Guides

Choose from a selection of business guides to help you to navigate the challenges of launching and growing a business.

A Guide to Listing on the JSE

Listing on the JSE is a good option for businesses looking to raise capital and expand. This fund raising method enables companies to tap into large pools of local, global and institutional investor capital.

Franchising In South Africa Guide

While there are many advantages with franchising it’s still important that potential franchisees know what they are getting themselves into before signing on the dotted line.

Legal Requirements for Starting a Business in South Africa

Here are Legal Requirements you need to know if you are starting a business in South Africa.

E-Commerce in South Africa: A Guide for Businesses

E-commerce in South Africa has opened up a whole host of opportunities for businesses. The biggest benefit is its lowered cost of business by doing away with the need for a bricks-and-mortar store

Small Business Ideas in South Africa

There is no limit to the kinds of business ideas that South African entrepreneurs with the necessary skill set, passion and resources can successfully launch.

A Guide for Small Business Owners for Setting Up a Private Company in South Africa

Establishing and operating a private company comes with specific responsibilities. This guide explores the key considerations, processes, and obligations that small business owners need to be aware of.

Effective Sales and Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses

A comprehensive sales and marketing guide for South African small businesses to generate leads, cultivate customer relationships, and drive growth in a competitive marketplace.

A Guide to South African Township Economy

South Africa’s township economy is mostly made up of small and informal businesses, often operating in the informal sector.

Youth Business Funding Opportunities in South Africa [UPDATED]

While more South African youth are turning to entrepreneurship one of the main challenges they face is access to funding. To combat this, both the government and the private sector, have launched a number of initiatives to help youth to start and maintain their businesses.

Outsourcing for Small Businesses in South Africa

Businesses should carefully consider their staffing needs to maximise the advantages of outsourcing for their specific business.

A Guide to Fast Food Franchising in South Africa

Fast food franchising in South Africa presents many opportunities ranging from hamburger chains and pizza places, to fried chicken restaurants.

What You Need to Know About Sales and Marketing for SMEs

Business owners must understand the function of sales and marketing in their businesses as these activities are critical to the success of their business.

The Top Business Ideas in South Africa in 2024

There are many potentially lucrative business ideas that entrepreneurs can explore in South Africa today. The most successful business ideas exploit the country’s vast natural resource or address the biggest challenges facing ordinary South Africans.

Everything You Need to Know About NEF Funding

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) may be the right funder for you if your business venture has the potential to make a positive impact on the local economy, creates jobs and endeavours to increase the economic participation of black people, women, youth and other previously disenfranchised groups.

The Complete Guide Angel Investors in South Africa

The key to accessing funds from an angel investor is to demonstrate that you have a good product, a solid business model and product-market fit. Investors also want to back a founder who is fully committed to the venture with a strong management team behind them.

B-BBEE in South Africa

B-BBEE is the government’s policy initiative to redress South Africa's apartheid’s legacy of economic exclusion and inequality and to bring the black majority (African, Indian and Coloured) into the economic mainstream.

A Guide to Business Incubators in South Africa

Business incubators are part of South Africa’s exciting startup ecosystem which also includes key role players including startups, VC firms, corporates, co-working spaces, makerspaces and accelerators.

Guide to NYDA Funding

The role of the NYDA has come into greater focus as more young people look to start businesses as a way out of unemployment and poverty. In particular, the NYDA’s funding interventions that help to address high youth unemployment and low levels of youth entrepreneurship.

DTIC Funding for Small Businesses

The dtic aims to create an economy that is industrially focused and globally competitive by encouraging exports, international trade and investment. With this in mind, the dtic’s interventions focus on the manufacturing sectors and other production and services sectors.