Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

years as a software developer I decided I wanted a change. He had already sent a bunch of his staff on projects in Argentina & South Africa at super cheap rates just to keep his staff busy. It turned into this blog. Here’s a personal story. Then he devastated me. He didn’t have the work in Europe to carry me.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

Thanks to Nick Chandi, SlickPie Accounting Software ! #8 I recognized the challenges that the majority of the unemployed face in South Africa: a lack of finance, lack of frequent access to technology, education and language issues (English is not the first language of many in South Africa).

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

While cybercrime in Singapore is generally low compared to other high-risk countries (Russia sees 85% cybercrime rate, with China at 77% and South Africa at 73%), the sharp rise in losses from cybercrime is cause for concern.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

It was a software platform for allowing advertisers to purchase brand integration (product placements) as a standardized unit through a marketplace. Hamet started his career in Venture Capital working for the first post-apartheid VC fund in South Africa. I’ve known Hamet for 5 years. The idea immediately resonated.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 8, 2014

At Palo Alto Software, we use our own product – LivePlan – to manage and keep track of key business metrics. In the online world, marketers and developers often look to ‘gamifying’ software in order to make using it feel less onerous. Even if you work for someone else, try to get into the habit of finding the pain points.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

RedMane is a software solutions and systems integration firm with a culture of client success, people focus, and unwavering integrity. Growing up in South Africa, I had a pet giraffe named George that followed me around. Here is more of his story: Describe your product/service in 10 words or less: Problem solving.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. For example, Palo Alto Software focuses primarily on helping small businesses realize their dreams of starting a business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 27, 2019

So I would say the kind of the prototype type user for Skillshare is a freelance designer, that maybe is working a little bit in online work, has some local clients as well, but is coming to Skillshare to keep current and see what’s hot, what’s new, learn new pieces of software, learn new techniques, et cetera.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

If you’re not looking for funding, it might make more sense for you to put together a Lean Plan which you can do in less than an hour, using our LivePlan software or with our free Lean Plan template. South Africa. The South African Institute for Entrepreneurship. Endeavor South Africa. 29 Countries.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pieter is CEO and co-founder of Macanta Software Ltd and a small business systems & automation expert. Pieter was born and raised in South Africa, moving to the UK in 1997. About this episode: In this episode of the Agency Spark Podcast, Sara talks with Pieter K de Villiers on the pain of two-minute tasks.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 26, 2023

Thanks to Steve Ramos, Software Podium ! #11- It explains the series of events that took place before the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. But above all the business lessons and ‘aha' moments, this movie reminded me that persistence is the most important quality of a true entrepreneur. You only fail if you give up.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

I lived there for 9 years before my father got offered a great opportunity and we moved to South Africa for a three year contract. Another favourite was when Becks Beer came on board, and gave us an open brief to redesigning their entire brand for South Africa. The price of software might leverage the decision.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

I lived there for 9 years before my father got offered a great opportunity and we moved to South Africa for a three year contract. Another favourite was when Becks Beer came on board, and gave us an open brief to redesigning their entire brand for South Africa. The price of software might leverage the decision.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 23, 2015

For example, when I decided to launch a podcast, it was such a daunting task (figuring out recording software, contacting people to be interviewed, setting up a webpage, creating graphics, creating intros and outros, etc.), but that quote made me realize that I only have to take one step right then.

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