Gauteng Business 2017-18 edition
Gauteng Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful annual journal, that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng province. Special features for 2017/18 include a focus on major new developments in the region’s metros, complemented by detailed overviews of the main economic sectors in South Africa’s most important provincial economy.
Gauteng Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful annual journal, that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng province. Special features for 2017/18 include a focus on major new developments in the region’s metros, complemented by detailed overviews of the main economic sectors in South Africa’s most important provincial economy.
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PROFILE<br />
<strong>Gauteng</strong> is a driver for the national<br />
economy – it is estimated in a<br />
Brand South Africa report to contribute<br />
an estimated 34% to the<br />
national economy despite only<br />
occupying 1.4% of the country’s<br />
land area.<br />
“Notably, if <strong>Gauteng</strong> can achieve<br />
1.9% growth over the next five<br />
years, our current forecast is for<br />
the national economy to also<br />
achieve 1.9%,” says Mr Pike.<br />
Entrepreneurs, investors and<br />
businesses all have a fabulous<br />
opportunity – but having the<br />
knowledge at their fingertips<br />
will be key.<br />
“Our deep dive into these statistics has picked up some significant<br />
trends that all businesses need to be aware of. Each sector and geography<br />
has its unique dynamics but if you break it down you can<br />
truly understand what is likely to happen. Just look at agriculture<br />
in Pretoria, for example: our research shows that activity fell 3.5%<br />
in the previous five years but is now forecast to increase by 1.8% in<br />
the following five years,” says Mr Pike.<br />
“It is no use getting despondent<br />
and thinking profits cannot be<br />
made or expansion cannot be<br />
achieved. With the right partners<br />
by your side with the right strategic<br />
intent, amazing success can<br />
still be achieved over the next<br />
five years,” Mr Pike concludes.<br />
Website: standardbank.co.za<br />
With the right partners by your side with<br />
the right strategic intent, amazing success<br />
can still be achieved over the next<br />
five years.
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