Mentoring entrepreneurs for the 4th industrial revolution By DERRICK NDZAVI The 4th Industrial Revolution dictates how entrepreneurs must be mentored. Technology has changed how business is conducted; a lot is reliant on IT-based systems and processes. Meetings are no longer held face to face but via apps that enable people to connect even while milesRead more
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A question-based coaching approach may be more productive than shouting solutions at your client What can you, as a business advisor, do if the guidance you are offering your owner-manager clients is ignored and they just do not want to listen to the advice you are giving? It may feel like you are shouting intoRead more
What a great way to kick of the 2019 IBASA-EPI CPD webinar series. The ability to secure funding will forever remain one of the top support interventions SMEs ask for. For our 24th January webinar on assisting clients in securing funding, we had three expert panellists offering unique perspectives on the issue. The webinar “KeyRead more
Lack of financing is one of the complaints business owners site most often as a reason for their businesses not being able to grow. And they have many stories to share about time wasted in applying for loans or discussing investments. Or worse, they often say that they are not able to find any financierRead more
On December 6th, I had the privilege to produce a webinar, not only on a very practical and relevant topic for all business advisors trying to establish and build their practices but also seeing a world-class expert demonstrating his ability to assist a client on the spot. What a great experience! The recent webinar onRead more
Greetings, dear Colleagues. The 2018 IBASA Calendar Year was indeed an eventful year, suffice to say IBASA’s year of action and positive changes. As we close this remarkable year, it is proper for us to count our blessings. Just to name but a few of the major milestones: June 2018 saw the successfulRead more
Intro: What do entrepreneurs need? What makes them tick? This new feature will showcase trailblazers and young entrepreneurs who are making a difference as a result of the support, inputs and guidance of IBASA that they enjoy. Our inaugural guest is professional Events Organizer Mr Thabang Mabale, an entrepreneur and founder of Lij Events Hub.Read more
Experts and cynics regularly disagree on what methodologies will best serve South Africa in tackling the spiraling rate of unemployment, especially amongst young people of employment age. However, one recurring assertion they seem to share in common is the belief that only by creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and sustainable businesses to thrive, willRead more
Intro: On the 3rd December 2018, IBASA welcomed its newly appointed Interim Managing Director (IMD) as he started his first day in office. Dr Andre du Preez is a highly accomplished mentor with an MBA and PhD degree in Business Administration. This MD and Founder of Cyquapro is also an Accredited SME Consultant (ASMEC), CertifiedRead more
On the 29th November 2018, the Services SETA held their Annual General Meeting where IBASA was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. This is in recognition of the important role that IBASA continues to play in professionalizing Business Advising in the Services SETA and in the country. As IBASA we always advocate for our Members atRead more