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SME South AfricaSouth Africa’s skincare industry is growing steadily, driven by rising consumer demand for locally made beauty and personal care products. However, this growth comes with…
SME South AfricaMany small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) start their digital journey on WhatsApp, using it to take orders, answer customer queries and even process payments through…
SME South AfricaSouth African manufacturers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), continue to operate in an environment shaped by high input costs, electricity constraints and stiff competition…
SME South AfricaSometimes a business idea does not start with a big plan. At times, it starts with a problem that needs to be solved. For Phumulile…
SME South AfricaDeciding on the right trading hours is a decision that many South African business owners underestimate, yet it can directly influence turnover, staff costs and…
SME South AfricaRetrenchment is one of the most legally sensitive processes a business owner in South Africa will ever have to manage. When operational requirements force a…
SME South AfricaProduction planning for small businesses isn’t about a perfect production line reminiscent of large manufacturers. It’s about optimising to work efficiently with what you have,…
SME South AfricaThe Standard Bank Top Women Conference returned to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8 and 9 September 2026, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and…
SME South AfricaSmall to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow quickly, and usually that means changing things internally. This includes optimising the internal structures, assigning new roles to existing…
SME South AfricaConsuming bone broth is more than a health fad. Although it has recently become fashionable to drink, the recipe is an ancient supplement that truly…
SME South AfricaSocial media has changed and continues to change every day. Not only do we have a lot more social media platforms, but many of them…
SME South AfricaRevenue remains the top concern for entrepreneurs, especially in the current economic climate. It appears that there is a constant chase to find revenue, but…
SME South AfricaSouth Africa has never had more money on the table for small businesses. There are over 300 funders in the country, offering at least 600…
SME South AfricaAt the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit, Litha Kutta, Head of Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of…
SME South AfricaStarting a business is often the first step towards creating an income. But for many township entrepreneurs, the bigger challenge is keeping a business going…
SME South AfricaRunning a successful business requires a lot of repetitive tasks. These tasks are part of daily operations and are necessary to ensure that teams are…
SME South AfricaGetting a contract to supply a large entity such as a municipality can sometimes be the opportunity that catapults a small business that is scraping…
SME South AfricaMaintaining employee trust is an essential part of any thriving business. However, getting leave calculations wrong is one of the fastest ways to lose an…
SME South AfricaManaging a small business warehouse starts off as a simple process. A few shelves, systems and pen and paper for spreadsheets. As operations grow, management…
SME South AfricaA business that started in a five-square-metre structure in Soshanguve has grown into a paint manufacturing company with plans to expand local production. That business…
SME South AfricaAccess to finance remains one of the most significant barriers facing South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many entrepreneurs need additional capital to…
The CitizenHe was raised in Venda and later moved to Soshanguve to further his studies.
SME South AfricaIn business, two things are always in mind: expenses and profits. Every business needs to cover expenses to survive, but ideally, you want to generate…
SME South AfricaRunning a small business often means working with limited staff, tight budgets and little room for mistakes. When a process wastes two hours, requires unnecessary…
SME South Africa“I built HäusHub selfishly,” says Eide van Zyl, property practitioner and founder of HäusHub. “I built it first and foremost for myself.” This is how…
SME South AfricaThe cost of running a business of any size can be a lot for entrepreneurs. When the business has to make products and become a…
SME South AfricaThe days when South Africa had no women-owned sanitary pad companies operating at an industrial scale are now a thing of the past. Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa,…
SME South AfricaIt feels like life is moving at record speeds. No one is quite as aware of this feeling as the entrepreneur. Since the start of…
SME South AfricaGrowing a manufacturing business is very challenging, especially when it comes to acquiring the appropriate equipment. Most small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rely on traditional…
SME South AfricaPurchasing a franchise can be a great way to become an entrepreneur. Although quite costly, it offers a ready-made business model that requires only focus…