The platform allowed the small businesses to pitch for funding, connect with potential partners and showcase their work to a global audience
By tailoring strategies to the specific needs of funders, SMEs can enhance their chances of securing the capital they need to thrive
‘We’re not filling a gap; we’re catalysing a new economic paradigm’
SMEs are the life source of employment in Africa, and BII is helping to finance them
The goal is to bring together the entire glamping value chain under one roof
By helping SMEs finance their generators and solar power, they remain sustainable and productive
‘We believe that technologies that improve communications will also grow the economy’
The summit aroused the usual excitement invoked by Huawei’s advanced technology and innovation
It is essential for SMEs to access finance, mentorship and market opportunities
Choosing the right partner is vital for digital transformation and to enable small businesses to join the burgeoning e-commerce market
Sustainable business practices have the potential to improve traditional and environmental profits
‘Economy agnostic entrepreneurs’ are experiencing revenue growth even as the economy shrinks — but they need better access to venture capital and international markets
People in countries such as Brazil, India and China are two to three times more likely to be entrepreneurs than South Africans.
A volatile business environment means that smart SMEs must position themselves to change as required.
SMEs are investing in their growth at a rate we’ve never seen before. That is resilience. It is also a sign of the pent-up growth just waiting to explode into our economy — if only the government would see it
The new finance minister now has an opportunity to support SMEs with more than words
The national energy regulator has been accused of not following its mandate to protect consumers by allowing above inflation electricity price hikes
The Special Investigating Unit is probing contracts worth more than R5-billion, over corruption allegations regarding the procurement of goods and services needed for the government’s Covid-19 response
TymeBank, Bank Zero and Capitec are all looking for ways to woo businesses – including SMMEs – on to their books
If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary
Our readers write in about plastic waste, SMEs, humanism, and restitution
High turnover makes the food shops in central Johannesburg survive.
SMEs in Greece are having trouble keeping their shops open.
New BEE code requires business support programmes if it is to reach SMMEs.
Despite the state supporting them in theory, small firms are battling in a tough environment.
The DTI has thrown its weight behind a Google initiative to get small businesses online and called for big companies to partner with the state.
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Massmart and the South African Bureau of Standards have signed an agreement to help small businesses improve their product quality.
Development finance institutions are crucial for small and medium-sized enterprisesacross Africa who struggle to gain access to finance for expansion.
The balanced scorecard, which is not obsessed with ownership, has made compliance easier.