Article provided by Vodacom World Before lockdown, over 250 000 formal Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) were estimated to be operational in South Africa. Now, a sobering study by the Global Entrepreneurship Network has reported that almost 55 000 of those SMMEs will not survive the year. Limited access to bridging finance is a major reason […]
Article provided by Vodacom VodaLend, an innovative business funding platform from Vodacom Financial Services, is sending a message to all South African women entrepreneurs, “We’d like to help solve your unique funding challenges by offering you simple and accessible finance to small and medium-sized businesses.” Vodacom Financial Services CEO, Mariam Cassim, says, “We are very […]
Article provided by Grobank If currency fluctuations are impacting your business, it might be time to have a Grobank Relationship Manager work with you to help oversee your foreign exchange (forex) commitment and receipts, and implement banking strategies you may require. Turns out the best-kept secret to running your organisation’s currency needs efficiently is not […]
Article provided by PayFast The two biggest decisions for anyone wanting to launch an online store are normally “what products should I sell?” and “what platform should I use to do so?” While the first question literally has an infinite number of answers, we can offer some useful insights on the second. While there are tons […]
Written by Ulrich Janse van Rensburg – (Head of Fraud Strategy for Absa’s Retail and Business Bank) A heartfelt call to exercise vigilance when it comes to money matters The past few months have been a really tough period for Jack and Sarah. While they are committed to curbing the spread of COVID-19 and have […]
Article provided by The Alternative Board With the strains of the lockdown, many businesses are finding their profits diminished or uncertain. Many leaders are relying on tried and true revenue generating strategies like upselling to existing clients, branching out to new markets, or offering special offers or discounts to attract new customers. Extraordinary circumstances often […]
Article provided by Discovery Running a retail business comes with constant learning curves whether you’re starting out as an entrepreneur with huge potential or a seasoned pro looking to expand. As a business owner, you should always be learning because regardless of your career stage or economic climate, there is always a new tool to […]
