Why Business Health Checks Are Important
Just as people need regular check-ups with a doctor, businesses need to regularly evaluate their own health. A business health check is... Read more
Enterprise and supplier development is a journey, not a checklist. We share what we learn along the way: bold thinking, practical tools and honest reflections from more than a decade of working alongside SMEs and corporates across South Africa.
Just as people need regular check-ups with a doctor, businesses need to regularly evaluate their own health. A business health check is... Read more
Enterprise and Supplier Development has been on the agenda of South African corporates for decades. Yet despite the resources spent, the frameworks... Read more
Every year, when Valentine's Day arrives, I find myself reflecting not on roses and chocolates, but on the deeper meaning of this... Read more
ESG commitments are no longer just about good intentions — they require measurable impact. In South Africa, where ESG plays a critical... Read more
Most ESD programmes are designed with a single beneficiary in mind: the SMME enrolled in the programme. Support is structured around that... Read more
For Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives to deliver lasting value, they must be measured — rigorously, honestly, and continuously. Monitoring and... Read more
An ESD programme can be well-funded, expertly designed, and backed by genuine corporate commitment. And it can still fail, not because the... Read more
Running a business in or around mining communities is not easy. Many MSMEs have the skills to deliver — but they struggle... Read more