Events & Webinars
Explore our upcoming and past events. Join us to learn, network, and grow.
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Online
- Upcoming
A live webinar on the tax, CIPC, POPIA, labour and record keeping requirements every South African SME should have covered, hosted by Karabo Kgophane on 29 October 2026.
29 October 2026
at 11:00 am
Online
- Past
Getting a customer through the door is only half the job. For most South African SMMEs, the real margin sits in the customers who come…
17 September 2026
at 11:00 am
Online
- Past
Practical strategies for designing membership offerings, pricing, retention, and engagement in a recurring revenue business model.
27 August 2026
at 11:00 am
Online
- Past
How small businesses can use data and predictive analytics to forecast demand, plan ahead and make smarter decisions with less guesswork.
30 July 2026
at 11:00 am
In-Person
- Past
The 2026 SME Funding Summit brings founders together with funders and partners for a day of access, insight and growth strategies.
18 June 2026
at 8:00 am
Online
- Past
How to grow your business without heavy funding, using smart systems, partnerships and lean tactics to do more with less.
28 May 2026
at 11:00 am
Online
- Past
How to protect your brand, ideas and content in South Africa, from trademarks and contracts to the everyday steps that guard your IP.
23 April 2026
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
What to check before you buy a franchise in South Africa, from fees and contracts to picking a brand and system that actually fits you.
26 March 2026
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How going digital can open access to funding, making your business easier to assess, more efficient and more attractive to lenders.
27 February 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to build and deliver a funding pitch that convinces lenders and investors, covering what to say, what to show and what they want to hear.
26 February 2026
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How small businesses can use AI and automation to save time, cut costs and grow, with practical tools you can start using now.
29 January 2026
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
Why solid record-keeping protects your business, keeps you compliant and shows lenders you are organised, plus the basics of doing it well.
25 May 2026
at 5:00 am
Online
- Past
Practical cyber security for small business owners, covering the everyday threats and the simple steps that protect your data, money and customers.
27 November 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
Practical ways businesses can grow the representation of women in their teams and leadership, and why it strengthens the whole organisation.
28 August 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to use events, online and in person, to build your brand, meet customers and generate leads that turn into real business.
24 July 2025
at 9:00 am
In-Person
- Past
SME South Africa's flagship funding event, connecting business owners with lenders, investors and experts to open real routes to capital.
12 June 2025
at 8:00 am
Online
- Past
Practical ways to grow an online store, from getting found and converting visitors to keeping customers coming back for more.
27 March 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to understand and manage business credit and risk, so you borrow wisely, protect cash flow and keep your business on solid ground.
22 May 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
Tested tactics for standing out in online retail, covering traffic, conversion and customer loyalty for South African stores.
27 March 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
The essentials of building a profitable online store, from choosing products and platforms to marketing and fulfilment.
27 March 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
Practical food safety guidance for informal traders and small food businesses, covering hygiene, storage and the basics that keep customers safe.
23 January 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A practical food safety guide for informal traders, covering hygiene, storage and handling that keep customers safe and your business trusted.
23 January 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
Essential food safety tips for street and informal food vendors, covering hygiene, storage and handling that protect customers and your business.
23 January 2025
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
What it takes to build a business in the digital age, from the tools and mindset to the opportunities open to South African founders.
5 December 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to turn your business data into better decisions, spotting what is working, what is not and where your next growth will come from.
24 October 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to start a side business that earns without putting your job or savings at risk, from testing the idea to your first paying customers.
19 September 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A session spotlighting women driving change in technology, with practical lessons on innovation and building in the tech sector.
7 August 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How the right mentor can speed up your growth, help you avoid costly mistakes and open doors you could not reach alone.
27 June 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to use LinkedIn to find and win business customers, turning your profile and content into a steady source of qualified leads.
26 July 2022
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to keep your business steady and adaptable when markets, costs and rules keep shifting, with practical ways to plan for uncertainty.
19 July 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A practical SEO checklist to help your business rank higher on Google and get found by the customers already searching for you.
23 November 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How small businesses can meet their tax, labour and regulatory duties without drowning in red tape, and turn compliance into a competitive edge.
6 March 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A practical look at the funding options open to South African SMEs, from loans and grants to investors, and how to choose the right fit.
6 March 2024
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to price your products for profit, understand your true costs and know exactly when your business starts to make money.
19 October 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to build a personal brand that earns trust and opens doors, so customers, partners and investors know what you stand for.
28 September 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A simple five-step guide to getting your online store live and selling, from platform and products to payments and promotion.
24 August 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
The habits and decisions that separate businesses that last from those that fade, drawn from real South African founders.
6 July 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to rethink the way your business makes money, using the business model canvas to find new value for customers and new revenue for you.
22 June 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A practical session on building the daily habits that drive business discipline and personal growth, with small changes that compound over time.
8 June 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A step-by-step guide to writing a business plan that wins funding and gives you a clear roadmap, covering your market, money and milestones.
25 May 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to define exactly who your best customers are, so your marketing speaks to the right people and stops wasting spend on the wrong ones.
10 May 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How to use the law to protect and grow your business, from contracts and compliance to the rights that keep you trading safely.
27 March 2023
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
A clear walkthrough of how to find, apply for and secure funding for your business, and what lenders look for before they say yes.
7 December 2022
at 9:00 am
Online
- Past
How early-stage businesses can hire, manage and retain good people from the start, building HR foundations that scale as you grow.
12 August 2022
at 9:00 am