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The renewable energy sector stepped up when legacy infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Now, this sector is changing the nature of the industry in
Training is crucial, but feeling safe enough to speak up is critical for cyber resilience
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Cybersecurity training is vital, but it’s not enough on its own if your workplace culture
High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts
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SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments. When
The Global Readiness Gap: Only 1 in 4 companies are prepared
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In boardrooms across the world, one question continues to unsettle leaders: ‘Are we ready for
Clearwater Mall Secures South Africa’s First Walmart Store Hyprop-owned centre brings international retail giant to West Rand, creating 80+ jobs
October 31, 2025
Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first
Sustainability has become South Africa’s next hospitality benchmark
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With water scarcity, rising energy costs and increasingly climate-conscious travellers shaping the Southern African hospitality
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Fleet Managers and Businesses at risk under AARTO Fines SA urges fleet operators to prepare this Transport Month
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As South Africa marks Transport Month this October, Fines SA is calling on businesses, fleet operators, and
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EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT EXPORT SYMPOSIUM IN MIDRAND
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Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for
How to Lead Without Needing Validation from Others
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Understanding Conditional Judgement I want to be honest with you—saying you never judge anyone is
Township retail gets an upgrade to be more sustainable Smartfill’s plastic-free refill stations launch in Tembisa spazas
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Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Lose Sight of Their Customers
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Future-Proof Jobs: 15 Jobs With Strong Prospects for the Future
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The future of work in South Africa is set to be shaped by rising demand
How Belief in Worth Transforms Leadership and Team Success
October 1, 2025
You Rise to What You Believe You Are Worthy Of One of the most important
Q-KON’s Smart Satellite Services Extended into Telemedicine Sector and Showcased at World Health Expo
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Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering company with over 30 years of experience in Africa, has
Host Cities Confirmed for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba
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Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban
The Ultimate Gift: Why Values Matter More Than Inheritance
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Struggle Builds Strength If you take away the chance for growth that comes from struggle,
SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice
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Powerful Women Leaders are Boosting Tourism on the KZN South Coast
September 12, 2025
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Are Sectoral Targets Setting Businesses Up for Success or Failure?
September 12, 2025
A controversial but important question to be raised and thoughtfully unpacked. At its core Employment
Payroll Made Simple – Empowering Business Performance
September 12, 2025
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77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills in South Africa in just 12 months
September 12, 2025
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Teach Them What You Never Knew
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The True Measure of Legacy When we hear the word legacy, many people think of
The Critical Ingredients for Growth in Emerging Markets
August 22, 2025
Economic Headwinds This year is proving to be a difficult period for growth. Stiff economic
Key Characteristics of General Trade and How Market Research Can Mitigate Risk
August 20, 2025
General Trade, also known as Traditional Trade, operates quite differently from the Formal Trade Sector,
Power Shift: Rosebank Mall Launches Landmark Hybrid Energy System
August 15, 2025
Rosebank Mall has flipped the switch on what is believed to be South Africa’s largest commercial
AI’s Transformation of Traditional Retail Trade and The Need for Accurate Data
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just the domain of modern trade and e-commerce giants,
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The future of work in the renewable energy economy
December 11, 2025
The renewable energy sector stepped up when legacy infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Now,
Training is crucial, but feeling safe enough to speak up is critical for cyber resilience
December 4, 2025
Cybersecurity training is vital, but it’s not enough on its own if your workplace culture
High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts
November 28, 2025
SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments. When
The Global Readiness Gap: Only 1 in 4 companies are prepared
November 13, 2025
In boardrooms across the world, one question continues to unsettle leaders: ‘Are we ready for
Clearwater Mall Secures South Africa’s First Walmart Store Hyprop-owned centre brings international retail giant to West Rand, creating 80+ jobs
October 31, 2025
Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first
Sustainability has become South Africa’s next hospitality benchmark
October 30, 2025
With water scarcity, rising energy costs and increasingly climate-conscious travellers shaping the Southern African hospitality
Beverages in Africa
October 30, 2025
Frontline Research Group is a leader in market research, covering many sectors, and with a
Fleet Managers and Businesses at risk under AARTO Fines SA urges fleet operators to prepare this Transport Month
October 24, 2025
As South Africa marks Transport Month this October, Fines SA is calling on businesses, fleet operators, and
Why Valuing People is the Key to Strong Leadership
October 15, 2025
The Concept of Change in the Pocket I often talk about what I call change
EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT EXPORT SYMPOSIUM IN MIDRAND
October 13, 2025
Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for
How to Lead Without Needing Validation from Others
October 8, 2025
Understanding Conditional Judgement I want to be honest with you—saying you never judge anyone is
Township retail gets an upgrade to be more sustainable Smartfill’s plastic-free refill stations launch in Tembisa spazas
October 7, 2025
Tembisa, South Africa – September 2025 – Township retail is entering a new era as
Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Lose Sight of Their Customers
October 7, 2025
Most small business owners I meet share a similar story. They started with a brilliant
Future-Proof Jobs: 15 Jobs With Strong Prospects for the Future
October 2, 2025
The future of work in South Africa is set to be shaped by rising demand
How Belief in Worth Transforms Leadership and Team Success
October 1, 2025
You Rise to What You Believe You Are Worthy Of One of the most important
Q-KON’s Smart Satellite Services Extended into Telemedicine Sector and Showcased at World Health Expo
September 30, 2025
Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering company with over 30 years of experience in Africa, has
Host Cities Confirmed for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba
September 23, 2025
Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban
The Ultimate Gift: Why Values Matter More Than Inheritance
September 17, 2025
Struggle Builds Strength If you take away the chance for growth that comes from struggle,
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Though our experience in digital publishing, we understand how your business can leverage digital channels such as search engines, social media, email, and websites to connect with current and prospective customers. See what our experts have to say about emerging trends in this area.
SALES & MARKETING
Whether online or in the real world, Sales and marketing is an ever-changing game. If you need to improve in this area, we have great articles from experts to keep you up to date with the latest trends.
PROPERTY
Whether you are buying or selling, we know navigating the property space and the laws governing it can be overwhelming. Business Link is the best place to start your search for property related tips and advice.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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FINANCE & INSURANCE
Trust our experts to provide you with useful advice on business financing and insurance solutions. We also have reviews on the best offerings.
LEGAL
This section incorporates insights which examines from business relationships and commercial projects to contracts and human resources from a South African legal perspective.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Business to business has to do with business that is conducted between companies, rather than between a company and individual consumers. Business Link has its roots as a business to business magazine. In this section, we help your business connect with other businesses in your sector.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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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
We also help companies generate more business leads and sales through effective targeted marketing digitally. This we do by creating content that drives traffic and improves website ranking on Google.
Through Business Link, companies across South Africa enjoy access to effective SEO, Google citations and quality backlinks at reasonable rates.
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