Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2026

Why the wrong funding can cost your business more than no funding at all

Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers facing South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many entrepreneurs need additional capital to grow, securing funding can be challenging, particularly for businesses operating outside major economic centres. According to Fin find’s SA MSME Access to Finance Report, SMEs face an estimated R350 billion funding […]

HYBRID WORK HAS NOT FAILED, BUT IT DOES REQUIRE DELIBERATE LEADERSHIP

When COVID-19 emptied offices in 2020, remote work wasn’t a carefully designed workplace strategy. It was an emergency response. Kitchen tables became desks; meetings moved online, and businesses adapted faster than many thought possible. In the years that followed, flexibility became a defining feature of many workplaces. But for some, the pendulum is swinging back […]

The biggest shifts shaping offshore wealth planning in 2026

Recent enquiry trends indicate that offshore planning is evolving. Around 40% of recent South African enquiries relate to company formation, international structuring, and cross-border business expansion. The conversation around offshore investing is changing. What was once viewed primarily as a strategy for preserving wealth or reducing tax has evolved into a broader discussion about global […]

THE BUSINESS OF BOLDNESS: MEET THE 2026 BOLD WOMAN AWARD BY VEUVE CLICQUOT FINALISTS

Entering its 5th year in South Africa, the Veuve Clicquot by Bold Woman Award continues to celebrate the women reshaping entire industries; these are the women turning overlooked problems into category-defining ideas and personal conviction into global ambition. Inspired by the legacy of Madame Clicquot – a visionary who took over the House at just […]