Why SMEs fail: Lessons from the experts

Bizcommunity19 October 2026 at 10:23

A widely cited piece of research by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) estimates that between 70% and 80% of small businesses in South Africa fail within their first five years. But perhaps more tellingly, the same research found that approximately 40% of the success of small businesses…

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