LinkedIn as a Lead Generation Tool: Organic Strategies that Work
Over 80% of B2B leads generated through social media come directly from LinkedIn. Before I started my own business, 80% of my leads came from…
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Tax Trials and Tribulations
The last week in February and the first week in March is an extremely stressful time of the year for most South Africans. Yes, starting…
How to Find Businesses for Sale in South Africa
Many entrepreneurs look to start their own businesses and go through the journey of business planning, securing funding and making that first sale. However, for…
What Went Down at the FASA Conference?
Franchising in South Africa is growing. Entrepreneurs are looking for access and opportunities to participate in the formal economy. That was the underlying message at…
Do SMEs Need to Register for VAT or Turnover Tax?
South African compliance requirements are many, and for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this means long processes. Compliance is one of the strongest pillars of…
Key Regulatory Bodies in the Financial Services
South Africa has one of the best financial services sectors in the world and the most advanced in Africa. The sector’s success and growth are…
Small Business Tax Deductions You Must Know About
Are you wondering whether your business is paying too much tax, or whether your business is missing out on savings from tax deductions? In this…
Guidelines for Dealing with Difficult Customers and Complaints
It’s easy to label a customer as difficult, but the question is: Are they difficult, or are they just frustrated? The truth is that dealing…
Team Work Makes the Dream Work for Co-founders
Like many entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship was never the aim, but a vital element in achieving a dream. For Nene Thidiela, co-founder of Matambandou Events and Conferencing,…
E-mail Marketing for Small Businesses on a Budget
E-mail marketing is a powerful kind of direct marketing that doesn’t need to break the bank. In fact, many small businesses underestimate the power of…
Is Facebook Still Worth It in 2026?
Every business needs brand visibility, engagement from its target audience, and data to help refine its marketing efforts. With Facebook still being one of the…
Tourism Trends in 2026 and Beyond
Tourism has had a tough couple of years. Just as it promised to boost job opportunities and improve the economy, the pandemic hit and scrambled…