Experian and the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) have announced a new programme to improve the financial fitness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The campaign focuses on SMEs’ financial and credit health, helping them improve their financial security following the impact of the pandemic. “We are extremely excited to launch a ‘How to become […]
Article provided by Simply Healthy, happy and engaged employees are critical to the success of any business. With a potential fourth COVID-19 wave looming, coupled with the slow vaccination rate and increased workplace stress, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to teach South African businesses new ways of performing, strategizing and restructuring.
Death rate halves in short, sharp fourth wave Article provided by Agility & Health Squared The COVID-19 infection rate during the fourth wave was as high as previous waves, however there were significantly fewer deaths and a smaller proportion of people required hospitalisation, according to clinical risk expert Dr Jacques Snyman. “From scheme data, we […]
Article provided by Lulalend Challenging at the best of times, the quest to stay afloat as an SME during the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of an arduous battle. The pandemic’s economic impacts have been so devastating that around 33% of small businesses have closed outright[1]. Others, having survived through agile pivoting, dailing back […]
Article provided by Lulalend Employing over half the workforce, driving significant growth in the private sector, and representing some 98% of all businesses, SMEs are the lifeblood of the South African economy. Experts speculate that digital transformation(DT), COVID-19 awareness, shifting supply-chain trends, and operational optimisations are among the key areas where SMEs can drive improvements, […]
Article provided by PayFast South Africa’s retail sector has entered the age of e-commerce, with total online retail sales expected to reach R42-billion by the end of 2021. From the rise of contactless payments to the boom in social commerce, the pandemic has significantly altered consumer expectations when it comes to making purchases online. To […]
Article written by Alan Shannon (Nedbank Executive: Client Engagement – Professional Banking and Small Business Services) There are increasing reports from across the world about the heavy toll that COVID-19 and the global lockdown responses have taken on people’s mental well-being. Many experts agree that the negative impact on the mental health of individuals may […]
