‘Getting Big Business South Africa and Government to pay their small business suppliers on time is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses and when the problem persists too long, it can ultimately shut down a small business. More than ever before, now is the time to ensure that all your small business suppliers […]
Article first published on Bizcommunity With the arrival of a new decade, there is renewed hope for a prosperous South Africa with jobs and opportunities a-plenty. And, with the right support, local small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMEs) could help the country out of its rut and breathe a little life back into the economy. The […]
Article provided by MiWay The Baker Brothers are driven by a deep-seated passion for artisanal breads that delight their customers. This is immediately clear when you enter one of their stores, or speak to one of the brothers. And when you hear their story, you will understand why. From a young age, the Mboko brothers […]
By Leanne Rhodes (NSBC) Small business owners constantly need to be on their toes to ensure a steady flow of sales, new customers and the continued support and engagement of existing customers. Running special offers are a quick and sure-fire way to achieve these objectives and stay on your customers’ radar. When the term “special […]
Small Business Friday is the biggest small business day of the year! It’s a 365-day movement that peaks on the 1st Friday of Spring every year – this year, Friday, 6 September 2019. The aim of Small Business Friday is to inspire South African’s to support their local small businesses. If small business wins, big […]
The 8th Small Business Friday arrives next week. Friday, 06 September is South Africa’s biggest Small Business day of the year. This powerful and meaningful movement is about mobilising all South Africans to support and buy from their local small businesses. What happens when you buy from a small business? You are not helping a […]
Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO) In February 2019, 985 SMEs were surveyed throughout Southern Africa on the all-important topic of ongoing learning for business owners and entrepreneurs. To summarise: 92% – Yes, in favour of online short courses and how-to guides The five most important skills development areas: Business management Financial management […]
