Your Business

Founded in 1994, Your Business magazine was created to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in South Africa. Now, over two decades later, it has grown into a mature publication that connects with the businesses and individuals influencing the local market. The achievements of business owners are vital for South Africa’s economic progress, and while turning a startup into a thriving enterprise is challenging, the companies highlighted in Your Business serve as inspiring models for success.

National, Trade/B2B

English

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Positive Change for Langa's Early Childhood Development Centres

1 week ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

In a world where meaningful change is often sparked by small, determined actions, the story of Langa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of collective effort. This initiative, led by Rotary District 9350 in partnership with global Rotary clubs, NGOs, and local stakeholders, has reshaped the educational landscape for the youngest members of this historic Cape Town community.
How to Test a Business Idea, Find Opportunities and Take Action

1 week ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

In this first article of a 4-part series on how to start your own business, Steve Reid, founder of Entreprenacity Business Development, shares advice on how to test a business idea, find opportunities, and take actionable, practical steps. The Grandma TestAre you able to share your ideas easily with, for example, your grandmother? Your business might solve a complicated problem, but you should be able to explain it in simple terms so that anyone can understand it.
How to Nail Your B2B Social Media Strategy

1 week ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

Banish the thought of you, a CEO, being handed a phone and awkwardly told to hop on the latest trend or share your thoughts on your business – while trying to make it sound spontaneous and authentic. All for the sake of having a social media presence. We all know the drill: you’re being encouraged to talk about yourself, your company, and your achievements, all while fitting into some viral hashtag or challenge that feels completely out of your comfort zone.
SARS' Enforcement Actions to Recover Outstanding Taxes

1 week ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intensified its efforts to recover outstanding tax debts, implementing stringent measures against non-compliant taxpayers.
Are PR Agencies Ready for the Rise of AI?

2 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

AI is no longer a ‘what if’ – it’s a ‘what now’ for PR professionals. From media monitoring to content creation and campaign strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the way PR agencies operate—streamlining tasks, unlocking smarter insights, and transforming how stories are told and shared. AI’s Impact on PR Operations“AI’s ability to handle repetitive tasks is a game-changer for the PR industry,” says Get Published founder Nadia Hearn.
Friend-Turned-Manager Relationship: Tips to Navigate the Relationship

2 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

One day, you and your work ‘bestie’ are grabbing coffee and venting about office drama. The next, your friend-turned-manager is sitting across from you in a leadership meeting, setting deadlines and reviewing your performance. Awkward? Maybe. Doable? Absolutely. If your friend has just been promoted to your manager, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions – pride, uncertainty, maybe even jealousy.
WIN 2 Tickets To Converge Africa 2025

3 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

As excitement builds for this year’s highly anticipated Converge Africa 2025 Summit, Bizmag and Converge Africa is offering one lucky winner the chance to win two All Access passes valued at R19 990 to this three day event taking place from 6-8 May at the CTICC, Cape Town. Converge Africa is the premier event for industry leaders, professionals, innovators and businesses across Africa’s dynamic and exploding e-commerce ecosystem.
Securing Loans and Financing for Foreign Nationals in South Africa

3 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

According to the most recent numbers available, approximately 2.4 million foreign-born individuals live in South Africa, contributing to the South African economy through work and entrepreneurship. However, many foreign nationals face financial challenges, especially when trying to secure loans for business, vehicle or property purchases, living expenses, or investments. These financial barriers limit their full economic participation.
Levels of Personalisation in Marketing, Examples and Challenges

3 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Andrew Solomon |Heidi Kruger

The potential for personalisation in marketing for customer engagement is alluring, but effective personalisation is still rare in business. Getting there is more of a crawl than a sprint, and there are reasons for that. On a scale from creepy to cool, personalisation – and its newer offspring, hyper-personalisation – might just be heading in the right direction.
Quiet Firing: The Legal and Ethical Minefield of Dismissal by Stealth

3 weeks ago | bizmag.co.za | Heidi Kruger

As the global economy continues to limp along, a new trend has arisen whereby companies engage in a tactic called “quiet firing” in order to reduce the size of the workforce without having to pay severance packages. Understanding Quiet FiringIn South Africa, the term constructive dismissal is generally well understood, and employees are able to turn to the CCMA or Labour Court for relief if they believe they have been unfairly treated.