Regardless of whether you are making a profit or the size of your company, there are advantages to registering your business in South Africa. These include business name protection, tax incentives, financial assistance and business compliance.
We answer all your other frequently asked questions (FAQs) about registering a new business:
You can also register your company via a bank, including Nedbank and First National Bank.
Another way to register your business is to outsource the admin to businesses that have the expertise to offer company registration services and related services. Many of them provide packaged services that include company registration and related services such as SARS consulting, labour registrations, CIDB registration, and upgrades, tax returns/ compliance, or accounting services.
Ready to start your business in South Africa? Our resources for SMEs are here to help you. We offer a range of tools to support your journey, including e-books, templates, guides, and reports. These resources are designed to make starting and growing your business easier. Whether you are just beginning or looking to expand, you will find practical information and tools that are essential for success.
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There is a lot of advice out there on how to make your business stand out to an investor, including having a good elevator pitch, knowing your stats, knowing your competitors, and don’t be afraid to participate in startup competitions. You can use your pitch deck to help you stand out.
Whether you want to pitch your product to big retailers or you are planning to pitch your business for funding, you need to be able to showcase a short presentation (a pitch deck) which will persuade them to buy into you (and/or your product).
Here are the most important sections your pitch deck needs to cover:
Karabo Kgophane is a Social Media & Digital Community Manager with a background in journalism and film and television production, and over four years of experience curating content for entrepreneurs. He manages social media platforms, creates content for newsletters, writes articles, and builds relationships with stakeholders. Passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive, Karabo stays on top of trends to keep them ahead of the game.
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