The Eastern Cape & Garden Route Business to Business Publication

When borrowing is good for business

by Michelle Hardy-Berrington
In a post-recession world, the term “credit” has become a four-letter word for many individuals and businesses. Yet the reality is that credit is the lifeblood of business and economies as without it, industries cannot grow.
A business loan is credit given to an incorporated business by a bank, credit union or other financial [...]

Importing & Exporting…

- big decisions, big risks
by Michelle Hardy-Berrington
Money can be made through importing and exporting – but experts warn it can also be a short cut to bankruptcy without extensive research and preparation. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.
Importing – when should you do it?
Imported products may fill a gap in the local [...]

Get off the grid!

by Claire Warneke
South Africans have been spoiled with years of cheap and accessible electricity but times are changing.
We’re stuck with a lack of supply but a growing demand for
power, and as the world begins to focus more on climate
change and sustainable energy solutions, what options do
South Africans have?
One of the solutions lies in Port Elizabeth [...]

Fuelling economic development

by Ed Richardson
Everyone with an interest in economic and social development in the Eastern Cape is urged to put their support behind plans for South Africa’s biggest oil refinery, which could be built at Coega.
The benefits of what is known as “Project Mthombo” will be bigger than any other single investment in the province, according [...]

Owed money?

Debt counselling can work for you too
South Africa works on credit – companies borrow to buy equipment, facilities, stock, etc, and consumers borrow to buy what companies and developers have to sell.

In the media coverage around the current recession, the creditor is often portrayed as the “baddie”. Yet little consideration is given to the small [...]