#BestofBiz 2024: Entrepreneurship

We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2024 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Entrepreneurship site over the past year below.

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Entrepreneurship

Most-read stories

1	Google invites Black SA founders to apply for startup funding	01 Oct 2024
2	Renowned journo Shahan Ramkissoon ventures into education with new startup	08 Jul 2024
3	Durban educator pioneers new school for young entrepreneurs	19 Feb 2024
4	Athlone entrepreneur expands small business through CoCT initiative	16 Jul 2024
5	New funding scheme launched for startups in South Africa	20 May 2024
6	New FNB business workshops aim to empower SA township entrepreneurs	07 Aug 2024
7	#Sona made it clear: No one is coming to save entrepreneurs - Harry Welby-Cooke	12 Feb 2024
8	Seda leads the South African incubation model	11 Mar 2024
9	4 ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves - Luncedo Mtwentwe	13 Aug 2024
10	7 ways you can help grow your side hustle for success	02 May 2024
11	Government funding open for registered township spaza shops	21 Nov 2024
12	Big funding boost for SME auto parts suppliers in Eastern Cape	03 Jun 2024
13	Absa and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs) launch chair in entrepreneurship - Gordon Institute of Business Science	20 Aug 2024
14	SA Entrepreneur of the Year Awards: Marketing masterminds make the cut	21 Oct 2024
15	The most common reason for small business failure in SA	09 May 2024
16	#Newsmaker: Mohammed Ebrahim's roadmap to entrepreneurship and leadership - Ntandokazi Ntozakhe	25 Jul 2024
17	Entrepreneurial success: 5 lessons from the trenches - Daniel Levy	02 Sep 2024
18	#YouthMonth: Kyle Percival's rise from adversity to co-owning a sportswear brand - Imran Salie	28 Jun 2024
19	5 big events impacting local small businesses in May	03 May 2024
20	CCTC's new initiative aims to boost SMEs in the textile sector	09 Oct 2024

Most-read contributors

1	Harry Welby-Cooke
2	Catherine Wijnberg
3	Daniel Levy
4	Grant Lapping
5	Samantha Coom
6	Allon Raiz
7	Dumisani Moyo

Most-viewed press offices

1	ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching
2	Great 4 Business

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Top stories

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Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

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MDNtv celebrates historic win at the North West Media Awards

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Primedia Broadcasting secures multiple wins at the 2025 Radio Awards

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HR & Management

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ESG & Sustainability

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Education

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Healthcare

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