Want to expand into South Africa? Want to start up in Zimbabwe? Want to establish your business in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, or across Africa? Evertol Associates is your partner. Expanding a business across Africa presents extraordinary opportunities - but it also...
When aspiring entrepreneurs think about starting or scaling a business in South Africa or the SADC region, many don’t realise that behind Evertol Associates stands a strategist whose influence has quietly steered R500 million+ (≈ $25 million USD) in ventures. That...
“My Godzilla needs more food to be a contending monster in the media world of business”, you may say, but remember, every founder has a Godzilla. At first, it’s small - a creature you can feed with your own savings, late nights, and the sheer fire of belief. You feed...
South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is bustling with ambition, talent, and urgency. Every month, thousands of new small businesses are registered, each with a dream to solve local problems, create jobs, and build generational wealth. But the harsh reality is that...
Everyone Wants Funding - Few Are Actually Prepared Across South Africa and the wider continent, business owners are speaking the same language: funding. Whether it's a government grant, an angel investor, a supplier finance agreement, or a private equity deal, capital...
A Business Plan Is Not a Document. It's a Tool for Leverage. Too many business owners believe that a business plan is something you prepare once - for a loan, a pitch, or a grant application - and then file away. But those who raise capital, secure strategic partners,...
Across the continent, new laws are reshaping how businesses operate - not in theory, but in practice. One of the most important shifts in recent years is the requirement for companies to declare their Beneficial Owners. In countries like South Africa, it is now...
There's a truth many entrepreneurs learn too late: financial success has less to do with how much money a business brings in, and everything to do with how that money is managed. For thousands of SMEs across Africa, the challenge is not a lack of ambition or sales -...
In East Africa, where traditional banking services are often out of reach for many, mobile money has emerged as a transformative force. Platforms like M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money have revolutionized how people send, save, and spend money, making...
Africa’s emerging markets are increasingly recognized for their growth potential across sectors like technology, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy. Yet, many international investors remain cautious, citing concerns about political instability, regulatory...
In an era where business credibility is paramount, Zimbabwean companies like Platinum Groupe and Exodus & Company are proving that ethical leadership and community investment are powerful drivers of growth. From the restructuring of Premier Banking...
Since its establishment in 2010, Platinum Groupe (Pvt) Ltd has set itself apart as a premier investment banking firm in Zimbabwe, dedicated to delivering sophisticated financial solutions across investment management, securities trading, corporate finance, and...
In Zimbabwe's financial history, Premier Banking Corporation stands out as a transformative institution that played a vital role in the evolution of the country’s banking landscape. Established in 2002, Premier Banking Corporation began as Premier Discount House, a...
In the world of retail, market leaders are defined by their ability to see opportunities and seize them decisively. Shoprite, South Africa's largest retailer, seems to be living the motto of "Veni, Vidi, Vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered) as it continues its...
South Africa's business landscape is seeing a significant shift towards lifestyle-oriented ventures, driven by a growing focus on health, personal development, sustainability, and experiences. These businesses are not only catering to evolving consumer preferences but...