Brands don’t understand consumers

A new study has revealed a massive perception gap between how well businesses think they are marketing and their customers’ actual experience. The US study by IBM and Econsultancy found that almost 90% of marketers agree that personalising the customer experience is...

Hybrid cloud comes into its own

Hybrid cloud strategies are the preferred option for companies around the world, offering them greater agility and security. This is among the findings of EMC’s global study of 10 451 IT business decision-makers across 33 countries, conducted by Vanson Bourne, which...

Ricoh wins in EcoVadis survey

EcoVadis, the French CSR performance monitoring agency, has awarded Ricoh its highest gold rating in a sustainability survey it conducted. EcoVadis assesses suppliers from 99 countries and across 150 business sectors on corporate policies, initiatives and achievements...
New options for SMB growth

New options for SMB growth

A new KPMG International survey has found that 58% of family businesses – a vital part of the economy – are currently seeking external financing to fund their investment plans, but finding the right strategic investment partner can be challenging. While...

SA sees decline in informal businesses

There has been a massive decline in the number of informal businesses in South Africa, according to the 2013 Survey of Employers and the Self-Employed (SESE).