Big Small Business Show

Dr Nik Eberl and Tony Da Fonseca unpack marketing leadership and franchising goals

Dr Nik Eberl, CEO of Reciprocation Marketing Academy, unpacks how you can become a marketing leader by thinking out the box. Tony Da Fonseca, Chairman of FASA, unpacks their franchising goals and vision for the future in order to create more job opportunities.

17 Nov 2017 48 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

Discussion on Pre-paid self-service kiosks and cashier operated points of sale systems

Garron Zlotnick, founder and CEO of Alphacell and Qvend, joins the panel for a discussion on who his competitors are in the industry of pre-paid self-service kiosks and cashier operated points of sale systems.

30 Oct 2017 25 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

Tips on how to approach tender and procurement processes and running a business

Dean Carlson, CEO of BrainFarm, unpacks his journey from running a small printing shop to organising high profile events with high profile international speakers. (Part 1 of 2). Julius Mojapelo, Senior Executive: Public Sector SAICA, gives tips on how to approach tender and procurement processes to ensure more positive outcomes.

20 Oct 2017 49 min

Unpacking the darker side of IoT

Monalisa Zwabila, CEO of The Riverbed Agency, unpacks the lessons she learnt from failed businesses to the current success of 344% growth year on year. Kees Snijders, Director at Flickswitch, unpacks the darker side of the IoT industry and how this creates opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures in the security industry.

13 Oct 2017 47 min

Ensuring employee wellbeing

Godfrey Masegela, founder and CEO of Amaloba Landscaping and Horticulture Services offers landscape design, implementation & maintenance, as well as interior plantscaping nationwide. Godfrey’s employees are very close to his heart, and Allon Raiz and his panel guide him on how to look at the future of both his company…

9 Oct 2017 26 min

Change your leadership style as you grow older and wiser

Mandisa Ntloko, GM: Enterprise Marketing at MTN Business SA, shares details of an exciting upcoming & complimentary Digital Masterclass taking place on 31 October 2017. Ian Fuhr, CEO of Sorbet Group, gives tips on how to change your leadership style as you grow older and wiser.

6 Oct 2017 48 min

Gaining access to the property market

Fanyana Msimango, founder of Thabizolo Communications and Electronics, offers supply & installation of various products in the security industry such as CCTV, biometric access control, alarm systems and smart home automation. Fanyana would like to gain access to the property development market, and Allon Raiz and his panel guide him…

3 Oct 2017 25 min

How leaders can build a healthy company culture

Ian Fuhr, CEO of Sorbet Group, shares how leaders can build a healthy aligned company culture. Narcizio Makwakwa from SARS, unpacks when and why Non-Executive board members should register for VAT.

2 Oct 2017 48 min

Talking painting franchises

Claus Kuhl, founder of Midek Paint Contractors, offers a low entry franchise opportunity whereby franchisees are trained in the theoretical and practical aspects of painting. Join Allon Raiz and his panel as they guide their guest with regards to his business model.

12 Sep 2017 33 min