Leveraging Growth: How a Business Loan Can Fuel Your South African SME’s Success
Every South African entrepreneur understands the thrill of building a business from the ground up. But even the most brilliant ideas can hit roadblocks on the path to success. Often, these roadblocks come in the form of limited capital. This is where business loans can become a powerful tool for growth. What is a Business […]
From Side Hustle to Success: Essential Steps to Scale Your Business
Many South African entrepreneurs turn their passions into side hustles that eventually blossom into thriving businesses. But taking the leap from a weekend gig to a full-blown operation requires careful planning and calculated strategies. Scaling your business successfully involves understanding your market, attracting new customers, and ensuring you have the financial resources to support your […]
The Vital Role of SMEs in South Africa’s Economy
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial and indispensable role in driving economic growth and development in South Africa. These enterprises, often referred to as the backbone of the economy, contribute significantly to job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity. In this article, we will delve into how SMEs in South Africa are a boon […]
The benefits of supporting local
South Africans need to start understanding the benefits of supporting local manufacturers, even if it may cost a little more. Pick ‘n Pay is just one of the local businesses planning to source 60% of its products locally by 2028. The decimation of the local textiles industry in SA opened the door for cheap Chinese […]
Get what it takes to be an Entrepreneur
Not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur. Most people are thrilled to be an employee. To know they have the security of a 9-5 job, a pension plan, and paid leave days. But the guarantee of employment or salary nowadays is not as secure as in the past. For some folks, the dream of […]
Finding the business opportunity that works
For most people living in the cities, life is easy. You have access to just about every store, service, and offer. The people living on the outskirts or rural areas often do not get access to as much. It is based on proximity and cost of doing business in a far-away area. A 24-year-old entrepreneur […]
New Year – New business ideas
Happy New Year! If 2020 forced you to close a business or relook a job, the new year is a great time to focus on some new business possibilities. There are great opportunities to start new businesses moving forward, based on the successes of 2020. Become a Consultant Based on your experience and expertise, starting […]
Employing staff as a small business
So often, companies just starting are a little wary of hiring staff to help them out during the business’s early stages. These fears may be due to the insecurity of income, being able to cover your expenses first, or even the deer in the headlights freeze of not knowing which position to fill first. Employing […]
