Small business is the panacea to SA’s jobless
But to achieve this goal, a united enterprise and supplier development sector and government commitment will be needed, writes Shawn Theunissen. Enterprise and supplier development holds the key to economic growth and jobs, but four issues lie at the centre of improving business development in South Africa. When it comes to growing small businesses in […]
Property industry is on the cusp of real transformation
The SA property industry is on the cusp of real economic transformation of the sector through small and medium enterprise (SME) development. The industry’s biggest players will have a chance to contemplate how to accelerate this transformation at the industry’s biggest annual gathering, the SA Property Owners Association (Sapoa) conference in Cape Town this week. […]
Fortress joins programme to help emerging property businesses grow
Growthpoint initiative Property Point and JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) have partnered to roll out an enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme in the property sector. The programme provides extensive insight to small businesses on becoming market and funding ready, giving owners the tools to strengthen their businesses to access new opportunities within […]
2019 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards
Winners at the 2019 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards have been announced The winners of the 2019 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards were announced 22 May in Parktown Distell Group has been announced as Overall Winner at the 2019 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards, which recognise Supplier Development best practice in South Africa. More than 400 entries were […]
Decisive Leaderships Needed to lead The SMME Sector Into a New Dawn
Johannesburg – Wednesday, 8 May, will see South Africans make their way to the polls to vote in the 2019 general elections. Uppermost on many people’s minds will be hope that the X they put next to the party of their choice, will bring some respite from the stranglehold of unemployment and financial pressure that […]
Unlocking property ownership for entrepreneurs is a key to building a legacy
George Muchanya, Head of Corporate Finance at Growthpoint Properties Four property industry experts share their insight into thriving in the property investment arena Building a war chest for business and growing a strong personal balance sheet to build a legacy of generational wealth is a challenge that all entrepreneurs and business people face. Investing in […]
Entrepreneurs, make 2019 the year you start talking to each other!
Desigan Chetty, Head of Operations at Property Point. People do business with people they know, like and trust. Building relationships, however, takes time and effort. Even so, relationships are fundamental to growing small businesses, and entrepreneurs should never lose sight of that. At small business accelerator Property Point, a Growthpoint initiative, relationships are considered to […]
Entrepreneurs, look after yourself to better look after your venture!
The holiday season is the ideal time to rest and recharge after a tough year, but many entrepreneurs find themselves unable to disconnect from the hustle despite being totally depleted of energy. Extreme stress, lack of sleep, constant uncertainty, social isolation; these are things that entrepreneurs know all too well. This can quickly lead to […]
Accelerator of the YEAR! SABIC Conference 2018
Property Point was delighted to win the Accelerator of the year at the South African Business Incubation Conference at Emperors Palace November 2018. We thought we would share this special moment with our community.
Invitation for Applications: Programme Manager
ABOUT PROPERTY POINT Property Point is an award winning local economic development consultancy that lives and breathes entrepreneurship! We are driven by the belief that small business can make a big impact. We’re about empowering and uplifting communities through job creation. We’re on a quest for Programme Managers to join our dynamic and diverse tribe […]
