000 seed capital. Entrepreneurs with a self-sustainable business…
11 Apr 2018 57 min

Development of the SA Economy & Fourth Industrial Revolution

The SA government has welcomed efforts in ensuring that the township economy grows, and to truly help in eradicating the unemployment burden - and it is of paramount importance that measurable efforts are made to uplift the township economy. McCormick Property Development has confirmed that it is currently in the…
4 Apr 2018 57 min

Business & Pleasure

Modern day couples always complain about how they do not have enough time left to spend with each other. Sometimes they different work shifts, and if not that, there’s always post-work exhaustion. These problems lead to the classical issue of maintaining the right work-life balance. The one solution to this…
28 Mar 2018 48 min

State of Women in the SA Economy

Ensuring women’s full participation within the South African economy is essential if ideals of equity, prosperity and shared and inclusive growth are to be achieved. However, women around the world have historically faced numerous barriers to their engagement in the economy. There are organisations in the country that are providing…
7 Mar 2018 58 min

2018 Budget & Economy

South Africa has an opportunity to build on the positive developments that have emerged in recent months. The economy has performed slightly faster than expected, with economic growth now projected to be 1% in 2017, 1.5% in 2018 and 2.1% by 2020. This pace of economic growth is welcome, but…
28 Feb 2018 57 min

The Business of Communication

Business in the 21st century is more complex than ever, especially in companies that conduct operations at several locations, or even worldwide. In this environment, communication skills have become paramount and employers are increasingly looking for those who can communicate well so they can function in complex business environments. Communication…
21 Feb 2018 47 min

Cryptocurrency & Digital Business

Digital business is the creation of new business designs by blurring the digital and physical worlds. It promises to usher in an unprecedented convergence of people, business and things that disrupts existing business models - even those born of the Internet and e-business eras. Digital technology drives improvement at the…
14 Feb 2018 51 min

The Importance of Marketing for Business

The heart of your business success lies in its marketing. Most aspects of your business depend on successful marketing. Marketing is a process by which a product or service is introduced and promoted to potential customers. Without marketing, your business may offer the best products or services in your industry,…
7 Feb 2018 55 min

Transformation in Mining: Build up to Mining Indaba 2018

Mining in South Africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of Africa's most advanced and richest economy. Large-scale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the Orange River in 1867 by Erasmus Jacobs and the subsequent discovery and…
31 Jan 2018 49 min

Building Your Brand for 2018

Branding is one of the most important aspects of any business, large or small, retail or B2B. An effective brand strategy gives you a major edge in increasingly competitive markets. But what exactly does "branding" mean and how does it affect a small business? Your brand strategy is how, what,…
17 Jan 2018 48 min

Preparing for 2018

It’s officially time to start thinking about 2018. The earlier you start to prepare for the New Year, the better off - and more prepared - you’ll be. So let’s start getting our New Year’s mindset together today. Winston Churchill once said, "Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and…
10 Jan 2018 45 min

The Business of Entertainment

In South Africa today, we have seen the vast growth within the entertainment industry with many patrons prepared to pay huge amounts of money in order to be attained. The business in some cases lacks growth due to management skills and business knowledge. It can also be one of the…
20 Dec 2017 46 min

Young People Changing the Business Landscape

Africa as a continent has an entertainment industry which is growing fast each day. Africa has also seen various artists being seen and noticed on the global stage. We also have our own young people who are starting up and striving in the business of entertainment. Joining Bulelani in studio…
13 Dec 2017 46 min

Youth Entrepreneurs Step Up 2 Social Challenges & Win Big

Government officials, key private and public sector stakeholders, media and the winning young entrepreneurs from the far corners of South Africa gathered at a glittering celebration of The 2017 Step Up 2 a Start Up Youth Entrepreneurship Awards, which took place at the Southern Sun Hotel in Arcadia. The awards…
6 Dec 2017 1 hr 16 min
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