SMEs

Airbnb extends initiative to support SMEs in Joburg

International home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced that it will be extending the host-led initiative ‘Support Jozi, Shop Local’ to provide continuous support to SMEs in…

How tech companies can help reverse talent erosion in rural communities [Opinion]

For decades, companies, especially tech providers, have followed a certain operational pattern. They start out in a major city, raise funding from investors, attract…

Enygma Ventures reaffirms commitment to investing in women entrepreneurs

US venture capital (VC) fund Enygma Ventures has reportedly funded 10 businesses across the SADC region and invested nearly $4-million in selected startups and SMEs. With…

Nigerian fintech launches feature to empower SMEs in region

Lagos-based digital bank startup Sparkle has launched a new service titled Sparkle Business to its existing mobile application. The new service aims to provide access to various…

How cost-cutting can help SMEs grow [Opinion]

Reducing the cost of supplies, inventory, or business operations is common practice amongst many small business owners. Not preserving enough cash could land a…

Over 30% of South Africans have a side hustle

A recent poll conducted by South African eCommerce platform Gumtree has indicated that 31.5% of locals have either started a secondary job on the side…

Mobile business help desk for SMEs in Cape Town launches

The City of Cape Town has officially launched the Mobile Business Hub which aims to support the growth and recovery of the SME sector…

COBRA and SMEgo partner to help SMEs find funding

Covid-19 Business Rescue Assistance and SMEgo have partnered to connect small and medium business owners with a wide range of funding options to keep…

Investment key to SME survival and recovery [Opinion]

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic proved that small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the backbone of the South African economy. Almost half of…

Changes to the B-BBEE landscape in 2021 [Opinion]

The lifeblood of our economy, South Africa’s Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in trouble. The B-BBEE Codes need to change to protect and…

Opportunities for SMEs in underexplored sectors

Out of crisis comes opportunity. COVID-19 has dealt the South African economy a severe blow, but it has also radically reshaped our world and…

Why SMME’s need to think small [Opinion]

They say you need to walk before you learn to run. Many new business owners are more likely to deliver this sage advice to…

How SMEs can run leaner and more profitably in 2021

As 2021 gets into full swing, business owners are doing whatever they can to make this year’s profit line tracks upwards. As an entrepreneur…

Driving entrepreneurial growth through mentoring [Opinion]

The rise in the amount of knowledge sharing and mentoring by businesspeople through partnerships with SMEs and entrepreneurs in order to help them survive…

How SA Can Help Grow Artisan-Based Businesses [Opinion]

Supporting small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) is key to economic growth and recovery but SMME’s in South Africa lag far behind their international…

SA fintech launches prepaid virtual card for SMEs

A digital payment fintech, PayCentral, has partnered with Mastercard to launch a secure online platform DigiCentral. The online platform provides SMEs with a cost-effective digital payment…

How the launch of three new VAT tools will assist SMEs

With the aim to resolve the tedious and traditionally costly process of processing VAT (value-added tax) for businesses, global cloud accounting software provider, Xero has announced…

Black Friday tips for small business owners [Opinion]

The COVID-19 lockdown forced many businesses online, and for some small and medium businesses, it would have been their first foray into e-commerce. If…

WhatsApp additional features aims to support local SMEs

Popular instant messaging platform, WhatsApp plans to add on additional features for SMEs and startups to market and sell their products via the platform. …

Free digital transformation package available for local SMEs

Standard Bank, Mastercard, and Google have announced a partnership to help small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) take their businesses online to reach more customers and accept…

New capital fund of $30-million launches for Southern Africa SMEs

Secha Capital, a Southern African investment impact firm that provides long-term capital to established SMEs, has announced the closure of its second fund worth…

Six tips for SMEs to succeed in the eCommerce space [Opinion]

Karl Westvig, CEO and founder of Retail Capital, shares six tips of advice for SMEs on how to take advantage of the eCommerce space and…

A guide to understanding fintech business funding options

Ventureburn is hosting a new webinar series in partnership with Bridgement, a fintech startup that assists SMEs to replenish cash flow via an easy-to-use…

Google calendar tracks COVID-19 lockdown hobby trends

Cape Town Tourism guide goes digital

Working from home qualifies a financial claim from SARS

How to shift to a purpose-driven business [Opinion]

Kenyan fintech tech startup secures funding to regionally expand

Genesis Noir review: Cry me a celestial river

Lil Nas X launches hellfire twerking game (NSFW)

New contract deals for Nintendo Switch announced

Toyota finally gives the 86 more power

Road test: The Isuzu D-Max 3.0 X-Rider

RS6 and S8 power-up Audi presence in South Africa