Big Small Business Show

Grant money can be a good thing or a bad thing

Grant money can be a good thing or a bad thing. It can become a crutch or a bridge, an asset or a liability. Join Allon Raiz and Kumaran Padayachee for a look at grant money from all angles. Zibu Masotobe, business leader based in KZN, unpacks the speed with…

21 May 2018 49 min

Big Small Business Show: Getting addicted to the limelight

Michael Baretta, founder of [dot]GOOD, offers sustainable marketing campaigns to companies who do good. He joins Allon Raiz for a discussion around his business and his short terms goals. Zibu Masotobe, a dynamic business woman based in KZN, gives insight into how to get to know yourself and the entrepreneurial…

14 May 2018 47 min

Insightful take on the value of education

Rhulani Shibambor, owner of Kota King, joins the panel in studio where they guide him on his expansion plans in terms of opening more outlets as well as the mobile kitchens he has in mind. Zibu Masotobe is a dynamic young businesswoman based in KZN, and in a leadership series,…

7 May 2018 27 min

Comparisons between the world of business and the world of sport

Lee du Preez, founder of BEE Novation, joins the panel in studio where they guide him to look at the strengths of both his company and himself from a different angle. Stefan Garlicki is a two time SA Champion in Downhill Mountain Biking as well as an aspiring world champion…

30 Apr 2018 48 min

Opportunities to empower business owners to race with machines, rather than against them.

What should I focus on? Is it sales? Or is it production? OK – if I focus on sales, I need to appoint someone to take over my other role. How many successful sales do I need for the additional salary? Join us to get to the answer. “Leaders should…

23 Apr 2018 48 min

Can the way you dress, speak or introduce people get you the business ?

Can the way you dress, speak or introduce people get you the business or did you just lose that contract because you’re authentic and true to yourself? Join the panel to get their take on this matter. “The quickest way to disaster is to start action programmes without a vision.”…

16 Apr 2018 48 min

What is meant with the term “The right face of the business”?

Lisa Lyhne, COO at The Sun Exchange, joins Allon Raiz to unpack the unusual yet beneficial business of selling stakes in solar energy panels to the public. What is servant leadership? Bonang Mohale, CEO: Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), gives a powerful rendition of his take on this concept. What…

9 Apr 2018 48 min

How do you get noticed in the online space

At the BDTV SME Summit that was recently hosted in Joburg, the delegates were given an opportunity to ask the panel any question they wanted to. Join us for this open Q & A session. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, shares how it happened that he took the stage as a…

29 Mar 2018 27 min

How to brand and market his five pharmacies

We bring you a programme that was recorded at the recent BDTV SME Summit. A business owner from Polokwane won the lucky draw and joins the panel on stage for a discussion on how to brand and market his five pharmacies. Maropeng Modiba, founder of Deline Investments, joins the panel…

26 Mar 2018 48 min

Discussing the impact of the 2018 Budget Speech on small business

Pieter Faber (SAICA) and Prof Sharon Smulders (UNISA) join the panel to discuss the impact of the 2018 Budget Speech on small business. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a B Corporation is, the advantages of being registered as a B Corp, and how it ties in with…

19 Mar 2018 47 min

Insight into what a conscious company is

Mpumelelo Dube & Jorge Manjate Jr from Showentell Advertising, get guidance from Allon Raiz on how to identify what they can bring to the table to compete with bigger players in the industry. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a conscious company is. Are you conscious of how…

12 Mar 2018 26 min

What a purposeful business is, that can solve economic challenges

The panel guides Paul Bartels, founder of Waterbok, on how to take his start-up business to the next level by identifying markets and solve manufacturing challenges. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a purposeful business is. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? How do…

9 Mar 2018 10 min

Giving insight into what a purposeful business is

The panel guides Paul Bartels, founder of Waterbok, on how to take his start-up business to the next level by identifying markets and solve manufacturing challenges. Adam Craker, CEO: IQbusiness, gives insight into what a purposeful business is. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? How do…

5 Mar 2018 46 min

What is required from business leaders during phases of contraction

This week on The Big Small Business Show - the panel assists father Solly & son Yu-sha Said to put a succession plan in place for 50-year old family business Solly Said’s Karate, Kickboxing and Fitness Centre. Miles Crisp, Group CEO: Tarsus Technology Group, unpacks what is required from business…

26 Feb 2018 25 min

The ins and outs of competition

On the Big Small Business Show this week we look at the ins and outs of competition, discuss why business leaders should have interviewing skills and Kumaran Padayachee gives insight into the role that cash flow forecasting plays in raising finance.

12 Feb 2018 25 min

Discussing expansion plans for his shoe care and cleaning business

We look at various business expansion options, discuss why self-mastery is an important tool for leaders and give you insight into what should be in place before you apply for funding. Lethabo Mokoena, founder of Walk Fresh, joins Allon Raiz and the panel to discuss expansion plans for his shoe…

5 Feb 2018 48 min

Challenges of diversifying your business

On the show this week, we look at the challenges of diversifying your business, discuss what the protocols are to become a board member and give you insight on why it’s not ideal to spend money on branding ahead of time. Hezron Louw, co-founder of Sumting Fresh, joins Allon Raiz…

29 Jan 2018 24 min

Change management as a key competence for business leaders

Nolitha Fakude, Director of Companies, unpacks change management as a key competence for business leaders. Professor Sharon Smulders from UNISA unpacks the survey commissioned by SAICA to do research on how much it costs businesses to be tax compliant.

19 Jan 2018 48 min

Increasing employee productivity

David Gitonga, founder and MD of Wemasoft, (a software development company), assists his clients to streamline their purchase processes and increase employee productivity. Allon Raiz visits him in his office for a one-on-one conversation about his offerings, and David is guided to look at his venture as if he’s a…

15 Jan 2018 35 min

Lively debate about how tricky the process of referrals can be

Allon Raiz: CEO of Raizcorp, Kumaran Padayachee: CEO of Spartan and Monalisa Sam: MD of Tungwa Retail Holdings, enter into a lively debate about how tricky the process of referrals can be, irrespective of whether you make one or request one.

4 Dec 2017 25 min