Turn Payroll Processing into Payroll Compliance
With the recent rise in minimum wage and the new tax season starting, the conversation naturally flows to compliance. However, compliance is an umbrella term…
Author: Maryna Steyn
Maryna Steyn is a vibrant writer and editor with a passion for language. She is a published author, writer and poet who has honed her skills in journalism and editing across various industries such as learning design, lifestyle, agriculture, media, and now, business. She believes in life long learning and has obtained multiple certifications in learning design, design and writing since completing her BA degree in Communication Science from UNISA. Today, she steers the editorial ship at SME South Africa, proudly bringing insight and knowledge to the South African small business space.
Tax Trials and Tribulations
The last week in February and the first week in March is an extremely stressful time of the year for most South Africans. Yes, starting…
Guidelines for Dealing with Difficult Customers and Complaints
It’s easy to label a customer as difficult, but the question is: Are they difficult, or are they just frustrated? The truth is that dealing…
Team Work Makes the Dream Work for Co-founders
Like many entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship was never the aim, but a vital element in achieving a dream. For Nene Thidiela, co-founder of Matambandou Events and Conferencing,…
E-mail Marketing for Small Businesses on a Budget
E-mail marketing is a powerful kind of direct marketing that doesn’t need to break the bank. In fact, many small businesses underestimate the power of…
Tourism Trends in 2026 and Beyond
Tourism has had a tough couple of years. Just as it promised to boost job opportunities and improve the economy, the pandemic hit and scrambled…
SME Import Navigator Programme is Open For Applications
The 2026 instalment of the SME Import Navigator programme is officially open. The programme is presented by Edge Growth, in partnership with FNB. It aims…
Agricultural Equipment Finance
Agricultural finance is a type of financial service that is designed for entrepreneurs in the agricultural industry. This includes producers, processors, and traders. Under this…