Author Archives: Hannes Dupper

How to learn from the cycle of failure and perseverance

Currently, South Africa has one of the highest small business failure rates in the world, with the majority of small businesses failing within their first year. Limited access to funding, ineffective cashflow management and the complexity of the country’s regulatory environment are among the leading reasons for this high rate of failure. This is compounded […]

Why the SA housing market is a good investment

Introduction The South African housing market presents a compelling investment opportunity, especially in the context of emerging markets. With its unique socio-economic landscape, diverse demographic trends, and ongoing urbanization, South Africa offers various advantages for investors. This article critically evaluates the South African housing market, comparing it with other emerging markets, and discusses the implications […]

Back to the drawing board with digital marketing

Back To The Marketing Drawing Board “Marketing is not about the product, it’s about the customer”. These are the words of Marketing strategist and author Philip Kotler, Professor at the Kellog School of Management in Illinois. He placed a huge emphasis on developing ways to engage with clients that makes THEM feel important and feel […]

Budget speech implications for homeowners and investors

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic across the world, South Africa in particular has been hard hit by an economic slump. Unemployment figures have risen to an all-time high with 7.2 million people jobless, and the government’s debt levels are ever-increasing. Despite this, there might be a glimmer of hope for South African homeowners […]