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Posted on 4 December 2023
If you run a small business today, then you should be using AI to help you manage your business smarter.…
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If you run a small business today, then you should be using AI to help you manage your business smarter.…
Read MoreStarting a fruit farming business in South Africa can be a lucrative and rewarding endeavour. However, starting a farm is…
If you’re a qualified accountant, then offering your own accounting services is a great way to start a business. Luckily,…
Interested in starting a manufacturing business in South Africa? There are plenty of great business ideas you can try. While…
The industrial sector is an essential part of South Africa’s economic future. There is plenty of opportunity for industrial growth…
Interested in starting a tourism business? If you love the world of travel and want to use it to become…
Starting a makeup artistry business is an excellent way to turn a passion into an income stream. As long as…
Interested in the digital world? Want to become your own boss? Then there are plenty of IT-related business ideas you…
Sheep farming is a profitable and sustainable agricultural venture in South Africa. The country has a diverse climate that lends…
Are you a student looking to earn some extra cash? Before you get a job in a restaurant, it could…
Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is an industry in South Africa that offers plenty of opportunity. Fish farming is…
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be your own boss, then starting a lawn care business can be…
If you’re a qualified accountant, then offering your own accounting services is a great way to start a business. Luckily, you can start an accounting consulting business relatively easily, without
Interested in starting a manufacturing business in South Africa? There are plenty of great business ideas you can try. While starting a manufacturing business typically requires plenty of specialized equipment
The industrial sector is an essential part of South Africa’s economic future. There is plenty of opportunity for industrial growth in the country, which is why the government is invested
Interested in starting a tourism business? If you love the world of travel and want to use it to become your own boss, then there are plenty of opportunities for
Starting a makeup artistry business is an excellent way to turn a passion into an income stream. As long as you have the skills and a good set of makeup,
Interested in the digital world? Want to become your own boss? Then there are plenty of IT-related business ideas you can start. South Africa offers a range of opportunities for
Sheep farming is a profitable and sustainable agricultural venture in South Africa. The country has a diverse climate that lends itself well to sheep farming. There’s also a well-established market
Are you a student looking to earn some extra cash? Before you get a job in a restaurant, it could be a good idea to start your own business. There
Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is an industry in South Africa that offers plenty of opportunity. Fish farming is rapidly growing, and starting a fish farm can be a
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be your own boss, then starting a lawn care business can be a rewarding venture. As long as people have gardens, there
Starting a franchise is an attractive way to get into business for many entrepreneurs. The great thing about buying a…
. The franchising industry has opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the popularity of fast foods and services like…
One of the biggest advantages of the franchise sector is the wide variety of businesses, which means there is a…
Almost every entrepreneur – at some point in their journey – considers going into franchising as a guaranteed route to…
When newly appointed chair of Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) Akhona Qengqe took office earlier this year she put at…
Local entrepreneurs are behind some of the country’s most iconic franchise brands in the country. The good news is 92% of…
By: Eric Parker and Anita Du Toit – Directors | Franchising Plus What to buy? New vs established franchise opportunities? Do…
“Focus on the basics – get the basics right, get the services right, is the advice from Tony da Fonseca,…
The theme of this year’s FNB Franchise Leadership Summit was “the future of the franchising sector”. One of the biggest…
South Africa’s poor economy is impacting every sector – and now we learn that even franchise owners are feeling the…
By James Noble, Business Development Management for the Fuel Retail Industry, Absa Business Banking There are around 4 600 service stations…
If you run a small business today, then you should be using AI to help you manage your business smarter.…
You can’t run a successful business without a clear financial plan. Financial planning is crucial for the success and sustainability…
As an eCommerce business, social media is one of the biggest areas of opportunity. When you use the right channels…
Making critical decisions in business is a crucial aspect of leadership. Unfortunately, critical decision-making in business is never easy, and…
When it comes to technology, the only thing that’s constant is change. Technology is always evolving, and new solutions are…
If there’s one thing that’s constant in marketing, it’s change. With new digital tools, channels, and information being developed, marketing…
Project management is a critical component of small business success. Whether you’re launching a new product, improving your services, or…
There’s a lot that goes into running a small business. With so many different responsibilities and hats to wear, it’s…
It can be five times more expensive to sell to new customers than your existing ones. Customer retention is incredibly…
A well-managed blog can play a significant role in your marketing strategy. Blogging is one of the most popular marketing…
As an eCommerce business, social media is one of the biggest areas of opportunity. When you use the right channels…
If there’s one thing that’s constant in marketing, it’s change. With new digital tools, channels, and information being developed, marketing…
It can be five times more expensive to sell to new customers than your existing ones. Customer retention is incredibly…
A well-managed blog can play a significant role in your marketing strategy. Blogging is one of the most popular marketing…
During tough economic times, marketing budgets are often the first areas of a business to be cut. This can be…
AI is everywhere. As a small business owner, you should certainly be using it to streamline your operations. One of…
Looking to grow your small business but you don’t have the budget to do it? Don’t worry! There are plenty…
These days, there are endless opportunities for growing a digital business. Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses that need to restrict their marketing…
Are you actively posting on social media but aren’t getting the attention or results you’re after? This is only too…
Business events have many benefits for new and experienced business owners in South Africa, and can support them to reach…
Strategies for Sound Financial Management
You can’t run a successful business without a clear financial plan. Financial planning is crucial for the success and sustainability of any small business in South Africa. If you’re starting
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
As a small business owner, ensuring that your business is tax compliant is of utmost importance. With the tax-year end just around the corner, it is crucial to be well-prepared
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 –
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
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,
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