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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…
How to Start an Accounting Consulting Business
If you’re a qualified accountant, then offering your own accounting services is a great way to start a business. Luckily,…
Manufacturing Business Ideas South Africa
Interested in starting a manufacturing business in South Africa? There are plenty of great business ideas you can try. While…
A Guide to Black Industrialist Scheme
The industrial sector is an essential part of South Africa’s economic future. There is plenty of opportunity for industrial growth…
10 Steps to Launching a Tourism Business
Interested in starting a tourism business? If you love the world of travel and want to use it to become…
Smart Ways to Run a Makeup Artistry Business
Starting a makeup artistry business is an excellent way to turn a passion into an income stream. As long as…
12 IT Business Ideas in South Africa
Interested in the digital world? Want to become your own boss? Then there are plenty of IT-related business ideas you…
Sheep Farming in South Africa: How to Get Started
Sheep farming is a profitable and sustainable agricultural venture in South Africa. The country has a diverse climate that lends…
Budget-Friendly Business Ideas for Students
Are you a student looking to earn some extra cash? Before you get a job in a restaurant, it could…
A Guide to Fish Farming in South Africa
Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is an industry in South Africa that offers plenty of opportunity. Fish farming is…
How to Start a Lawn Care Business
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be your own boss, then starting a lawn care business can be…
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How to Buy a Franchise in South Africa
Starting a franchise is an attractive way to get into business for many entrepreneurs. The great thing about buying a…
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…
A Guide To Fast Food Franchising
Almost every entrepreneur – at some point in their journey – considers going into franchising as a guaranteed route to…
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…
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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 Importance of Financial Planning for Small Businesses in South Africa
You can’t run a successful business without a clear financial plan. Financial planning is crucial for the success and sustainability…
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…
The Role of Technology in Business Operations
When it comes to technology, the only thing that’s constant is change. Technology is always evolving, and new solutions are…
Marketing Trends for Small Businesses in 2023
If there’s one thing that’s constant in marketing, it’s change. With new digital tools, channels, and information being developed, marketing…
A Guide to Project Management in a Small Business
Project management is a critical component of small business success. Whether you’re launching a new product, improving your services, or…
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…
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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 2023
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…
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The Importance of Financial Planning for Small Businesses in South Africa
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
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
Tax Filing Guide for SMEs: Ensuring Tax Compliance Made Easy
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
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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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,