The Business of Creativity
When you hear the term “SME”, what do you think? Is it the small spaza shop on the corner, the four-person team running a firm,…
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Funding that Reduces Inequality and Drives Expansion
Access to funding frequently creates a deadlock within a business. The entrepreneur needs funding to ensure the enterprise delivers on new business, but it also…
Warehouse Solutions for SMEs
As the world of business changes, so do the business models of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This change is particularly prevalent in the way…
Cash Advance: A Quick Financing Solution for SMEs
Running a business means having many challenges and opportunities that require owners to have cash on hand. These can be anything from bidding for contracts,…
How MANZI Water Is Powering Independent Entrepreneurs
Water access is a pervasive crisis across South Africa, affecting millions. MANZI Water is a company aiming to solve this critical problem by pioneering sustainable…
How to Pitch to Get Your Products on Retail Shelves in South Africa
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that make their own products understand the importance of customer reach beyond their own stores. Making your own products can…
Start a Business With Your R370 SRD
Many entrepreneurs start their businesses to escape unemployment and create a sustainable life for themselves. The R370 Social Relief of Distress grant may seem small,…
Nicole Mirkin – Crafting an AURA for Brands
Strategy plays a significant role in PR and marketing as it ensures brands get the best value for their money. One brand taking this seriously…
Finding a Co-Founder for your SME: Is It for Everyone?
The business journey for a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) or tech startup can be quite daunting. Most founders navigate early-stage problems, such as compliance…
Food Blends Community and Taste
If there’s one thing that South African’s understand, it’s food. We love food! From bobotie to mogodu, eating and making food are as ingrained in…
SME Volatility Upon Fuel Hikes in Southern Africa
“Fuel volatility comes at a delicate moment for African trade. As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to reduce barriers and encourage cross‑border…
SME vs Startup: How They Differ in South Africa
South Africa’s small business sector currently sits at an interesting intersection. On one side, there are the traditional businesses labelled as small to medium-sized enterprises…