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How local SMEs can leverage cross-border e-commerce opportunities

Ashley Lechman|Published 19 hours ago

The rise of cross-border e-commerce trade is unlocking new opportunities for South African businesses eager to expand their reach and revenue.

Beyond the bottom line: how to motivate, engage, and retain small business employees

Jeremy Lang|Published 20 hours ago

Today’s workforce, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are not motivated by long-term promises or end-of-career rewards. Instead, they crave purpose, recognition, ...

Real costs and implications of an unpredictable political landscape for SMEs

Ashley Lechman|Published 23 hours ago

This month, Miguel da Silva, Group Executive: Business Banking at TymeBank, looked at the very real costs and implications of an unpredictable political landscape ...

Economic realities: workers and job seekers to consider entrepreneurship as the major economic driver

Londiwe Khuzwayo|Published 1 week ago

While we continue to value traditional employment, it has become increasingly clear that the formal job market cannot absorb the majority of South Africans, a reality ...

Five signs that your business plan needs to be revisited in today’s economy

Jeremy Lang|Published 2 weeks ago

While some economists remain optimistic, predicting growth of up to 2. 1% this year, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently trimmed its 2025 forecast down ...

AI-powered Lean could level the playing field for South African SMEs

Rowen Pillai|Published 2 weeks ago

Historically, advanced technologies like AI have been largely inaccessible to SMEs, putting them at a distinct disadvantage compared to larger corporations.

Braids, business and freedom: what one woman entrepreneur taught me about resilience

Tsakani Nkombyane|Published 2 weeks ago

For many entrepreneurs, Freedom Day is not about formal celebrations, but about quietly acknowledging the right to build, fail, and rise again.

Earth Day: How South African businesses can weather climate risk

Daniel Stevens|Published 2 weeks ago

In September 2023 floods across the Western Cape triggered devastating damage that saw roads washed away, electricity cut to tens of thousands of residents, and ...

Building business resilience: How South African companies can weather climate risks

Ashley Lechman|Published 3 weeks ago

As climate disasters intensify across South Africa, businesses face growing financial and operational risks. This expert guide from Miway's Jason Mellow outlines ...

SMEs and Easter season cashflow: plan properly, and do not put all your eggs in one basket

Ashley Lechman|Published 3 weeks ago

Depending on the sector in which the SME operates, they could either see a booming trade as more people are on holiday and thus likely to visit their shops, or on ...

How branding drives growth in South Africa's business landscape - 22 On Sloane

Nthame Mametja|Published 3 weeks ago

Discover how branding shapes the future of South African businesses and connects them with customers in a competitive market.

How to build a strong business credit profile for easier access to funding - Business Partners

Jeremy Lang|Published 3 weeks ago

Discover how to enhance your business credit profile and unlock funding opportunities in South Africa. With only 12% of SMEs accessing formal funding, learn essential ...

Innovative startup hosts world's first sperm race to raise awareness of male fertility decline

Philippa Larkin|Published 3 weeks ago

Can a sperm race spark a crucial conversation about male fertility? Discover how an innovative startup is using this unique event to raise awareness about a pressing ...

Vuyani Jarana appointed to steer Startup20 for G20 Presidency

Philippa Larkin|Published 3 weeks ago

South Africa has appointed Vuyani Jarana, a seasoned business leader, as chairperson of the Startup20 Engagement Group for its G20 Presidency, aiming to amplify ...

Junior Mlondobuzi makes insurance accessible to South Africa's SMEs

Ashley Lechman|Published 3 weeks ago

With nearly a decade in the insurance industry, Junior Mlondobuzi founded Entresure to address a critical gap in South Africa's business landscape. His digital-first ...

Harnessing the gig economy: a practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent - Jeremy Lang

Jeremy Lang|Published 4 weeks ago

Explore how the gig economy has transformed the workforce landscape post-lockdown, and discover essential strategies for SMEs to effectively harness freelance talent ...

Unlocking market access for Africa’s small businesses: the road to growth - 22 On Sloane

Ruth Maposa|Published 4 weeks ago

Discover how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can transform the landscape for small businesses in Africa, as we explore the barriers they face and ...

New app hopes to empower artists against AI

AFP|Published 1 month ago

Discover how Ed Bennett-Coles and Jamie Hartman's innovative blockchain app, ARK, aims to empower artists and protect their creative rights in an era increasingly ...

Dimakatso Mampa: Empowering the community through fashion and sustainability

Ashley Lechman|Published 1 month ago

Inspiring and ambitious, Dimakatso Mampa is a trailblazer in the fashion industry, demonstrating how creativity combined with passion for community upliftment can ...

Bank Zero and Green Riders: empowering SA’s marginalised youth through entrepreneurship

Philippa Larkin|Published 1 month ago

Discover how the partnership between Bank Zero and Green Riders is revolutionising entrepreneurship for South Africa’s marginalised youth, providing innovative banking ...