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Women in Business

Friday, 04 May 2012

Business_woman2South African female entrepreneurship needs to attract attention

South African women make up approximately half of the country’s work force and therefore play a crucial role in the development of the economy. However, the low level and quality of female entrepreneurship in South Africa is hampering entrepreneurial growth and activity, as well as the country’s economic development.


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Monetary policy
Monday, 26 March 2012

GillMarcusDemand-side pressure on inflation increases

Inflation pressures in South Africa are expected to become more generalised, reflecting...Read more...

Eurozone crisis
Tuesday, 13 March 2012

GeertWildersStill not out of the woods

Indications that the 17-country Eurozone currency union is far from out of the woods with its sovereign...Read more...

Cyber crime
Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Cyber CrimeGuard against syndicate attacks

The most recent in a spate of local cyber attacks that stole R42 million from the local company Pos...Read more...

Troubled times
Thursday, 01 March 2012

IMG_0118_opt2.0Charismatic former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair talks to Blue Chip about the world’s most pressing issues during a whi...Read more...

Inside track on Europe
Thursday, 01 March 2012

Eurozone_opt1_2.0The eurozone crisis continues to sap business confidence and hold back investment, while in the longer term, the crisis is set t...Read more...

Outlook for America
Thursday, 01 March 2012

ObamaFlagAlexWongresiz_opt_2.0The Obama era has been a whirlwind ride with the recession taking centre stage; so has the saviour lived up to expectations?

The p...Read more...

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Media Releases

  • Press Release: Professional advice crucial for comprehensive cover The huge growth in the number of short term insurance products available to consumers has made choosing a provider a more confusing and difficult decision than ever before. As a result, the sheer number...
  • Public Protector at Tomorrows Leaders Advocate Thuli Madonsela Endorses Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention True to this year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention theme which aims to harness the culture of sustainable leadership and mentoring,...
  • DHL supports South Africa’s leadership development initiative Since Leadership Magazine introduced the Tomorrow’s Leaders conference in 2007, this year, with the support of DHL as the principle sponsor, the delegates and speakers will debate and unpack the theme...
  • Milpark Business School to graduate 3376 students Milpark Business School will graduate students at four public graduation ceremonies in Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg.  Almost 600 learners on the BANKSETA’s Letsema and Kuyasa Learnerships...
  • Bogus Investment Opportunities Consumers urged to be aware of bogus investment schemes With tough economic times facing most South Africans, many are trying to find an affordable investment product that will guarantee them a high...
Evolving business
Thursday, 01 March 2012

The way people interact is changing rapidly as social media redefines the next generation’s workspace and social behaviours. It’...Read more...

Pounding headaches for investors
Thursday, 01 March 2012

hand_picking_beans_opt2.0New international accounting practices will complicate the leasing process, with a 60% knock-on effect for SA businesses

Sir David...Read more...

Stock Exchange eyes foreign firms
Thursday, 01 March 2012

VWSA-BIG_6683_opt2.0A policy change by the National Treasury makes it easier for South African investors to trade in foreign domiciled companies, wh...Read more...

17th century chic
Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Alphen_Exterior1_opt2.0In Blue Chip’s quest to find the finest accommodation for our exclusive travellers, we came across the historic Alphen Hotel at...Read more...

On a knife-edge
Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Gregory_Simpson_for_Ed_opt2.0The state of European affairs continues to hang on a knife-edge. The world holds its collective breath in prolonged anticipation...Read more...

Investment markets
Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Paul-StewartMarkets seem to head towards consolidation

“The (equity) market is due for a period of consolidation.  While this could materialise...Read more...

Economic analysis
Tuesday, 28 February 2012

hein_krugerCan the ultra rich bridge the country's shortfalls?

The top two percent of South African income earners pay R126 billion or 81% of...Read more...

Worth a read
Monday, 20 February 2012

Other_peoples_moneyCausing a crisis with other people’s money

Justin Cartwright’s novel Other People’s Money has been on the shelf for almost a year n...Read more...

Global economic crisis
Monday, 06 February 2012

NadineKaterWomen accountants more critical and less trusting

Research has revealed that female accountants are far more critical of responses...Read more...

Gold price
Monday, 30 January 2012

GoldGold’s bull-run set to continue

The announcement last week by United States Federal Reserve (Fed) head Ben Bernanke that interest r...Read more...

Money matters
Monday, 30 January 2012

Money_MattersCash increasingly rivalled by plastic

The experience last week, standing behind a young girl at a supermarket cash register who was...Read more...

Global economic crisis
Friday, 27 January 2012

NadineKaterWomen accountants are more critical, less trusting

Research has revealed that female accountants are far more critical of response...Read more...

Financial crisis
Monday, 23 January 2012

Standard__PoorsRating agencies take centre stage – again

The decision  by credit ratings agency (CRA) Standard and Poor’s on Friday 13 January to...Read more...

Accounting
Monday, 23 January 2012

NadineKaterGlobal standards increase in popularity

The Association of Certified Accountants’ (ACCA) international survey: “Towards greater con...Read more...

Home ownership
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

PropertyOwning a home more affordable

House prices and interest rates have fallen to such a great extent, that the monthly cost of owning a...Read more...

Euro-crisis
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Sarkozy1Back on the brink of collapse

The first of the three Friday the 13th’s of 2012 turned out to be a scary movie for the euro zone las...Read more...

Master of the Merger
Thursday, 12 January 2012

2009_212_opt2.1Exclusive interview with MMI chief executive officer, Nicolaas Kruger

Born from the merger of Metropolitan and Momentum, powerhous...Read more...

Crystal ball
Thursday, 12 January 2012

Charles_pics_2007_00_opt2.0Taxation Laws Amendment Bill comes under the microscope

Compared to the original draft version that was released in June this year...Read more...

Bridging the gap
Thursday, 12 January 2012

Hope for the unbankable

For the majority of South Africans, accessing finance through registered financial institutions is imposs...Read more...

The Gentlemen’s Club
Thursday, 12 January 2012

IMG_1627b_opt2.1Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ has been an iconic executive brand for over 43 years, starting with the grunty Series One that boasted th...Read more...

Climate adaptation
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Paul_Clements-HuntClimate change driving up insurance risk

During December at COP 17 in Durban the insurance industry warned that certain impacts of...Read more...

“One Bank in Africa” strategy
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Amman_Muhammad_profile_opt2.0Islamic banking heralds African expansion

Absa Islamic Banking is firmly entrenched in the South African Islamic financial servic...Read more...

Inflation: How worried should you be?
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

David_Crosoer_opt2.0Beware the assumption that inflation is tamed

Individuals, despite all evidence to the contrary, can hold erroneous beliefs. Brit...Read more...

The importance of innovating from within
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

_MG_1028_opt2.0The Innovation Hub chief executive McLean Sibanda enlightens

Innovation is the new buzzword as business tries to keep up with the...Read more...

Zimbali embraces greatness
Monday, 09 January 2012

IMG_4125_opt2.0Gary Player Invitational

Blue Chip recently was fortunate to be invited to the exclusive Zimbali Coastal Resort outside Durban for...Read more...

The public voice
Monday, 09 January 2012

Ian_Killbride_opt2.0The wonderful thing about democracy is how politicians are simply so much more intelligent than the mere people who elect them...Read more...