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Big Small Business Show

The Big Small Business Show aims to give viewers practical and down-to-earth business advice and is tailor-made for entrepreneurs. This programme gives great insight and tips to those who want to grow their ventures, as well as those who wanting to take the step towards entrepreneurship.

The show is hosted by Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, an internationally well-known business guru.

An Arena Holdings production.

Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income, financial news, small business ideas
Weekly English South Africa Business
219 Episodes
192 – 212

Giving insight into what a purposeful business is

The panel guides Paul Bartels, founder of Waterbok, on how to take his start-up business to the next level by identifying markets and solve manufacturing challenges. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a purposeful business is. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? How do…
5 Mar 2018 46 min

What is required from business leaders during phases of contraction

This week on The Big Small Business Show - the panel assists father Solly & son Yu-sha Said to put a succession plan in place for 50-year old family business Solly Said’s Karate, Kickboxing and Fitness Centre. Miles Crisp, Group CEO: Tarsus Technology Group, unpacks what is required from business…
26 Feb 2018 25 min

The ins and outs of competition

On the Big Small Business Show this week we look at the ins and outs of competition, discuss why business leaders should have interviewing skills and Kumaran Padayachee gives insight into the role that cash flow forecasting plays in raising finance.
12 Feb 2018 25 min

Discussing expansion plans for his shoe care and cleaning business

We look at various business expansion options, discuss why self-mastery is an important tool for leaders and give you insight into what should be in place before you apply for funding. Lethabo Mokoena, founder of Walk Fresh, joins Allon Raiz and the panel to discuss expansion plans for his shoe…
5 Feb 2018 48 min

Challenges of diversifying your business

On the show this week, we look at the challenges of diversifying your business, discuss what the protocols are to become a board member and give you insight on why it’s not ideal to spend money on branding ahead of time. Hezron Louw, co-founder of Sumting Fresh, joins Allon Raiz…
29 Jan 2018 24 min

Change management as a key competence for business leaders

Nolitha Fakude, Director of Companies, unpacks change management as a key competence for business leaders. Professor Sharon Smulders from UNISA unpacks the survey commissioned by SAICA to do research on how much it costs businesses to be tax compliant.
19 Jan 2018 48 min

Increasing employee productivity

David Gitonga, founder and MD of Wemasoft, (a software development company), assists his clients to streamline their purchase processes and increase employee productivity. Allon Raiz visits him in his office for a one-on-one conversation about his offerings, and David is guided to look at his venture as if he’s a…
15 Jan 2018 35 min

Lively debate about how tricky the process of referrals can be

Allon Raiz: CEO of Raizcorp, Kumaran Padayachee: CEO of Spartan and Monalisa Sam: MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, enter into a lively debate about how tricky the process of referrals can be, irrespective of whether you make one or request one.
4 Dec 2017 25 min

Format changes to the submission of annual financial statements to CIPC

Warren Bonheim, CCO from Zinia joins Alan in this week's edition of Psyche of Success, an incredible story of somebody that goes from zero to hero and shares his experiences in what not to do when your business is doing well. Joe Mathekga from CIPC and Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA…
1 Dec 2017 49 min

Why a shorter name for business is a good idea

Need to nail down an effective sales approach for your business but not sure how to do it? Join the conversation tonight where the experts take a look at the various techniques to sales and why hiring a sales executive is not always the right answer. Nicole Msibi, co-founder of…
27 Nov 2017 24 min

MTN Business initiative called STEM is discussed in Studio

Arno von Helden and Fikile Kgobe from Standard Bank were part of the team that was announced as overall winners for the MTN App of the Year competition. They are joined by Mandisa Ntloko from MTN Business in studio and both the winning app and an initiative called STEM is…
24 Nov 2017 48 min

The difference between public and private tenders

The difference between public and private tenders is that the first consists of boxes that need to be ticked and the latter requires personal relationships. Father Jan and son Kgomotso Mamunyani from Mamonyane Construction get guidance from the panel on why they should choose between government and private tenders as…
20 Nov 2017 25 min

Tips on how to strategise for the new year ahead

December is coming up and traditionally it’s a time to relax. But many a business owner worries about the new year right through the holidays and therefore doesn’t rest properly. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, Kumaran Padayachee, CEO: Spartan and Monalisa Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, share tips on how to…
13 Nov 2017 26 min

Unpacking what archetypes are and retail mash-up is

Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks what archetypes are, how to find out what type you are and then run your business accordingly. Sam, MD: Tungwa Retail Holdings, unpacks what retail mash-up (also known as “business unusual”) is.
10 Nov 2017 33 min

Discussion on how to deal with contracts that are often seasonal

Minanawe Marketing is a niche marketing company and their focus is on the emerging informal market. GM Michele Thackwray and long-standing employee Fats Maluleka, join the panel for a discussion on how to deal with contracts that are often seasonal and receive tips on how to keep employees busy during…
6 Nov 2017 25 min

Dr Nik Eberl unpacks innovation leadership

Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks innovation leadership, for example how inventing a stabbing spear gave Shaka Zulu an advantage over warriors using assegais. Ricardo Teixeira CFP®, COO: BDO Wealth Advisers, gives insight into the business terminology “risk & reward”.
3 Nov 2017 49 min

Unpacking the amazing entrepreneurial ventures

Carl Ballot, Board Member of Enactus SA, unpacks the amazing entrepreneurial ventures university students embark on in order to uplift communities in their immediate environment. Dean Carlson, CEO of BrainFarm, unpacks the impact high-profile international speakers had on both himself and his business.
27 Oct 2017 47 min

Tips on what funders look for on application forms for finance

“I have a great idea. Why can’t I get funding?” Simply put, ideas can’t be funded... Or can they? That’s the debate amongst our experts tonight. We’ll also be bringing you some top tips on what funders look for on application forms for finance, discuss the importance of a sound…
23 Oct 2017 25 min
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