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Philanthropy as a Business Strategy: Doing Good is Good Business
Philanthropy as a Business Strategy: Doing Good is Good Business

By Thandile Kwanini · November 28, 2025

For decades, corporate philanthropy was a side project—a feel-good initiative disconnected from the core engine of...

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Funded Female Founders: How to Raise Capital as a Woman
Funded Female Founders: How to Raise Capital as a Woman

By Thandile Kwanini · November 27, 2025

The statistics are stark and often repeated: female founders receive a disproportionately small slice of the venture cap...

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Capital Raising for Mergers and Acquisitions: The Strategic Fuel for Growth
Capital Raising for Mergers and Acquisitions: The Strategic Fuel for Growth

By Thandile Kwanini · November 21, 2025

While startups raise capital to build from scratch, established companies often raise capital to accelerate growth throu...

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Capital Raising for a Start-Up Venture: A Founder's Guide
Capital Raising for a Start-Up Venture: A Founder's Guide

By Thandile Kwanini · November 20, 2025

Raising capital is a pivotal, often grueling, journey for most startups. It's not just about getting money; it'...

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Understanding Digital Marketing and Its Importance
Understanding Digital Marketing and Its Importance

By Thandile Kwanini · November 12, 2025

Digital marketing is the strategic use of online channels, platforms, and technologies to promote a brand, product, or s...

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Understanding Lead Generation for Business & Professional Services
Understanding Lead Generation for Business & Professional Services

By Thandile Kwanini · November 11, 2025

For a service-based business—whether you're a consultancy, a marketing agency, a law firm, or a software deve...

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ChatGPT for Business: Automating Without Losing the Human Touch
ChatGPT for Business: Automating Without Losing the Human Touch

By Thandile Kwanini · November 7, 2025

The arrival of powerful generative AI like ChatGPT has sparked a business revolution. The promise is immense: automate t...

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Lost in Translation: Avoiding Cultural Missteps in International Deals
Lost in Translation: Avoiding Cultural Missteps in International Deals

By Thandile Kwanini · November 3, 2025

In global business, a handshake can mean a dozen different things. A "yes" might not mean agreement, and a con...

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Trademarks Made Simple: Protecting Your Brand
Trademarks Made Simple: Protecting Your Brand

By Thandile Kwanini · October 31, 2025

Your brand is more than your logo or your company name. It’s the promise you make to your customers and the reputa...

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Contracts That Protect You (Without Scaring Clients Away)
Contracts That Protect You (Without Scaring Clients Away)

By Thandile Kwanini · October 29, 2025

For many entrepreneurs and freelancers, the contract phase of a new deal is awkward. You want to protect your business f...

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Cybersecurity for Non-Tech Execs: Protecting Your Business
Cybersecurity for Non-Tech Execs: Protecting Your Business

By Thandile Kwanini · October 29, 2025

For a non-technical leader, cybersecurity can feel like a dark, impenetrable forest filled with acronyms and unseen thre...

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The Confidence Myth: Why Competence Matters More
The Confidence Myth: Why Competence Matters More

By Thandile Kwanini · October 28, 2025

We live in a culture that worships at the altar of confidence. We're told to "fake it till you make it," ...

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How to Deal With Gossip: Rising Above When Others Talk About You

What to do, when others are intimidated by you...

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