My Business Expo gears up for small business showcase in Port Elizabeth

Small business is big business, according South Africa’s National Small Business Chamber (NSBC). Committed to supporting SMEs across the country, it’s inviting business to showcase and learn about the evolving industry in Port Elizabeth on 13 August at My Business Expo.

Aiming to be the largest of its kind in world, the seventh extravaganza of its kind hopes to see thousands of entrepreneurs, small businesses and industry-related players from all over the Eastern Cape.

My Business Expo also incorporates Business Start-up Expo, Access to Finance Indaba and My Business Seminars.

“There are a host of learning opportunities to be had at the My Business Expo,” says Mike Anderson, founder and CEO of the NSBC, “in particular, the range of seminars offers SMEs invaluable advice on a range of critical business topics, this year with special focus on the two biggest challenges facing SMEs today: Accessing finance and building a customer base.”

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Anderson further explains that SMEs can learn aspects that are often overlooked, such as compliance, tax and BEE certificates. “Furthermore, you can learn about the power of social media, which has enormous reach and is an inexpensive tool to use, making it ideal for growing a small business,” he suggests.

My Business Expo is free to attend, provided you pre-register at on the site here. With only a few weeks left before the event kicks off, register today to benefit from a wealth of information and inspiration designed to help you start or expand your small business.

Whether you want to hear experts providing advice on a range of issues related to starting out or building your business, meet key industry players, network with fellow SMEs or merely take advantage of some of the show’s incredible specials, My Business Expo is simply not to be missed!

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