by Dianne Bayley | Feb 17, 2020 | Sustainability
The new year may have kicked off on a discouraging note, with the International Monetary Fund’s downward revision of South Africa’s economic growth prospects, but 2020 could still hold significant opportunities for business owners who know where to look. This is...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 14, 2020 | Security and Legal
Across the globe, trends in technology, economics and socioeconomics are culminating to disrupt the way entire industries operate and deliver products and services to consumers, write Carl Moodley – Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer; Stuart Forbes –...
by Dianne Bayley | Jun 25, 2019 | Security and Legal
Today’s banks are almost unrecognisable from what they were even a decade ago, writes Nicola Els, commercial strategist, Striata Africa. Thanks to technology, the primary focus of banking has moved from the branch to the computer and, currently, the smartphone. It’s...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 16, 2019 | Innovation
Insurance is typically something people resent having to spend money on and is therefore often seen as a grudge purchase. In an economic climate where individuals have less disposable income than ever, retaining customers and attracting new ones can prove challenging...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 2, 2019 | Workplace 2020
Abiding by a host of regulatory requirements is an additional responsibility for businesses, many of which already face immense pressure to increase margins in tough economic times and improve customer satisfaction in competitive environments. Complying with the Know...