Step through the doors of Hue Cafe, and you’re immediately enveloped in a sense of belonging. Beyond serving some of the finest coffee in Durban, Hue has established itself as a sanctuary where creative minds converge. Owner Lindah Majola has crafted not just a cafe, but a living testament to entrepreneurship as art.

My recent Showmax subscription has opened up a whole new world of options. Shows like the Sopranos, True Detective, the Last of Us and Game of Thrones as well as Hollywood’s biggest films. I had always known about Showmax’s local content but wasn’t interested compared to their US counterparts. Now, I’m surprised at how they’re challenging Netflix’s supremacy.

Seed-strapping combines minimal external funding with bootstrapping discipline, allowing founders to overcome initial hurdles without sacrificing control. Unlike traditional venture capital or pure bootstrapping, this hybrid approach gives entrepreneurs just enough capital—typically $100,000 to $500,000—to gain momentum while maintaining the focus on sustainable growth and solid business fundamentals from day one.

Airbnb arbitrage transforms traditional rental arrangements into profitable ventures. Tenants secure permission to list properties on Airbnb, generating enough revenue to cover rent and expenses while keeping the surplus as profit. This model benefits both landlords, who enjoy stable income and reduced responsibilities, and entrepreneurs, who can enter the hospitality market without property ownership, creating a win-win scenario in today’s sharing economy.

Takealot has long been South Africa’s e-commerce champion, but with Amazon.co.za now live, the battle for online retail dominance is heating up. While Amazon brings global muscle, Takealot’s local edge—especially its scalable, street-level delivery network—might be its biggest weapon. Here’s why the local player might not be going anywhere soon.

“You should focus on what you’re best at—and outsource the rest.” That’s not just good advice, it’s modern business survival. At a time when agility matters more than ever, businesses

Starting a business in South Africa doesn’t come with a fixed price tag—because it all depends on what you’re building. Whether you’re launching a solo freelance hustle or a full-scale operation, this guide breaks down the startup costs you can expect, low-cost ways to get started, and how to use other people’s money (OPM) to grow faster without draining your own pockets.

Bootstrapping gives you control but slows growth. VC funding helps you scale but costs you equity. Seed-strapping combines the best of both—raising just enough capital to get started while relying on revenue to grow. Could this be the smartest way to build a business today?

“Do what you do best and outsource the rest.” This principle, embraced by successful businesses worldwide, has never been more relevant. As the digital landscape grows more complex, companies are

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