Friday, July 18, 2025

Going direct: building a direct-to-consumer retail business

In the busiest season for retailers, we were grateful to have two successful entrepreneurs who gave us their time to share insights into building a direct-to-consumer business.

Are consumers craving credit?

Chris Gilmour digs into the tricky topic of whether South African consumers are in a position to keep borrowing (and hence buying).

TreasuryONE webinar: likelihood of a recession in 2023?

Is the world headed for a recession in 2023? Join yours truly and the team from TreasuryONE in unpacking the data and answering great questions from the attendees of this webinar.

Not going quietly into December

After staying out of the headlines for a couple of months (other than perhaps for load shedding), the rand was thrust into the spotlight by Phala Phala. Chaos ensued.

Was Powell right about inflation?

Powell was right about some elements of inflation and its transitory nature. Chris Gilmour unpacks these drivers and what the future holds.

Gradually, and then suddenly?

The September retail sales data is still telling a fairly positive story around the South African consumer. This is a lagging indicator and perhaps that is the key point, as Chris Gilmour explores.

Yes, you can build a more valuable business

In a recent two-part webinar series, the founders of bizval (including your favourite ghost) shared deep insights into how to build a more valuable business. Founders, this is for you.

MPC to hike by 75 basis points?

Ahead of the MPC meeting later today and an expected rate hike, Andre Botha of TreasuryONE sets the scene.
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