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Startup News Roundup – Tech Startup Aerobotics, Legal Tech (25 – 29 January 2021)
Aerobotics Raises $17 million Round Led by Naspers Tech startup Aerobotics has raised $17 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. This was led by Naspers, with significant participation from
Agriculture Trends: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The production of products consumers want and delivering them where they want are key agriculture trends entrepreneurs need to pay attention to, says Dawie Maree, Head of Information and Marketing
3 Ways to Start Selling Online with a .ZA Domain Name
This article is the second of a two-part series, paid for by .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). See Part 1: Unlock Digital Opportunities with ZADNA A domain name forms part
Creative Industry Trends
What will the local creative industry look like in 2021 and beyond? The industry has never been more crucial but without investment, it faces potential collapse, says Preetesh Sewraj, Loeries
Fintech Trends: What Business Owners Need to Know
What fintech trends will dominate 2021? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode and senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investments says entrepreneurs should take advantage of increased demand for digital services.
Business Opportunities Monthly – January 2021
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Consumer Trends: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Strong brand relationships as a consumer trend have never been more significant, says Thabo Ramushu, Category eBusiness Lead East and Southern Africa Region at Nestle. In 2021 “businesses will have
Tech Tools to Increase Visibility of Tourism SMEs
Travellers will continue to insist on stringent health and hygiene protocols of suppliers well into 2021, says Dr Nomvuselelo Songelwa, Jurni South Africa CEO, on a prevailing tourism trend for
Practical Business Lessons from 2020 and COVID-19 to Take Into the New Year
While 2020 was difficult year for many, there are big business lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from it, writes Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode and senior investment executive at Rand Merchant
Mobipaid – Contactless Transactions
The following content is paid for by Mobipaid. According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) lost and/or stolen debit card fraud amounted to 42.5% of all debit
South African Women Entrepreneurs, Corporate Leaders Who Made Major Moves in 2020
SME South Africa reflects on the achievements of South African women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders in 2020. We look at those who took on a new C-suite positions of major
Unique Business Ideas We Loved in 2020
These 2020 groundbreaking business projects will inspire you to execute your next business idea. Here is a list by SME South Africa of unique business ideas that stood out this
Your Ultimate End-of-Year Checklist [Updated]
[This article was originally published on 18 November 2019.] The end of the year is near. Whether you are shutting down for the December holidays or will still be open
Unlock Digital Opportunities with .ZA Domains
This article is the first of a two-part series, paid for by .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). A website makes possible the ever-increasing economic opportunities presented by the internet for
10 Innovative COVID-19 Business Solutions We Loved
The impact of the COVID-19 on small businesses has been nothing less than devastating, but as always, out of challenges come opportunities and South African entrepreneurs certainly have not disappointed
10 Impressive COVID-19 Business Model Pivots You Should Know About
When President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on 23 March this year of a countrywide lockdown for 21 days to stem the spread of COVID-19, South African small business owners
The People’s Fund: What Could You Buy With R900 Billion?
The following content is paid for by The People’s Fund. By: Rutendo Chizunza, Marketing Officer, The People’s Fund Imagine living in one of the cleanest cities in the world, a
How COVID-19 Has Changed SA’s SME Funding Landscape
Entrepreneurs looking for funding in this new COVID-19 reality are facing two major challenges, says Luyanda Jafta from The People’s Fund, a purchase order crowdfunding platform that helps businesses to
COVID-19’s Big Tech Lesson for SA Entrepreneurs
The silver lining in the dark cloud that is the COVID-19 crisis is there were some sectors that got a much-needed boost. Businesses in the digital sector like Vuuqa, found
How to Sell in a Covid-19 World
What is the secret to selling in this new reality entrepreneurs have to operate in? Tebogo Selebi, a senior associate partner at TMMBS, a professional services firm offering business development support
COVID-19: New Opportunities and Threats
Musa Kalenga‘s words will resonate with entrepreneurs who are looking to make the most of new opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 crisis while also navigating its devastating impact. “Business
Business Opportunities Monthly – November 2020
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New Ecommerce-in-a-Box Offering – DPO Store – Set to Transform SME Landscape
The following content is paid for by DPO SA. South African businesses can now get an ecommerce-ready website, including a full payment suite, integrated delivery service and free hosting for
Sisa Ngebulana On The 4 Essential Qualities Needed To Build An Empire
SME South Africa has been running for over 7 years. This week we are looking back at some of our favourite, and most popular, posts from the past. This article
Crowdfunding Platforms for SA Entrepreneurs
SME South Africa has been running for over 7 years. This week we are looking back at some of our favourite, and most popular, posts from the past. This article
A List of 100% Local South African Franchises
SME South Africa has been running for over 7 years. This week we are looking back at some of our favourite, and most popular posts, from the past. This article
5 Women in Farming you Need to Know About
Thato Moagi is a 27-year-old award-winning woman farmer who has been lauded for her success in the commercial agricultural sector. Moagi is the managing director of LeGae La Banareng Farms, a mixed
HR and Payroll Software Review
On average, South African businesses lose in excess of R7.2 billion a year on avoidable business administrative costs according to the Sage Productivity Tracker. Payroll and HR software can go
The Future of Entertainment – Covid-19 & Online Gambling
This content is paid for by CasinoHEX. The COVID-19 pandemic has already significantly impacted businesses and will have a potentially lasting impact on the economy. Businesses worldwide face unparalleled losses
Business Opportunities Online Monthly – October 2020
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Company Registration Services Review
Getting your business registered in South Africa has multiple benefits including business name protection, business compliance and access to tax incentives and financial assistance. Where to register your business online?
There Will be Life After Lockdown for SA’s SMEs
The following content is paid for by Visa. Lockdown restrictions have unfortunately shown the vulnerability of small businesses. Things may not go back to normal but there is hope and
COVID-19 and the Rise of the Generalist
Dov Girnun, CEO of alternative fintech lender Merchant Capital has a view on specialists versus generalists. As conventional wisdom has it, you have to do something for 10,000 hours to
Allon Raiz’s 20 Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned Over 20 Years
Over the past 20 years, Raizcorp CEO Allon Raiz has learned many tough entrepreneurship lessons and overcome many entrepreneurial challenges. He has also had the privilege of learning from the
Back in Business? Here is Your 4-Step COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Viresh Harduth, Vice President, Small Business, Sage Africa and Middle East shares how entrepreneurs can put together a COVID-19 recovery plan. If you’re running a small business, there are no
What’s Your Brand Story?
By Yumna Aysen, Cape Town-based business coach If you want to build a successful business, having a strong brand story should be a key priority as it helps people connect
Are You Using Your Customer Testimonials to Promote Your Business?
By Sylvia Schutte MD, Stratitude, a full-service marketing agency. Customer testimonials are great for business. Not only do they give credibility to your brand, but they also show potential customers
A CEO’s Guide to Surviving COVID-19’s Economic Hit
By Filum Ho, CEO of Autoboys, an up-and-coming automotive glass and parts company. We’re living through extraordinary times and businesses have faced once-in-a-century challenges that have broken all kinds of
4 Ways Real Entrepreneurs are Using Their Websites to Grow Their Businesses During COVID-19
By Selina Bieber, Regional Director at GoDaddy, a domain registrar and website hosting company. The 2020 GoDaddy Global Entrepreneurship Survey found that entrepreneurs who had a website were less likely to
Point of Sale (POS) Systems
A point-of-sale (POS) system offers an alternative way that customers can pay you. Some of the benefits of a POS system for SMEs are: it can speed up the checkout
Join the North-West University SME Study
The North-West University is inviting all SMEs to participate in a qualitative SME study focusing on the interactions between leaders in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their employees and
How Do B2B Service Marketplaces Work? We Answer Your Biggest FAQs
One of the easiest and effective ways to boost your online presence is by listing your business in an online B2B Service Marketplace. But what exactly are online marketplaces, how
Support Your Tourism SMEs – 30 Must-Do Experiences in All 9 Provinces
SMEs across all sectors have been affected by COVID-19, no more than the tourism sector. The sector now faces a potential 75% revenue reduction in 2020, with 438,000 jobs
SME South Africa Launches Online B2B Service Marketplace for SMEs
SME South Africa, the leading business resource platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses, launched Serv, a B2B service marketplace. Serv helps to connect B2B service providers with businesses seeking professional services.
Business Opportunities Monthly – September 2020
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Business Fibre Review
Fibre is the fastest and most reliable connection we have in South Africa. It has the capacity to work at the speed of light and can achieve speeds of up
9 Lessons from Women’s Month 2020
This August, SME South Africa’s ‘Breaking the Funding Glass Ceiling’ Series, sponsored by Nedbank, unpacks the funding challenges women entrepreneurs continue to face, explores the innovative ways women entrepreneurs are financing their businesses
The Bread Box Bakery’s Funding Success Story with VodaLend
The following content is paid for by VodaLend. Matlhogonolo Ledwaba, founder and CEO of The Bread Box Bakery is passionate, determined and courageous – qualities vital for an entrepreneur navigating
VodaLend Works to Close the Funding Gap for Women-owned Businesses
The following content is paid for by VodaLend. August is Women’s Month in South Africa and VodaLend, an innovative business funding platform from Vodacom Financial Services, is sending a message
Women Entrepreneurs & Funding – ‘We Knew We Were Ready for Funding’- Salamina Mosese
Salamina Mosese’s interview is an excerpt from the SME South Africa ‘Female Entrepreneurship & Funding’ Case Studies, download the full interview HERE plus the funding journeys of 3 other female
Small Business Insurance in South Africa
Being your own boss has its perks, but for your business to thrive as it should, you need to protect it. Having the right small business insurance cover will leverage
Women & Funding Round Table Part 2 – Solutions: ‘We Need More Inclusive Financing Models’
This August, SME South Africa’s ‘Breaking the Funding Glass Ceiling’ Series, sponsored by Nedbank, unpacks the funding challenges women entrepreneurs continue to face, explores the innovative ways women entrepreneurs are
Download the Funding Stories of 4 Powerhouse Female Entrepreneurs
This Women’s Month, SME South Africa’s ‘Breaking the Funding Glass Ceiling’ Series, unpacks the funding challenges women entrepreneurs continue to face, explores the innovative ways women entrepreneurs are financing their
Business Opportunities Monthly – August 2020
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