How Business Process Mapping Can Help Your Business
Business process mapping refers to a technique where work is visually documented from beginning to end. This includes the use of maps, charts, graphs, and…
How to Start a Guesthouse in South Africa
Property owners have a great asset. It does not lose value like a vehicle or equipment, and although the revenue from a sale is market-dependent,…
What Every Employer Should Know About Probation Periods
Hiring a new employee is an exciting period for businesses. It represents growth, expansion in operations and financial improvements. The process of hiring is quite…
Understanding Funding Agreements and Terms
When it comes to funding, business owners have a great understanding of what is required of them and what capital they are accepting. For most…
Marketing for Small Tourism Businesses
South Africa is the ultimate tourist destination, boasting peak destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. In addition to the cities, the country is…
Psycho Bunny: Introducing A Global Brand to A Local Market
Have you ever walked through a store or mall where a product stood out amongst its competitors and thought, ‘Wow, that’s a great brand!’? Chances…
Supplier Relationship Management for SMEs
A good relationship with suppliers is one of the critical foundations of a business’ supply chain strategy. For so long, the dynamic between businesses and…
Beyond the Loan: How SEDFA’s Business Development Support Turns Ideas Into Bankable Businesses
Not every small business needs a loan first. Some need a plan. Others need help getting their paperwork in order, finding their first real customer,…
Youth Entrepreneurs are Learning about Leadership “On the Job”
Youth entrepreneurship is incredibly important to the development and growth of the South African economy. Nearly 63,3% of the population is categorised as youth (15-34…
Inside the 5th South African Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards
There is a particular kind of energy in a room full of women who have built something from nothing. Women who walk with grace, carrying…
What Q3 2026 Looks Like for South African SMEs
South African small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) entered 2026 prioritising resilience and stabilisation over aggressive expansion. And although the R350 billion funding gap, compliance challenges…
SARS Tax Scams 2026: How SMEs Can Avoid Fraud This Tax Season
South Africa’s tax season is in full effect for businesses and individuals. Every year, millions of South Africans log into their SARS eFiling and submit…