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The latest liquidation statistics released by Statistics South Africa show a welcome decline in business liquidations during
By Udi Pillay, Partner in the Trade Mark Department at Adams & Adams and Ntethelelo
Trust, relevance and distinctive positioning are becoming increasingly important drivers of business value, particularly in
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FINANCE & INSURANCE
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LEGAL
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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Are you a start-up or an entrepreneur looking to grow their business? See our Business Management section for tips on how to plan, control, organise and lead, not only the business, but also its employees.
HUMAN RESOURCES
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CONSTRUCTION
Get the latest updates and trends from the construction sector. We look at every aspect of the industry from construction materials suppliers, infrastructure and property development to green building.
SEO, GOOGLE CITATIONS AND BACKLINKS
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