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Exploring Export Opportunities for South African SMEs
Posted on 24 April 2024
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Exploring Export Opportunities for South African SMEs
Is your SME ready to take the leap? The domestic market is a great springboard, but there’s a vast world…
Innovative Business Models for SMEs in South Africa
Starting a small business can be tough. There are endless costs involved, and plenty of competition out there. This is…
How to Leverage Government Support for the Success of SMEs in South Africa
The South African government is invested in the growth of local SMEs. After all, small businesses form the backbone of…
A Guide on How to Go Green and Remain Profitable as an SME
Going green is a major focus of many small businesses. However, it can often be quite an expensive undertaking. So,…
Top 10 Thriving Industries for South African SMEs in 2024
Thinking of starting a business in 2024? Then you need to make sure you’re entering an industry with enough demand.…
Top Small Business Trends to Watch in 2024
If you run a small business, then staying up to date with the latest small business trends is crucial. As…
How to Start an Airbnb Business in South Africa
Do you have a spare room or property available? Then you could turn it into a profitable Airbnb business. This…
How to Start a Social Media Management Business
Starting a social media management business is a brilliant way to become your own boss. As long as you’ve got…
Starting a Business in the Fashion Industry
If you love fashion and want to be your own boss, then you’re probably dreaming of starting a fashion business.…
How to Start a Livestock Feed Manufacturing Business
When started properly, a livestock feed manufacturing business can be a highly profitable venture. South Africa has a large livestock…
Fruit Farming in South Africa – Guide to Getting Started
Starting a fruit farming business in South Africa can be a lucrative and rewarding endeavour. However, starting a farm is…
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How to Get a Business Loan for a Franchise Business
. The franchising industry has opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the popularity of fast foods and services like…
Find Your Perfect Franchise Opportunity + Advice
One of the biggest advantages of the franchise sector is the wide variety of businesses, which means there is a…
FASA Chair Empowering SME and Franchise Sector
When newly appointed chair of Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) Akhona Qengqe took office earlier this year she put at…
Advice from Some of SA’s Home-Grown Franchise Brands
Local entrepreneurs are behind some of the country’s most iconic franchise brands in the country. The good news is 92% of…
New vs Established Franchise Opportunities
By: Eric Parker and Anita Du Toit – Directors | Franchising Plus What to buy? New vs established franchise opportunities? Do…
Why You Shouldn’t Cut Back on Marketing During Tough Economic Times, and Other Survival Dos and Don’ts
“Focus on the basics – get the basics right, get the services right, is the advice from Tony da Fonseca,…
The Biggest Franchising Trends We Took from the FNB Franchise Leadership Summit
The theme of this year’s FNB Franchise Leadership Summit was “the future of the franchising sector”. One of the biggest…
Your 2018 Franchise Industry Update is Here – Find Out how the Industry is Performing
South Africa’s poor economy is impacting every sector – and now we learn that even franchise owners are feeling the…
Start a Business in the Fuel Franchising Sector
By James Noble, Business Development Management for the Fuel Retail Industry, Absa Business Banking There are around 4 600 service stations…
Spur Group Acquires Stake in Franchise Restaurant Group Nikos Coalgrill Greek
Steakhouse franchise restaurant chain Spur Corporation said on Thursday it would expand its restaurant portfolio with the acquisition of a…
4 Reasons the Fuel Franchising Sector in South Africa is Growing
Fuel retail sector continues to grow in spite of the relatively sluggish economic growth in South Africa. According to the…
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Setting SMART Business Goals for the New Year
As your business heads into the new year, you must have got a good idea of what you want to…
End-of-Year Inventory Management Strategies to Boost Profits
End-of-year inventory management is crucial for businesses looking to optimize profits and prepare for the upcoming year. The end of…
AI Tools for Your Small Business
If you run a small business today, then you should be using AI to help you manage your business smarter.…
The Impact of Social Media on eCommerce Sales
As an eCommerce business, social media is one of the biggest areas of opportunity. When you use the right channels…
The Art of Critical Decision Making in Business: A Guide for Leaders
Making critical decisions in business is a crucial aspect of leadership. Unfortunately, critical decision-making in business is never easy, and…
Marketing Trends for Small Businesses in 2024
If there’s one thing that’s constant in marketing, it’s change. With new digital tools, channels, and information being developed, marketing…
Must-Have Online Tools for Small Businesses
There’s a lot that goes into running a small business. With so many different responsibilities and hats to wear, it’s…
9 Tips on How to Retain Customers
It can be five times more expensive to sell to new customers than your existing ones. Customer retention is incredibly…
How to Make Use of Blogging as a Marketing Tool
A well-managed blog can play a significant role in your marketing strategy. Blogging is one of the most popular marketing…
Tips to Market Your Business During Tough Economic Times
During tough economic times, marketing budgets are often the first areas of a business to be cut. This can be…
Sales & marketing more
The Impact of Social Media on eCommerce Sales
As an eCommerce business, social media is one of the biggest areas of opportunity. When you use the right channels…
Marketing Trends for Small Businesses in 2024
If there’s one thing that’s constant in marketing, it’s change. With new digital tools, channels, and information being developed, marketing…
9 Tips on How to Retain Customers
It can be five times more expensive to sell to new customers than your existing ones. Customer retention is incredibly…
How to Make Use of Blogging as a Marketing Tool
A well-managed blog can play a significant role in your marketing strategy. Blogging is one of the most popular marketing…
Tips to Market Your Business During Tough Economic Times
During tough economic times, marketing budgets are often the first areas of a business to be cut. This can be…
Can Small Businesses Use AI in Marketing?
AI is everywhere. As a small business owner, you should certainly be using it to streamline your operations. One of…
Low-Cost Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Looking to grow your small business but you don’t have the budget to do it? Don’t worry! There are plenty…
How to Grow a Digital Business
These days, there are endless opportunities for growing a digital business. Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses that need to restrict their marketing…
Why is Social Media Not Working?
Are you actively posting on social media but aren’t getting the attention or results you’re after? This is only too…
How to Find Business Events in South Africa
Business events have many benefits for new and experienced business owners in South Africa, and can support them to reach…
Financial Management
Strategies for Sound Financial Management
A Guide to Navigating SME Financing in South Africa
One of the most difficult parts of starting a small business is gaining financing. This is also one of the most important things you need to do for business growth,
Financial Planning for Success in the New Year
Having a solid financial plan in place is crucial for your financial success. This applies to both your business and your personal finances. If you don’t carefully plan your finances,
The Impact of Inflation on Business Finance
Inflation refers to rising prices in an economy, which results in the purchasing value of money decreasing. Rising inflation is something businesses can’t avoid, so it’s important that they understand
What is a Global Recession?
Global recessions tend to happen roughly every eight to ten years. They are economic events that can have devastating impacts on economies and businesses. Unlike local recessions, global recessions affect
What can SMBs expect from budget speech 2023
By Yolandi Esterhuizen, Director of Product Compliance at Sage Africa & Middle East and a Registered Tax Practitioner South Africa’s economy has yet to recover completely from the pandemic and
What is Incremental Cash Flow?
Understanding cash flow is an essential part of running any business effectively. It’s easy to get so swept up by revenue that you actually miss out on your profitability. And
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COVID-19 Focus more
SME South Africa Launches Free Business Guides to Help SMEs Navigate the Challenges of COVID-19
To support and empower entrepreneurs during a challenging time, SME South Africa has launched a series of free COVID-19 Business Guides and Support Resources. SME South Africa’s mission has always
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Updates (February 2021)
Get the latest on COVID-19 Small Business Relief initiatives and interventions by the government and the private sector. [UPDATED – 18 February 2021] Relief Funding for Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Practical Business Lessons from 2020 and COVID-19 to Take Into the New Year
While 2020 was difficult year for many, there are big business lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from it, writes Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode and senior investment executive at Rand Merchant
10 Innovative COVID-19 Business Solutions We Loved
The impact of the COVID-19 on small businesses has been nothing less than devastating, but as always, out of challenges come opportunities and South African entrepreneurs certainly have not disappointed
How COVID-19 Has Changed SA’s SME Funding Landscape
Entrepreneurs looking for funding in this new COVID-19 reality are facing two major challenges, says Luyanda Jafta from The People’s Fund, a purchase order crowdfunding platform that helps businesses to
COVID-19’s Big Tech Lesson for SA Entrepreneurs
The silver lining in the dark cloud that is the COVID-19 crisis is there were some sectors that got a much-needed boost. Businesses in the digital sector like Vuuqa, found
How to Sell in a Covid-19 World
What is the secret to selling in this new reality entrepreneurs have to operate in? Tebogo Selebi, a senior associate partner at TMMBS, a professional services firm offering business development support
Back to Business Basics Challenge #TwoWeekBizReset (Week 2)
Week 2 of the SME South Africa Business Reset goes beyond motivation and inspiration to help you overcome the business challenges brought on by COVID-19. We share practical advice –
Join the SME South Africa Back to Business Basics Challenge #2WeekBizReset (Week 1)
COVID-19 arrived and devastated ALL plans and goals, seemingly overnight. Many business owners have not had an opportunity to catch their breath since. Use SME South Africa’s 2-week reset to
Where You Shop Matters – How Thinking Local Can Help Kick-Start the COVID-19 Recovery
The following content is paid for by Visa. As countries around the world begin to reopen businesses, restart economies and assess the cost of COVID-19, there are many unknowns. However,