Oct 8, 2021 5 min read Accountants and mentors: Find the right people to help you start and grow your small business It’s no secret that running a small business is challenging. And last year, the COVID-19 pandemic made things tougher th...
Oct 2, 2021 5 min read A guide to budgeting and goal setting for small businesses To run a successful business, creating and maintaining a proper business budget and setting financial goals is a must. H...
Sep 29, 2021 5 min read 6 things SMEs are doing to boost their efficiency South Africa is holding its collective breath as it emerges from the third COVID-19 wave, hoping for a relaxation of loc...
Sep 28, 2021 5 min read Local is lekker: Why it’s important to source from, and support, small businesses When you support a local business, you support an entire community. Here’s why going local is good for business. Acco...
Sep 11, 2021 6 min read SMEs rate these 3 technologies as crucial to business resilience There are upsides to having your business enter survival mode. Necessity strips away cost and drives innovation. On the ...
Sep 10, 2021 6 min read How tech can enable more women in the workforce As we concluded Women’s Month in August, we were served a bitter and cold dish ...
Sep 7, 2021 6 min read Small business guide to succession planning One day, you might decide to sell your business, retire, or try something else. A succession plan will ensure a smooth e...
Aug 25, 2021 6 min read A guide to business continuity planning for small businesses What is business continuity planning and why is it critical for small businesses? This guide provides answers and practi...
Aug 23, 2021 6 min read 10 accounting mistakes for start-ups to avoid Start-up business accounting is critical because you’re most likely operating your new business on a shoestring budget. ...
Aug 23, 2021 9 min read Recruiting new employees for your small business When you first launched your business, you probably did most of the work yourself. But if you truly want to expand your ...
Aug 13, 2021 7 min read Guide to creating a business plan Need a business plan? This article covers what a business plan, why you need one, and what to include in yours.
Jul 15, 2021 1 min read Free guide to managing your cash flow Good cash flow management is essential in every small business if it is to succeed and grow. Our guide includes expert a...
Jun 30, 2021 5 min read 5 KPIs that every small business should measure What started out as a passion or hobby is now a thriving business. But is thriving the same as growing? Depending on ...
Jun 16, 2021 7 min read What’s needed to drive youth employment in South Africa? More than ever before, South African youth find themselves in dire need of solutions to counter the rising rate of unemp...
Jun 2, 2021 6 min read 12 ways small businesses can maximise the second half of 2021 There are a lot of factors involved in the running of a successful business. In a “normal” year, small business success ...
May 28, 2021 6 min read How to make your small business financially fit We all know the basic rules of getting fit: eat less, move more, and push yourself a little harder every day – just 1% d...
Apr 29, 2021 4 min read How to start a business without capital What do Hewlett-Packard, Subway, and Mattel have in common? Besides being global brands, they all began with almost no s...
Apr 26, 2021 7 min read Fulltime side hustling: 7 commandments Many of us have fantasised about leaving our day jobs to start a business where we can enjoy the perks of being an owner...
Apr 19, 2021 4 min read Get paid on time – 5 tips for small business owners For small and medium businesses, getting paid on time is one of the biggest administration headaches. After all, when cu...
Feb 25, 2021 3 min read Budget2021: Positive moves on income taxes, but where is the focus on small businesses? Many taxpayers will be thankful that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Budget Speech for the 2021/2 tax year offers real r...
Dec 14, 2020 4 min read How SMEs can make up for a tough year this festive season COVID-19 has affected how people plan their holidays, and it has impacted wallets and budgets. It’s been a tough year...
Nov 26, 2020 5 min read Black Friday cheat sheet for SMEs new to e-commerce The COVID-19 lockdown forced many businesses online, and for some small and medium businesses, it would have been their ...
Nov 23, 2020 5 min read 8 ways SMEs can give back this Black Friday With Black Friday around the corner, everyone seems to be counting down the days until they can grab amazing deals - and...
Nov 29, 2019 3 min read Starting a side hustle? Here are 4 tips to manage your finances To ensure the success of your side hustle, you need healthy financial habits. Start with a goal and manage your cashflow...
