Big Small Business Show

The Big Small Business Show - Changing roles in your company

Sometimes it’s difficult to make the mind-shift to become the sales person in your company again, especially when you’ve been hands on with operational matters for a long time. Darshen Moodley from Sagewise Audio Visual Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.

1 Apr 2022 13 min

The Big Small Business Show - Who manufactures IoT devices?

Who manufactures IoT devices? And it will be a pleasant surprise to hear how many South African-manufactured IoT components are exported. Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks in the last interview around our series on the Internet of Things.

1 Apr 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Annual Pitch & Polish competition 2022

It’s that time of the year again! The annual Pitch & Polish entrepreneurial competition is open for entries with great prizes and opportunities on offer. Marion Zeller, Head of Marketing at Raizcorp, shares all the details.

1 Apr 2022 9 min

The Big Small Business Show - Social entrepreneurship for profit

Social entrepreneurship for profit means you’re doing good while making money. Tumi Mabitsela from Mpilo Mobile, enters into a discussion with Allon Raiz about expanding her business model into Africa.

25 Mar 2022 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - The future of IoT devices

IoT is here to stay and as data availability expands & gets bigger and better, IoT devices will get bigger and better and cost less. Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.

25 Mar 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Changes to PAIA from 01/01/22

As of 1 January 2022, ALL businesses need to have a PAIA manual, no matter how big or small the business is. No more exemptions. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA unpacks.

25 Mar 2022 10 min

The Big Small Business Show - Scaling: More suppliers or more employees?

Does scaling mean more suppliers or more employees? Caitlin Garden, co-owner of The Media Drawer, enters into a discussion with Allon Raiz about overseas expansion.

18 Mar 2022 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - Smart plugs and smart lights

“If it connects to the internet, it’s an IoT device.” In SA we already have smart plugs and smart lights. And smart fridges and smart microwaves are on the way. Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.

18 Mar 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Innovation = solving problems.

“Innovation is about solving problems. Encourage your employees to identify problems.” Dr McLean Sibanda, author of Nuts and Bolts, unpacks.

18 Mar 2022 9 min

The Big Small Business Show - Budget Speech 2022

Join Allon Raiz in conversation with Pieter Faber and Dr Sharon Smulders from SAICA as they highlight the most important aspects of the 2022 Budget Speech, especially the parts related to small business.

11 Mar 2022 14 min

The Big Small Business Show - Raspberry Pi (IoT)

What is a Raspberry Pi? And how does it fit into the Internet of Things? Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.

11 Mar 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - local content (government tenders).

Local content, aka localisation, is high on government’s agenda to create employment. Luncedo Mtwentwe, MD: Vantage Advisory, gives guidance on how SME owners can position themselves to participate in tenders.

11 Mar 2022 7 min

The Big Small Business Show - Prof Bonang Mohale’s journey

Well-known and highly respected Prof. Bonang Mohale steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about his latest book, African culture, his lesser known journey as an investor and how he sees small businesses transforming the economy

4 Mar 2022 13 min

The Big Small Business Show - Raspberry Pi (IoT)

What is a Raspberry Pi? And how does it fit into the Internet of Things? Ewald Fourie, CEO: IoTdc unpacks.

4 Mar 2022 4 min

The Big Small Business Show - How to keep your emotions in check as an employer

You’re an employer and you just got the really bad news that a contact has been cancelled. How do you keep your emotions & thoughts in check so that you can continue with your day? Niki Seberini, Mind Freedom Fighter, unpacks.

4 Mar 2022 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - Funding options in the aviation industry

The partners of Alpha One Aviation join Allon Raiz in studio to discuss funding options, expansion of their drone business and to explore the path of finding a footprint in Africa.

25 Feb 2022 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - Practical examples of IoT devices in the food industry

From farm to fork - IoT sensors are now being deployed from where food is grown until it’s sold, starting with measuring soil moisture to monitoring temperatures right up until the moment you buy the produce. Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks.

25 Feb 2022 4 min

The Big Small Business Show - Information on the new MTN offer of making calls via MS Teams.

Priashan Pakiriy from MTN Business unpacks their new offering called MTN Microsoft Teams Direct Routing whereby one can now make and receive calls on MS Teams at cheaper rates than cell phone calls.

25 Feb 2022 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - Being the face of your business

When all is said and done, the best salesperson is the SME owner him/herself. Nothing beats being the face of the business & the brand. Dipuo Phakathi, CEO of Denic Cabinets, discusses accessing new markets with Allon Raiz

18 Feb 2022 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - Is a cell phone an IoT device

What’s the difference between a cell phone and an IoT device? Tiaan Coetsee, MD: IoTdc unpacks.

18 Feb 2022 4 min