Latest articles on Small Business

Small firms adapt or die in lockdown

Business Thando Maeko - 28 May 2020

The harmful economic effect of the pandemic has seen small businesses lose out, but others have been able to survive by changing to suit the times

‘Afraid, but my spaza’s open’

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 8 Apr 2020

The police and people roving empty streets are intimidating, it’s difficult to replace stock and business has dropped

Cooking up a multi-million rand recipe

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jun 2019

It takes absolute belief in your product to get a small business going

Chwayita Rixana

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 24 Apr 2019

The Cockpit Guesthouse- Ekurhuleni

Load-shedding dooms SA profits

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 29 Mar 2019

From corner bakeries to mines, businesses bear the brunt of the power-cut pain, with alternative energy generation solutions mired in bureaucracy

Spicy atchar turns a hot profit

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 14 Sep 2018

Atchar can be enjoyed with curry, vetkoek, which is also called magwinya, or the uniquely South African bunny chow called kota

‘We can turn SA’s economic situation around’ —Mabuza

Article Khulekani Magubane - 12 Sep 2018

Mabuza maintained that analysis of South Africa’s quarterly economic data painted a bleaker picture than the one which would emerge from annual data

Cut red tape so that small business is enabled and encouraged

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Jul 2018

South Africa has realised the value add that small enterprises can bring to the economy, but we seem confused about how to go about creating them

Mr Mayor – keep your promise

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2017

The seemingly impossible task of transferring title continues to hamstring Soweto businesses.

Economic tides hurt small traders

Article Raeesa Pather - 17 Dec 2015

Macroeconomic events go right down the line to those struggling to make a living on the streets.

New business model incorporates the poor

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Dec 2015

Inclusive business - the latest corporate trend - includes low-income groups in the value chain. It's not charity, but may be the solution to poverty.

Small firms wilt under BEE backlash

Article Thalia Holmes - 13 Aug 2015

Black-owned businesses are being stymied by the new procurement codes intended to help them.

Every fledgling small business must learn to fly

Article Thalia Holmes - 2 Jul 2015

Business incubators are not infallible, but many really do bring out the best in a new enterprise.

Mind your own business, minister

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jan 2015

Why is good business sense such a foreign concept, Lisa Steyn asks Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.

Financing a concern for small business

Article Advertising Supplement - 17 Sep 2013

Business owners rate obtaining finance as very difficult according to the latest survey results from Nedbank's Small Business Index™. Myth or fact?

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

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Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

National

Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments

Sarah Smit - 21 Oct 2020

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing