Red tape is choking SME growth as compliance costs climb in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

A growing regulatory burden is making it harder for South African entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and create jobs, with experts calling for urgent reforms. ...

Manufacturing SMEs urged to rethink funding as AI adoption accelerates

Ashley Lechman|Published

Manufacturing businesses are embracing AI, but industry experts say funding models must evolve to support digital transformation and improve competitiveness.

The wheel does not need reinventing, the road does

Londani Mpharalala|Published

Explore how understanding the unique challenges of the South African market can lead to innovative solutions in entrepreneurship, proving that the road to success ...

Community impact: a competitive advantage for SMEs

Jeremy Lang|Published

Are South African SMEs missing out on a powerful competitive edge? Discover how community impact can influence consumer choices and drive business success in today's ...

South Africa’s entrepreneurship education problem

Dr Shaheen Khan|Published

With over 60% of South Africans aged 15 to 24 unemployed, what role does entrepreneurship education play in addressing this crisis? Explore how South Africa can ...

How SMEs can use data tools to understand their customers

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover how South African SMEs can harness data tools to enhance customer understanding, improve retention, and make informed decisions in a competitive market. ...

From violence to economic rupture: the cost of xenophobia

Boitshoko Shoke|Published

Explore the persistent issue of xenophobia in South Africa and its devastating economic impact, as revealed through a study of violence against foreign-owned spaza ...

Tax season should not be the first time you understand your numbers

Franco Heslinga|Published

Is tax season a scramble for your small business? Discover how proactive financial management can transform your approach to taxes and ensure you're always prepared. ...

Quentin Faltain’s journey from job losses to building a proudly South African business

Ashley Lechman|Published

After three retrenchments pushed him to rethink his future, Quentin Faltain built CQC Business Solutions into an integrated workplace solutions provider focused ...

Two year banking fee break aims to give South African startups room to grow

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African startups are being given more time to establish themselves as Nedbank extends its zero monthly maintenance fee benefit to two years.

Entrepreneurship education must start in classrooms to prepare SA youth for future economy

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge is forcing a rethink of education, with calls for entrepreneurship to become a core classroom skill from an early age. ...

Eastern Cape entrepreneur turns traditional bone broth into a rural jobs and wellness business

Ashley Lechman|Published

From a home kitchen in Nxarhuni to a vision for a rural manufacturing hub, Rural Impaqt Bone Broth is building a business rooted in heritage, sustainability and ...

Cape Town entrepreneur’s Mexican inspired sweets achieve rapid growth through Checkers partnership

Ashley Lechman|Published

A trip to Mexico inspired Cape Town entrepreneur Claire Swanson to create ARK Provisions, a colourful confectionery brand now flying off Checkers shelves.

From home kitchen to SPAR shelves: Simply Deli founder’s journey of resilience and reinvention

Ashley Lechman|Published

After receiving a life changing business opportunity, Yolande Buckley transformed her passion for food into Simply Deli, a proudly South African brand now reaching ...

Unlocking the potential of AI for small and medium enterprises

Jeremy Lang|Published

Is AI the key to unlocking growth for South African SMEs? Discover the current landscape of AI adoption and learn how small businesses can navigate the hype to find ...

Youth entrepreneurship cannot thrive on a weak foundation

Khwezi Jackson|Published

As Youth Month draws to a close, the call for young South Africans to embrace entrepreneurship grows louder. But what barriers do they face, and how can we ensure ...

Unexpected opportunity to industry leader: Dineo Glomane builds engineering company from the ground up

Ashley Lechman|Published

Dineo Glomane transformed an unexpected career path into a thriving automotive business that now services everything from passenger vehicles to heavy equipment while ...

The new uprising: how South Africa’s young entrepreneurs are turning freedom into ownership

Tsakani Nkombyane|Published

What if the youth of 1976 could witness South Africa today? They would see a vibrant generation of young entrepreneurs tackling unemployment and inequality through ...

The first responder to local crisis: Why SMME development is important

Dr Thobile Radebe|Published

South Africa's unemployment crisis deepens, yet small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) hold the key to future job creation. Discover why these businesses are ...