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This Takealot trap makes sellers look busy, but poorer.

Don't let high turnover mask shrinking profits. Takealot's fees for fulfilment, storage, and ads can make you look busy without boosting your bottom line. Learn to calculate your true earnings.

By CIPRO July 24, 2026 5 min read

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Think South African online slots are just games? Here's the truth.

By CIPRO July 23, 2026 7 min read

The true success of online casino operators in South Africa isn't about flashy graphics. It's a sophisticated system of payment processing, player retention, and shrewd cost management.

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Why are you lending money to your clients for free?

By CIPRO July 19, 2026 5 min read

Late payments create a cash squeeze, forcing business owners to cover costs while waiting for client payments. This drains working capital and wastes significant time. Are your terms doing this?

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This Nando's CEO is now running schools. Here's why it makes sense.

By CIPRO July 19, 2026 5 min read

Geoff Whyte, former Nando's chief, now leads ADvTECH. He argues that running large, branded service businesses teaches vital lessons applicable to education, despite its unique pressures.

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R750 billion for SA manufacturing: Is it a promise, or a practical plan?

By CIPRO July 18, 2026 6 min read

The government wants R750bn in new factories. But turning paper plans into power lines, skilled labour, and functional ports requires real commitment.

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Tired of Home Affairs queues? Your bank now offers a faster way to get your Smart ID.

By CIPRO July 18, 2026 5 min read

Home Affairs is rolling out Smart ID services to hundreds more bank branches, offering entrepreneurs a practical new solution to reclaim valuable time and boost business momentum.

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Size doesn't matter: This small town built an R900M global export empire.

By CIPRO July 17, 2026 5 min read

Clanwilliam's R900 million Rooibos exports defy its small size. Their secret? Control of a unique product, a protected name, and an impeccable supply chain.

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This Takealot trap makes sellers look busy, but poorer.

Don't let high turnover mask shrinking profits. Takealot's fees for fulfilment, storage, and ads can make you look busy without boosting your bottom line. Learn to calculate your true earnings.

By CIPRO July 24, 2026 5 min read

This Takealot trap makes sellers look busy, but poorer.

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Think South African online slots are just games? Here's the truth.

Why are you lending money to your clients for free?

This Nando's CEO is now running schools. Here's why it makes sense.

R750 billion for SA manufacturing: Is it a promise, or a practical plan?

Tired of Home Affairs queues? Your bank now offers a faster way to get your Smart ID.

Size doesn't matter: This small town built an R900M global export empire.

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This Takealot trap makes sellers look busy, but poorer.