How Does a Mezzanine Fund Work? A Breakdown for SMEs
Mezzanine funding is an underdog in the funding landscape, not often spoken about in conversations, but a lifeline for some businesses. In this article, we’ll…
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Announcing the Winners of the 2025 South African Startup Awards
South Africa’s innovation ecosystem came together on 9 December 2025, with hundreds attending in person at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and via livestream, to…
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the National Business Licensing Policy
If you run a small business in South Africa or are planning to start one soon, you must familiarise yourself with the National Business Licensing…
Funding Readiness is a Two-sided Coin
Farming is a tough job. Some may even argue it’s not a job – it’s a way of living. Speaking from an entrepreneur’s perspective, Kwazi…
Township Economy Summit: From Crack-of-dawn Trader to Champion of Township Entrepreneurship
In a hall full of entrepreneurs at the annual Township Economy Summit in Tembisa, attendees were not merely businesses looking to network, but what filled…
Why South African SMEs Are Switching to Sage Accounting
For less than R300 per month, small businesses across South Africa are saying goodbye to the stresses of year-end tax compliance and financial reconciliation. And…
The Global Compact Network South Africa SME Readiness Tool
The Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) has launched an SME Readiness Tool, powered by Bidvest Group. The tool assists businesses with measuring their Environmental,…
A Rising Trend: WhatsApp Spaza Shop Explained
In a world where convenience and community connection matter more than ever, a new digital twist is changing the way South Africans buy and sell…
‘Tis the Season for Weddings – Launch Your Wedding Planning Business
December is peak wedding season. Not only does it fall into the middle of the South African summer, which is traditionally better to host your…
Asset Bridge Capital Announces Lease-to-Own Solution for Underserved Farmers
One of the major challenges faced by farmers in South Africa is access to finance. Farmers are unable to access the essential tools and machinery…
Leveraging Substack as a Marketing Tool
For many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), knowing how to leverage the correct digital platforms for your business can be significant to its growth. Digital…
Accounting Software Made for Entrepreneurs
“I’ve spent most of my career in financial services and have particularly spent a large amount of time focusing on the small and micro business…