The Real Network 360 Biz

360 Biz

Presented by Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala, 360 Biz is a show that brings many viewpoints to the table on “all things business”. Incorporating all stakeholders – established business, government, SMMEs, entrepreneurs, professionals and legislators – to tackle and provide practical solutions for real challenges facing African businesses – big, small, formal and informal.
Weekly English South Africa Business
230 Episodes
72 – 92

Downgrade to Junk Status

Bulelani Balabala and Teboho Mafodi talk about the downgrade to junk status and what it means for a country. In December, the Standard and Poor rating kept the country’s sovereign credit rating at one notch above junk status, with a negative outlook, while Fitch adjusted its outlook to negative from…
10 May 2017 43 min

Service Delivery in the Private Sector

There is immense pressure facing local government as the public is becoming increasingly aware of quality issues and the lack of municipal infrastructure facing service delivery. The team is joined by Thuli Mashaba - Director of HULE U GUDE Projects, and Fikile Baili - CEO of Zandile Management Services. They…
3 May 2017 54 min

Bridging the gap between Entrepreneurship & Law

In the past, entrepreneurs have lost business on account of contracts not understood or honoured. In studio, the team talks to MS Monisha Prem, the corporate advisor and CEO of M.Prem Inc. - specialising in business law and business development - and MS Dibs, an influential businesswoman involved in the…
26 Apr 2017 59 min

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN South Africa)

The team discusses entrepreneur migration, the effect it has on the growth of the economy - taking away innovative visionaries, job creation and closing the gap for new markets. This happens when communities take a slower adaption to the changes in the social and economic environment. Joining Teboho Mafodi in…
12 Apr 2017 58 min

The Importance of Organisation Development for SMEs

Developing managers from early in their careers can increase performance, strengthen organisations, and improve their competitive edge The pipeline starts with identifying and then nurturing talent by exposing high-potential individuals to a variety of developmental opportunities and experiences. Their economy may rival that of entrepreneurs. Joining Teboho Mafodi is Mr…
5 Apr 2017 55 min

Shape Strategies that will Change the World

Business-as-usual is changing. The conventional wisdom that capitalism comes at great cost to society is being challenged. Instead, we’ve observed that the most innovative companies are using those same market drivers - the ones that have until now been a cause of such criticism and scepticism - as drivers for…
29 Mar 2017 52 min

Partnerships & Empowerment

Boi Kgathi Rasmussen from Y-BECA is in studio. She was with Future Entrepreneurs - they are partnering with amazing businesses from GoJob, Afriroots, and ShareCharge to talk about the empowerment they received and their businesses.
22 Mar 2017 32 min

B-BBEE Talk: What you Need to Know

With the increased complexity of managing the B-BBEE scorecard against the amended codes, many BEE champions are unclear on how to monitor and respond to these increased requirements. If you want to improve your skillset, as well as enrich the company's B-BBEE plan with the following outcomes: The team tackles…
15 Mar 2017 55 min

Profiling Young Entrepreneurs

Profiling young entrepreneurs making a difference in different industries - Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala speak to Khethi Ngwenya from School Media and Laureate from Le Beauty Training Academy to help us understand the dynamics in their industries.
8 Mar 2017 47 min

Outdoor Advertising: What you Need to Know

Outdoor advertising is a platform for creating brand awareness and building brand visibility and popularity. In the last couple of decades, outdoor advertising has become prominent... but more than that, technology has enhanced it further so that you can get the best out of it. With outdoor advertising upping the…
1 Mar 2017 50 min

Alternative Building

Building a home is a high cost. On today’s show the team brings you alternative building methods that are beautiful, cost-effective, luxurious and complement the environment and surroundings. Alternative buildings challenge the status quo of the South African construction industry, and it provides people with alternative building techniques. It’s a…
22 Feb 2017 52 min

Entrepreneurs & Innovators Shaping SA's Future

Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala are highlighting the work of young entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping SA's future. The guests in studio are, Ms Naledi Phafane - CEO of Open Robot, Mr Thomas Nkuna - CEO of Jay Gatsby, and Mr Lucas Ketelo - Founder of Aziki Green.
15 Feb 2017 48 min

Funding & Support for SMEs

Funding always dominates any conversation - every time we talk about the challenges entrepreneurs are facing... and on the other hand, the amount of risk the funding agencies are willing to take to support SMMEs. SMEs are perceived to be very low and they don’t have wide financing channels. The…
8 Feb 2017 53 min

Becoming a Master of your Craft

In order for skills to be developed, it’s important to identify your skill gaps - because your skills determine your ability to execute your plans with success. Become a master of your craft. Joining Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala is Billy Fore from Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training, Lorraine Marira…
1 Feb 2017 49 min

Financial Resolutions for a Business Professional Part 2

A vigilant approach to ensure a clean bill of health for your business - continued from last week’s show. Entrepreneurs need to be advised on how to work within a budget, to avoid being stuck in the same financial problems every year. Entrepreneurs aren’t guaranteed the same income every month…
25 Jan 2017 55 min

Financial Resolutions for a Business Professional

Tips and info on saving and budgeting - entrepreneurs need to be advised on how to work within a budget. Because every year they get stuck in debt and there’s no progress, all because of poor planning. Saving is very important because entrepreneurs aren’t guaranteed the same income every month…
18 Jan 2017 51 min

Unlocking the New Year

The hosts Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala welcome everyone into the New Year and are joined by Asanda Booth, Bongumusa Gidagida and Palase Mabuye to have a discussion on what listeners can expect on 360 Biz in 2017, so that you can start your year energised and ready to take…
11 Jan 2017 46 min

Planning 2017

Planning is a basic management function involving formulation of one or more detailed plans to achieve optimum balance of needs or demands with the available resources. The planning process identifies the goals or objectives to be achieved. Joining Tebogo in studio is Maguqa and Phumlani (Phlyguy) Khumalo as they involve…
4 Jan 2017 53 min

Black Income vs Expenditure

How black people spend their money has been a hotly debated topic not only on this show, but in our offices, at social events and in beauty and barber shops across the Globe. The 360 Biz team discuss the issue. In this day and age Africans are carrying various forms…
28 Dec 2016 47 min

Creative Entrepreneurs & Development

South Africa’s creative industries have long been identified as a driver for employment and development, yet few people have been able to successfully combine commercial success, education and development. Joining Teboho Mafodi, Bulelani Balabala and Liya Ndlondlo is singer Tsholofelo Moatshe, and Thapelo Ramodikwe - Public Speaker & Profile of…
21 Dec 2016 47 min
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