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BizConnect: Business news and insights
Every business needs a strong partnership with their bank. BizConnect offers information and advice for businesses in every sector, whether small or large, from start-ups to global enterprises. Scroll down to read our catalogue of business articles and stay up to date with the latest business news.
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Guides to help with every step of starting and running a business
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Manage your business
6 August 2023
The importance of protecting customer data and what your business needs to put in place in terms of cybersecurity policy and governance
Trade
5 September 2023
What is the AfCFTA and how will it impact African trade?
If you’re not fully clued up on the AfCFTA, don’t worry you’re not alone. In our latest African Trade Barometer research, we polled over 2,400 businesses of all sizes operating in 10 economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and over 90% of respondents reported that they too were unaware of the AfCFTA.
WHAT BIZCONNECT GIVES YOU ACCESS TO
Services beyond banking
Services beyond banking Access non-financial products, services and partnerships to help accelerate your business growth and reach your ambitions.
Business resources
Get important information, insights and inspiration to help you start, manage and grow and successful business.
Industry trends
Find out about all the latest business trends across all industries within South Africa and the African continent.
Customer success stories
See how we have partnered with business to help them overcome the challenges faced in achieving their business goals.
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Rise Above The Noise
12 July 2023
#RiseAboveTheNoise with Anat Director Anat Apter
From a food truck in a flea market to a multi-franchise fast food business, Anat Apter tells us the story of her entrepreneurial journey.
Rise Above The Noise
12 July 2023
#RiseAboveTheNoise with Sneaker Shack founder Lolo Ndlovu
From cleaning shoes in a container shop in Maboneng to having sneaker laundry shops around the country, Lolo Ndlovu shares how he grew his business.
Rise Above The Noise
12 July 2023
#RiseAboveTheNoise with Skinny Sbu Socks founder Sbu' Ngwenya
From a need to prove his high-school friends wrong to building a premium global sock brand, Skinny Sbu tells us how he built his business and even took his socks to the Grammys.
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Rise Above The Noise
17 October 2023
Skinny Sbu Socks
From a need to prove his high-school friends wrong to building a premium global sock brand, Skinny Sbu tells us how he built his business and even took his socks to the Grammys.
Rise Above The Noise
17 October 2023
SovTech CEO Gerald Neves
From 2 old computers in his parents' garage to having blue chip clients around the world, Gerald Neves tells us how he made a success of SovTech.
Rise Above The Noise
17 October 2023
Sneaker Shack founder Lolo Ndlovu
From cleaning shoes in a container shop in Maboneng to having sneaker laundry shops around the country, Lolo Ndlovu shares how he grew his business.
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