Question 1

1.	Why is KZN Top Business a great marketing platform?

Accepted Answer

The KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio’s ongoing success has been achieved through the use of a number of methods including a comprehensive and well ranked multimedia website which is well optimised on a variety of search engines, an A5 hard copy handbook as well as a digital version, social media tools and a growing series of videos.

Question 2

2.	What type of companies does the KZN Top Business List comprise?

Accepted Answer

The KZN Top Business List consists of successful companies that are headquartered or have an office in KwaZulu- Natal and that are making a sustained and positive contribution to the KZN economy.

Question 3

3.	Why should your company be on the KZN Top Business List

Accepted Answer

The Top Business Portfolio provides a unique to opportunity to both emphasize your contribution to the province’s economy and market your company
We assist in driving the visibility of brands, including growing relationships and improving client retention through targeted content marketing campaigns.

Question 4

4.	What services does KZN Top Business offer?

Accepted Answer

Through our extensive pressroom services any general articles/news supplied by or produced by you will also be carried on our various web pages and social media platforms. These articles are archived and searchable on the internet as well as benefit from search engine optimisation. The articles are published, republished and widely circulated. There is no limit to the number of additional articles supplied.
We highlight news, developments and opportunities through regular e-mails that are sent to an established and extensive subscribed database consisting of over 55,000 business executives

Question 5

5.	What criteria are considered important for participation in the KZN Top Business List?

Accepted Answer

In accordance with the King IV report, companies should subscribe to the four governance outcomes which are: 
·         An ethical culture – The entity is seen as a responsible business contributing to society as a whole – people, community, and environment.
·         Good performance and value creation – A focus on profitability as well as sustained employee wellbeing and the creation of customer and stakeholder value 
·         Effective control and trust -   Effective management and leadership is apparent along with the transfer knowledge and skills
·         Good reputation and legitimacy – Good internal and external communication and the distinct brand value of products/ services

Question 6

6.	How many companies are listed?

Accepted Answer

The KZN Top Business List comprises a maximum of 100 companies which are updated regularly.

Question 7

7.	How do you get your company registered on the KZN Top Business List?

Accepted Answer

Apply to ensure that the Top Business criteria are met.

KZN Top Business Listing

- Application -

"The List"

Frequently asked questions

1. Why is KZN Top Business a great marketing platform?

2. What type of companies does the KZN Top Business List comprise?

3. Why should your company be on the KZN Top Business List

4. What services does KZN Top Business offer?

5. What criteria are considered important for participation in the KZN Top Business List?

6. How many companies are listed?

7. How do you get your company registered on the KZN Top Business List?