Online retail has surged from under 1% of total retail in 2019 to almost 10% today, putting South Africa solidly in the expanding phase of ecommerce maturity.

A little patience and a lot of experimentation can help startups scale successfully, according to a study by Wharton’s Ronnie Lee and Danny Kim.

South African retail has undergone profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and ecommerce reshaping consumer expectations.

And what percentage of your day do your spend strategically? What balance would take you to the next level?

Too often entrepreneurs suffer from ailments of drinking too much of their own marketing kool-aid.

The capabilities a digital platform develops through strategy and commitment will determine its success or failure.

CEOs make a lot more money, have a lot more autonomy and enjoy a lot more control, than the people working for them. The danger is that they can develop incredible blind spots.

Now, more than ever, we need to be listening for market signals and ensuring that our businesses are primed to both take advantage of opportunities and to mitigate risks.

Find a potential customer.

In traditional strategic thinking, beating the competition, by finding an attractive position in an attractive industry, is the name of the game.