Choosing a business structure for your small business is a decision not to be taken lightly. The right business structure can affect your personal liability, taxes, administration costs, paperwork and your ability to raise money. To understand the different structures, it is important to first understand the meaning of a natural person and a legal […]
Written by Robyn Sluis-Cremer – Absa Few South Africans will claim to be unconcerned about the country’s current economic climate. This is especially true for job seekers battling to find work – the latest unemployment rate was recently announced at 27.7%. For some, the answer lies in creating their own small businesses. This entrepreneurial spirit will not […]
Written by Samantha Koenderman (Absa) South Africa’s economy is under significant pressure and, for a number of reasons, there is little promise that this will change in the near future. In May last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted only 1% growth in 2017, up 0.2% from their previous prediction of 0.8%. While it […]
By FlowCentric Technologies The FlowCentric Technologies team exhibited at the My Business Expo in February 2018. We met so many attendees; from people with established businesses interested in networking, to entrepreneurs looking for advice on how to turn their visions into reality. Here are some tips for the entrepreneurs interested in starting a business. Being […]
Article by Payfast You’ve done your research in Part 1 and you’ve built your store in Part 2. So where are the customers? Now it’s time to play the long game where digital marketing and driving traffic to your store becomes an essential part of your online business. You don’t need to become a world […]
Article by Payfast In Part 1 of this series, we gave you some things to consider before you start your online business. In Part 2, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of actually setting up your store. Believe it or not, setting it up is actually the quick part. Just thank your lucky […]
Article by Payfast Ecommerce in South Africa has reached the 1% mark of total retail spend in the country. That may seem small, but it’s actually a huge deal. Ecommerce and starting an online business is growing at a rapid rate in South Africa so naturally, everyone wants a piece of the ecommerce pie. With […]
