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The One Thing the SADC Summit Should Have Put at the Top of the Agenda Was Small Business
While high-level summits focus on grand declarations, Southern Africa’s industrial future depends on small and medium enterprises. Unlocking regional value chains and empowering…
Empowering South African SMEs: Brand SA’s London Investment Week Initiative
The platform allowed the small businesses to pitch for funding, connect with potential partners and showcase their work to a global audience
Why customised SME funding solutions are key to your business success
By tailoring strategies to the specific needs of funders, SMEs can enhance their chances of securing the capital they need to thrive
Sanlam unlocks the power of women-led SMEs
‘We’re not filling a gap; we’re catalysing a new economic paradigm’
How British International Investment is supporting African businesses
SMEs are the life source of employment in Africa, and BII is helping to finance them
Glamping Expo 2024: A showcase of innovation, experience, and industry collaboration
The goal is to bring together the entire glamping value chain under one roof
Standard Bank’s R2 billion loan injection helps SA’s small businesses beat load-shedding and build solid futures
By helping SMEs finance their generators and solar power, they remain sustainable and productive
Huawei launches eKit brand for SA SMEs
‘We believe that technologies that improve communications will also grow the economy’
Huawei continues to shape the future of connectivity at the JHB Commercial Summit
The summit aroused the usual excitement invoked by Huawei’s advanced technology and innovation
Empowering marginalised entrepreneurs: A vision for inclusive economic growth
It is essential for SMEs to access finance, mentorship and market opportunities
Technology is key to SME success, says Telkom Business
Choosing the right partner is vital for digital transformation and to enable small businesses to join the burgeoning e-commerce market
Sustainability essential for small businesses
Sustainable business practices have the potential to improve traditional and environmental profits
Why some South African businesses are succeeding despite the odds
‘Economy agnostic entrepreneurs’ are experiencing revenue growth even as the economy shrinks — but they need better access to venture capital and international markets
Red tape is strangling small businesses
People in countries such as Brazil, India and China are two to three times more likely to be entrepreneurs than South Africans.
South African SMEs should gear up for the new normal
A volatile business environment means that smart SMEs must position themselves to change as required.