http://www.gibs.co.za/ Entrepreneurship en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 11:49:36 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 11:49:36 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/ WebEasy.net swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-ten-great-entrepreneurial-lessons-from-steve-jobs.aspx The road that Steve travelled from those humble beginnings to creating the wealthiest company in the world can teach entrepreneurs a great deal about what it takes to succeed. 405471 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/http/www-gibs-co-za/career-insights/career-insight-forum_1.aspx Join a panel of experts as they examine, discuss and debate career challenges and opportunities in consulting in the current economic climate. 405369 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/http/www-gibs-co-za/career-insights/career-insight-forum_2.aspx Join a panel of experts as they examine, discuss and debate career challenges and opportunities in Retail in the current economic climate. 405373 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-predicting-start-up-success.aspx For aspiring entrepreneurs, previous employer size can forecast performance and commitment. 403005 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/training-for-businesswomen-.aspx The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) has partnered with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to train women entrepreneurs. 401928 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/dynamic-markets-emerging-markets-are-still-difficult-for-entrepreneurs.aspx Emerging markets have become highly competitive on their own turf 401076 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-entrepreneur-are-you-a-mover-or-a-head-shaker.aspx Which one is you? 399935 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/gibs-entrepreneurship-mba-alumnus-wins-2nd-prize-in-the-national-sab-foundation-innovation-awards.aspx Tito Mbatha, a GIBS Entrepreneurship MBA alumnus, was awarded the runner-up prize for his company The Invoice Exchange at the inaugural SAB Innovation Awards 399684 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/education-vital-for-entrepreneurs-.aspx There is something in our business DNA where the spark of imagination is often lit. I have little doubt that a new generation of entrepreneurs will follow 398530 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-corporate-entrepreneur.aspx Entrepreneurship is critical to the success and growth of any business. Corporate entrepreneurship is the process of building a new business from within an established organisation – a new business that is distinct from the core company but that leverages some of the core company’s capabilities or resources. This programme is designed to empower managers, entrepreneurs and specialists with the tools and frameworks to effectively establish a new business from within an existing organisation. 398182 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-its-time-for-entrepreneurs-to-shift-and-reset.aspx Serious changes and great successes don’t come from linear thinking 397838 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-spelling-out-growth-.aspx Africa has big potential, but those that wish to invest need a healthy appetite for risk and deep pockets 397166 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/countering-unemployment.aspx SA definitely needs many more entrepreneurs to counter unemployment and improve economic growth... 395276 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-start-up-businesses-need-to-be-encouraged-.aspx Entrepreneurship continues to be a cornerstone of our business today. It is key to growth, job creation and building a better South Africa. 395036 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-entrepreneurship-is-not-a-job-nor-a-vocation-entrepreneurship-is-an-attitude.aspx Almost without exception all companies started as an entrepreneurial venture… Some would say an adventure. 394884 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-are-entrepreneurs-dragging-down-the-economy.aspx Fewer entrepreneurial businesses are creating jobs according to the Kauffman Foundation 394344 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-need-innovation-hire-an-entrepreneur.aspx Corporations should hire young entrepreneurs on a short-term basis to help develop new products or solve critical problems. 394345 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/abla-encourages-the-continent-to-work-together-because-our-time-has-come.aspx At the launch of the inaugural Africa Business Leaders Awards (ABLA) press conference, held at CNBC Africa in Sandton, Dr Yunus Suleman, chairman of KPMG commented, “Africa’s time has come, and it’s up to us now to showcase its leaders.” 392652 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-how-to-activate-your-entrepreneurial-leadership.aspx Working together effectively, requires leadership 392602 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-do-you-have-the-skills-to-be-a-successful-intrapreneur-corporate-entrepreneur.aspx Intrapreneurship is a topic that has become increasing more popular in large companies. 392603 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-the-new-entrepreneurial-waves-in-africa.aspx Early this month, Cisco announced that it was investing $10 million in Egypt. What makes this different to other investment? 392384 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurship-national-report-into-the-state-of-entrepreneurship.aspx The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship revealed its first national ‘Young Upstarts Report’, a research study into SA youth and their attitudes towards entrepreneurship 392416 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/three-traits-of-successful-entrepreneurs.aspx Sometimes when you're wondering what to do next in life, good advice can come when you least expect it — like when you're getting your hair cut. 391893 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/guy-kawasaki-on-the-art-of-enchantment.aspx The business guru shares his views on how to be really winning. 391655 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/a-useful-but-very-difficult-concept.aspx The principle of core ED is that firm and micro business exist in a symbiotic relationship where each is invested in the success of the other. 391538 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/is-it-wrong-for-entrepreneurs-to-go-with-their-gut.aspx A survey suggests the nation's entrepreneurs often rely on gut instinct to make decisions. Better than coin-tosses and psychics, we suppose... 391332 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/global-entrepreneurship-and-the-successful-growth-strategies-of-early-stage-companies.aspx The latest WEF report on Entrepreneurship 391188 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/nine-ways-to-test-an-entrepreneurial-idea.aspx Find out how 391190 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/women-are-stronger-than-men---in-entrepreneurship.aspx In the American Express OPEN State of Women-Owned Business Report, there are some fascinating statistics that point to the strength women are bringing into start-ups and running and owning their own businesses. 391198 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/why-entrepreneurs-discourage-others.aspx Some recent studies have shown that our friends’ behavior affects ours more than we might suspect. 391206 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/plot-your-own-course-.aspx As leaders, we need to ensure that our personal leadership skills and professional and business acumen are suited to the time we're in now - not the time we come from. 390758 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/why-charlie-sheen-bombed-the-3-errors-entrepreneurs-should-avoid-at-all-cost.aspx “The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself.” (Peter Drucker) 390768 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/dont-melt-down.aspx As an entrepreneur, you're probably either slightly frazzled, mildly frayed or full-on exhausted. 390456 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/too-much-entrepreneurship-is-a-bad-thing-.aspx Let the debating begin .... 390197 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/amid-japans-earthquake-entrepreneurship.aspx Preparedness, many say, made the difference. 389456 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/why-entrepreneurship-is-booming-but-may-not-last.aspx A new report from the Kauffman Foundation shows rates of entrepreneurship are at its highest level in 15 years. 389120 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum/-open-evening-for-the-entrepreneurship-mba.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to some of SA's top entrepreneurs: Allon Raiz, Founder and CEO of Raizcorp, Angela Dick, Founder and CEO, Transman Holdings, Natasha Sideris, Founder Tasha’s, Wandile Motlana, Founder and Group Executive Chairman, Kensani Capital, Pepe Marais, Co-Founder and CEO, Joe Public, Yossi Hasson, Founder Synaq. 388645 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/how-great-entrepreneurs-think.aspx Think inside the (restless, curious, eager) minds of highly accomplished company builders. 388238 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/deepak-chopra-on-the-entrepreneurial-soul.aspx The New Age author shares his views about what it takes to be an extraordinary leader. 388241 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum/-open-evening-for-mba-in-entrepreneurship-_1.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to three of South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs: Laurie Dippenaar, one of the three principals who founded the FirstRand Group, Gary Morolo, Gary is one of the three principals who found Aka Capital, Vanessa Gounden, founder of the Holgoun Group and Gordon Hood from the Symantec group. 388129 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum-/-entrepreneurship-mba-open-evening-.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to some of SA's top entrepreneurs: Anant Singh, SA's leading movie maker, Laurie Dippenaar one of the founders of the First Ramd Group, Gary Morolo one of the Founders of AKA Capital, Vanessa Gounden, founder of Holgoun Group and Gordon Love from Symantec. 388155 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-top-10-inspiring-books-for-entrepreneurs.aspx Books are food for the soul and an entrepreneur needs to be careful what he feeds his soul. 387425 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/should-you-move-your-company-into-the-cloud.aspx The world is abuzz over cloud computing--using virtual servers available on demand over the Internet. But the truth is not every small business needs to operate "in the cloud." 386075 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/doing-business-2011-making-a-difference-for-entrepreneurs.aspx Latest World Bank publication 385119 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-corporate-entrepreneur-growth-through-new-venture-creation--_1.aspx Entrepreneurship is critical to the success and growth of any business. Corporate entrepreneurship is the process of building a new business from within an established organisation – a new business that is distinct from the core company but that leverages some of the core company’s capabilities or resources. This course is designed to empower managers, entrepreneurs and specialists with the tools and frameworks to effectively establish a new business from within an existing organisation. 385172 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/top-entrepreneurs-thrive-in-a-tough-environment.aspx 2010 has been a hard year 384307 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-noncorporate-organization.aspx The noncorporate organization 384062 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-changing-face-of-entrepreneurship-in-south-africa.aspx The idea of Entrepreneurship has undergone some sweeping changes in the recent past, and nowhere more so than right here in SA. 383083 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/lessons-in-entrepreneurship-and-wealth-building-from-the-developing-world.aspx Animal feed in Zambia. Cookies in South Africa. Medical records systems in Botswana. Peanut processing in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. 382265 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/15-tips-for-raising-a-young-mogul.aspx The secrets (and perils) of nurturing a future Master of the Universe. 382188 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/south-africas-greatest-entrepreneurs-compiled-by-moky-makura.aspx SA's greatest entrepreneurs share their secrets 381915 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/how-to-make-e-mail-marketing-campaigns-sing.aspx Five top executives share their secrets. Two hints: Get personal and test, test, test. 381750 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/surprising-entrepreneurship-lessons-from-around-the-world.aspx It's not about innovation, risk or passion. 381391 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/complacency-the-enemy-of-success.aspx Avi Savar built a successful business by taking risks and adapting to an ever-changing market. 381120 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/south-africa-should-promote-entrepreneurship-to-grow-economy.aspx South Africa’s economy was falling further and further behind the rest of the continent owing to deficiencies in the education system and its skills development efforts, which was, in turn, eroding the country’s competitive ability, Econometrix chief economist Azar Jammine said on Thursday. 379843 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneurial-habits.aspx a great list of elusive entrepreneurial habits that you aren’t likely to come across in business textbooks. 379774 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-successful-optimist-by-scott-halford.aspx Why the language you use makes a difference 379777 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/want-to-know-how-you-rank-as-an-entrepreneur-take-the-founder-institute-test.aspx It was just over a year ago that Adeo Ressi launched the Founder Institute, a very early stage startup incubator. Since then they’ve expanded the program well beyond Silicon Valley. 379618 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/measuring-entrepreneurship-a-digest-of-indicators-2009-edition.aspx Measuring entrepreneurship: a digest of indicators produced by the OECD 379619 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/why-young-entrepreneurs-fail-.aspx Founder of Under30CEO.com, Matt Wilson, shares tips to avoid failure. 379572 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-risk-takers-16-women-and-men-who-built-great-businesses-share-their-entrepreneurial-strategies-for-success-by-don-martin-and-renee-martin.aspx One-of-a kind, in-depth conversations with some of the highest-profile entrepreneurs in the country about the secrets and strategies behind their success. 378929 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/six-tips-for-women-entrepreneurs-by-peri-h-pakroo.aspx More women than ever before are grabbing the reins and starting their own businesses. The number of women-owned small businesses is growing approximately twice as quickly as the national average for all start-ups. 378945 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/getting-to-plan-b-breaking-through-to-a-better-business-model-by-john-mullins-and-randy-komisar.aspx Unlock better opportunities with a new strategy for reinventing any business model. Succeeding with a new business whether in a corporation or a venture based setting requires taking a leap of faith. 378015 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/deep-dive-ideo.aspx How does the process of designing a better product work? To show you, Nightline went to Palo Alto, CA to the designers at IDEO, and gave them the toughest problem we could think of. Take something old and familiar like the shopping cart and completely redesign it in just five days. IDEO's unique brand of brainstorming is called ''Deep Dive,'' a sort of total immersion into the problem at hand. It's one company's secret weapon for innovation. 378016 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-art-of-innovation-lessons-in-creativity-from-ideo-americas-leading-design-firm-by-tom-kelly.aspx There isn't a business in America that doesn't want to be more innovative and creative in their thinking, products, and processes. 377943 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/making-innovation-work-how-to-manage-it-measure-it-and-profit-from-it-by-tony-davila-marc-j-epstein-robert-shelton.aspx Innovation. It's magic, right? Some companies just have a knack for it, and others don't. 377945 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-art-of-the-start-the-time-tested-battle-hardened-guide-for-anyone-starting-anything-by-guy-kawasaki.aspx What does it take to turn ideas into action? What are the elements of a perfect pitch? How do you win the war for talent? How do you establish a brand without bucks? These are some of the issues everyone faces when starting or revitalizing any undertaking, and Guy Kawasaki, former marketing maven of Apple Computer, provides the answers. 377969 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-upside-of-turbulence-seizing-opportunity-in-an-uncertain-world-by-donald-sull-.aspx We look to leaders in business and government to have the genius to know the future and lead the rest of us to where that vision becomes a reality. This book presents the essence of leadership that relies on a leader's tenacity to plot a course that can withstand and even be propelled by the dynamism that the modern business terrain contains. 377970 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/entrepreneur-web-smarts.aspx Tips and tools to transform your business 377972 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/100-entrepreneurs-you-should-follow-and-learn-from-on-twitter.aspx If you are serious about starting your own business one day, you’ll need first-hand advice from successful entrepreneurs. Twitter is a great resource for making contact and learning from CEOs, branding professionals and small business owners, so check out our list of 100 entrepreneurs you should follow and learn from on Twitter. 377973 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/study-shows-bad-times-can-be-good-for-entrepreneurship.aspx Kauffman Foundation study finds more than half of Fortune 500 companies were founded in recession or bear Market, suggesting there's an entrepreneurial silver lining in today's economy 377974 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/visualize-trends-in-startups.aspx With interactive graphs based on 16 years of data about entrepreneurial startups, our new data visualization tool reveals surprising trends. 377975 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT