Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

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Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

Ryan Gaines, CEO of Fastway Couriers South Africa, discusses the rapid growth of the courier industry driven by e-commerce and rising demand for fast deliveries. He explains how courier franchising is becoming a resilient micro-business opportunity, supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth across South Africa. 

Ryan Gaines, CEO of Fastway Couriers South Africa, discusses the rapid growth of the courier industry driven by e-commerce and rising demand for fast deliveries. He explains how courier franchising is becoming a resilient micro-business opportunity, supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth across South Africa.&nbsp;

Delivering Opportunity: The Rise of Courier Franchising - 16 March 2026

Mr Shubham, Head of Chancery at the Consulate General of India, Durban, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Holi celebration taking place on 14 March at Hobie Beach in collaboration with Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

He shares the meaning behind the colourful festival, details about the planned program, and invites the community to join in the celebrations

Mr Shubham, Head of Chancery at the Consulate General of India, Durban, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Holi celebration taking place on 14 March at Hobie Beach in collaboration with Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
He shares the meaning behind the colourful festival, details about the planned program, and invites the community to join in the celebrations

Celebrating Holi at Hobie Beach - 13 March 2026

Luxury shopping isn’t always instant. In this episode, Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, explains the growing waitlist culture behind coveted items like the Hermès Birkin Bag and exclusive Rolex watches. He discusses how luxury brands use scarcity to build prestige and how this demand is boosting the authenticated pre-owned luxury market.

Luxury shopping isn&rsquo;t always instant. In this episode,&nbsp;Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, explains the growing waitlist culture behind coveted items like the Herm&egrave;s Birkin Bag and exclusive Rolex watches. He discusses how luxury brands use scarcity to build prestige and how this demand is boosting the authenticated pre-owned luxury market.

Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

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