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63% Of SA’s Franchise Brands Have Fewer Than 30 Stores. What Is Keeping Them There Might Surprise You.

Profits in the franchise stores Larry Hodes once ran grew by 400%; not because the brand changed, not because the market improved, but because one area manager decided to do the job differently. It is a lesson he has spent his career applying ever since. By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member […]

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Why Short-Term PPAs Are Reshaping Renewable Energy Procurement For South African Businesses

With installed renewable energy capacity now at 18.18 GW and corporate investment continuing to rise, South African businesses are moving decisively towards cleaner power. Yet, while adoption accelerates, traditional procurement models are coming under increasing pressure. Long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have historically been the preferred route to renewable energy adoption, but in a market defined by change, […]

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Entrepreneurs presenting at the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge.

R1 Million Up For Grabs In 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge

The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial […]

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Inclusive CX Is South Africa’s Untapped Growth Opportunity

Helm says accessibility-driven design isn’t charity, it’s a strategy that should be brought in at the very top November is Disability Awareness Month in South Africa which draws attention to the needs, rights, and potential of millions of South Africans living with disabilities. For Helm it’s also a moment to remind business leaders that inclusivity […]

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