Challenges and opportunities for SMEs for the year ahead

Ashley Lechman|Published

A crucial factor in the success of many of these businesses was having a proactive plan to address the challenges they encountered.

Pray for entrepreneurs: the devil is in the details

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Will the new fuel levy be the final blow for South African entrepreneurs? Discover how the latest budget changes are squeezing small businesses and what they can ...

Five tips for managing a remote workforce

Jeremy Lang|Published

If you're considering a flexible work model, here are five practical tips to help you get the most out of your remote team.

The commodore reshaping Africa’s energy landscape

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tokologo Phetla, a dynamic entrepreneur on a mission to reshape Africa's energy landscape. Discover how this 30-year-old CEO is tackling challenges in energy, logistics, ...

How a costly financial mistake inspired South Africa’s first flat-fee financial advice platform

Ashley Lechman|Published

A local entrepreneur is transforming personal financial advice with a new platform, just like Uber did for transport.

In a world of negativity, here’s the real story for SMEs

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Beneath the noise, the truth is this: South Africa’s conditions for small business growth in 2025 are stronger than they’ve been in years.

From side hustle to full-time business: 5 practical tips for small business owners taking the leap

Jeremy Lang|Published

Taking the leap from part-time to full-time entrepreneur is a big decision. Done right, it can unlock new levels of growth and freedom.

Luxury shopping redefined: Glamorizta brings a personalised experience to Johannesburg

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Glamorizta is transforming the luxury shopping experience in Johannesburg, bridging the gap between aspirational fashion and accessible style, and redefining ...

Call for Presidency and DFIs to focus on ‘high-growth’ startups to move GDP needle

Phumzile Chifunyise|Published

It takes blood, sweat and tears to take a fledging SMME to a mighty high-growth startup, and as we see on a daily basis, South African entrepreneurs indeed have ...

Building a winning brand: How small businesses can stand out in a crowded market

Jeremy Lang|Published

Building a winning brand isn’t necessarily about big budgets or expensive ad campaigns. It’s about clarity, consistency and connection.

Searching for VAT survivors after a bumpy ride for small businesses

Bongani Ntombela|Published

The real victims, township businesses and family-run businesses, are left wondering if it is going to rain cats and dogs or bring clear blue skies for VAT season. ...

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

Ashley Lechman|Published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...