Tshepho Joel

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Tshepho Joel is the Platform Manager at SME South Africa, where he leads the digital strategy behind one of the country’s largest communities for small business owners. With a background in performance marketing — across Google Ads, Meta, Twitter and programmatic — and a track record of lifting user retention, leads and revenue, he edits with a data-driven, results-first eye. Above all, he is driven by a genuine commitment to helping South African entrepreneurs start, fund and grow their businesses.
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South African Start-ups Can Unlock €100K in Non-Dilutive Funding PLUS Scaling Support via develoPPP Ventures — Apply Now

South African Start-ups Can Unlock €100K in Non-Dilutive Funding PLUS Scaling Support via develoPPP Ventures — Apply Now

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Revolving Credit Facilities in South Africa Banks vs. Fintech Lenders Compared

Revolving Credit Facilities in South Africa: Banks vs. Fintech Lenders

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Tshepho Joel
A Guide on Small Business Tax | SME South Africa

A Guide on Small Business Tax

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Tshepho Joel
7 Best Alternatives to Bank Loans for South African SMEs

7 Best Alternatives to Bank Loans for South African SMEs

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Tshepho Joel
A Guide to Government Funding for SMEs | SME South Africa

A Guide to Government Funding for SMEs

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Tshepho Joel
6 Best Unsecured Business Loans for South African SMEs (No Collateral Required)

6 Best Unsecured Business Loans for South African SMEs (No Collateral Required)

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Tshepho Joel
Eastern Cape Dealers Sweep MTN’s Top National Honours

Eastern Cape Dealers Sweep MTN’s Top National Honours

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Tshepho Joel
7 Government Grants and Alternative Funding Options South African SMEs Are Missing in 2026

6 Government Grants and Alternative Funding Options South African SMEs Are Missing in 2026

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Tshepho Joel
7 Best Funding Options for South African SMEs That Need Money Fast

7 Best Funding Options for South African SMEs That Need Money Fast

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Tshepho Joel

The Complete Guide to the 8 Best Working Capital Providers for South African SMEs

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Tshepho Joel
old mutual multisure insurance cover for businesses

Your Business Has Changed. Has Your Insurance Cover?

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Tshepho Joel
FASA Conference 2026 Draws Strong Industry Backing as Key Platform for Franchise Growth

FASA Conference 2026 Draws Strong Industry Backing as Key Platform for Franchise Growth

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Tshepho Joel
Tender Success Summit: Where Opportunity Meets Access, Insight and Action

Tender Success Summit: Where Opportunity Meets Access, Insight and Action

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Tshepho Joel
FASA 2026 Conference a Gateway to Franchise Growth and Opportunity

FASA 2026 Conference: A Gateway to Franchise Growth and Opportunity

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Tshepho Joel
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 South African Startup Awards

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 South African Startup Awards

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Tshepho Joel
TEA 2025Township Economies Drive South Africa’s Inclusive Growth Agenda

TEA 2025:Township Economies Drive South Africa’s Inclusive Growth Agenda

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Tshepho Joel
Join the Township Economy Awards to Celebrate Kasi Entrepreneurial Excellence

Join the Township Economy Awards to Celebrate Kasi Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Tshepho Joel

Your business is your legacy. Here’s how to keep it safe

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Tshepho Joel
AI's potential in your franchise

How to Unlock AI’s Potential in Your Franchise

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Tshepho Joel
The Advantages of Using Reusable Packaging in Your Business

The Advantages of Using Reusable Packaging in Your Business

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Tshepho Joel
Make The Mighty Leap from Freelancer To Entrepreneur

Make The Mighty Leap from Freelancer To Entrepreneur

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Tshepho Joel
Steel-Industry

Sisters in Steel – How Basadi Ba Ditshipi is Empowering Women in the Steel Industry

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Tshepho Joel
Choosing the Right Agricultural Equipment Suppliers in South AfricaChoosing the Right Agricultural Equipment Suppliers in South Africa

Choosing the Right Agricultural Equipment Suppliers in South Africa

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Tshepho Joel
Nedbank is the Best SME Bank in South Africa for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Nedbank is the Best SME Bank in South Africa, Says Asian Banker

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Tshepho Joel
Are Business Cards Still Good for Marketing?

Are Business Cards Still Good for Marketing?

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Tshepho Joel
9 Sales Mistakes You Are Guilty Of – Here’s How to Avoid Each One

9 Sales Mistakes You Are Guilty Of – Here’s How to Avoid Each One

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Tshepho Joel
What Are Business Operations

What Are Business Operations?

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Your Guide to Funding for Small Business Development in SA

Your Guide to Funding for Small Business Development in SA

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Tshepho Joel
Intrapreneurs

Why South Africa Needs ‘Intrapreneurs’

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Tshepho Joel
AI Tools for Your Small Business

AI Tools for Your Small Business

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Tshepho Joel
Everything You Need to Know About a Digital Business

Everything You Need to Know About a Digital Business

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Tshepho Joel
10 Steps to Launching a Tourism Business

10 Steps to Launching a Tourism Business

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Tshepho Joel
How to Set Your Personal Budget to Determine Your Salary as an Entrepreneur

How to Set Your Personal Budget to Determine Your Salary as an Entrepreneur

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Tshepho Joel
4 Black-Owned Companies That Have Been Funded By Old Mutual's Masisizane Fund You Should Know About

4 Black-Owned Companies That Have Been Funded By Old Mutual’s Masisizane Fund You Should Know About

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Tshepho Joel
Digital Tools Your Small Business Needs in 2023

Digital Tools Your Small Business Needs

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Tshepho Joel
A Guide For Setting Up Your Business In a Residential Area

A Guide For Setting Up Your Business In a Residential Area

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Tshepho Joel