small business

Financial Inclusion for Townships: E Squared Investments Backs Setana Capital’s Mission

E Squared Investments continues to support Setana Capital’s mission to transform the township economy by facilitating access to financial services for the informal sector….

Xero unveils AI assistant to revolutionise small business accounting

Xero previewed its new AI-powered smart assistant, Just Ask Xero (JAX), at its inaugural Investor Day. JAX aims to transform accounting and advisory services…

The worlds of business and social activism are merging

In South Africa, small businesses serve as powerful engines of economic growth, job creation and societal innovation. With small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing…

CDI Capital Growth Fund opens funding applications for small businesses

CDI Capital Growth has announced that it is opening applications for funding grants to help small businesses, with the aim to create 600 news…

When is the best time to borrow money for your small business?

Small businesses face many challenges: Access to working capital is one of them. There is the perception out there that borrowing money is the…

Meet SA’s new small business minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni [Updated]

The former chief operating officer (COO) for the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Khumbudzo Ntshavheni was yesterday appointed as Minister of Small Business Development,…

Tips every small business owner should consider [Sponsored]

Starting your own business is exciting. Designing a product, getting in touch with potential clients, making some moolah and even contributing to job creation…

Despite teething problems support for small business ‘firmly on track’ says Zulu

South Africa’s small business minister Lindiwe Zulu says three years on since the formation of her department — which was again criticised by opposition members…

Radio 702, Cape Talk, Sage One 2016 Small Business Awards nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Small Business Awards, held by Radio 702, Cape Talk, and Sage One. According to a press release…

SA small business to face tough 2016 if opportunities overlooked

South African small businesses can expect a tough 2016, but there remain opportunities for those willing to search them out. In a presentation delivered…

Where does small business fit into SA’s budget policy?

Is South Africa’s National Treasury trying to bury a pledge that President Jacob Zuma made in February that 30% of state procurement would be…

Survey: 96% of SA startups lack government support

According to a new study done by online accounting and payroll provider Sage, 96% of startups in South Africa say they have had no…

Entries open for 2015 South African Small Business Awards

Entries for the 2015 South African Small Business Awards, which aims to celebrate successful small business in South Africa, are now open. Taking place…

10 small business commandments for every entrepreneur

In a world of Instagram experiences, hashtagged vacations and overwhelmingly social moments, sometimes people know the glory but not the insane story behind your…

6 tips for kickstarting your first ecommerce site

Joining the world of electronic commerce may seem daunting if you’re running a small business, but it is easier than ever to get up-and-running…

When do startups stop being startups?

At Tech in Asia we often come across well-funded companies that have been in existence for a number of years, but began as a…

Small business does not mean startup

Every business needs to start somewhere and at some point it will be small. Does this mean that all small business are startups? No!…

How much can small business learn from customer self-service?

In the “old days” just a few years ago, it was a good idea to arrive two hours before your domestic flight in order…

Awesome South Africa app wants to promote local businesses

Awesome South Africa is a new app available for iOS and Android devices that aims to promote products, services and establishments across the country. It’s…

SA’s new e-procurement portal hopes to boost SME opportunities

The announcement last week by South Africa’s Minister of Finance Nhlanha Nene in his budget speech that the National Treasury would launch an electronic tender…

How good are SA’s recent tax grants for small business really?

South Africa’s Minister of Finance Nhlanha Nene last week announced lower tax rates for micro enterprises that qualify for a special tax dispensation. These…

What can South African SMEs take from the Budget 2015?

This year’s budget from Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene showed some support for the country’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by giving further tax relief…

Government and big business must work together to grow SA’s SME sector

As Nigeria’s economic growth has eclipsed South Africa’s, it brings to light areas where the country’s growth potential is not being realised. Growing the…

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