You might have seen some information about the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and wondered if it was worth it for your business to become a member. After all, you don’t want to spend money on a membership that won’t help your business. But joining the NSBC is a great decision.
Article provided by Profitshare Partners Johannesburg, 1 June 2020 – Today, ProfitShare Partners launches an exciting year-long initiative designed to get small businesses working and creating jobs. In partnership with award-winning local community radio station, Hot 91.9FM, and the all-new ‘getlion’ mobile app designed to support SMEs in managing and growing their businesses, the disruptive […]
Article provided by PayFast We’ve made it South Africa! We’ve officially made it out of level 4 lockdown restrictions with more commerce and freedom of movement being allowed. On the evening of 24th May President Ramophosa announced that the whole country will be eased into level 3 on 1st June 2020. This announcement came after […]
Article provided by Profitshare Partners The Fintech disruptor has secured an additional R25 million funding line from Edge Growth-managed Vumela Fund recently to help SMEs supply and deliver essentials in the fight against COVID-19. ProfitShare Partners has secured an additional R25 million funding line from FirstRand’s Vumela Fund to support SMEs in need of capital […]
The President’s announcement indicated a move from Level 4 to Level 3 at the end of May 2020 for most of South Africa, except the hotspots. Cape Town and Johannesburg, the two dominant areas for small businesses are firmly in the Covid-19 red zones, therefore uncertainty remains in these areas. Even at Level 3, 75% […]
“COVID-19 and the economic downturn has and will continue to have a devastating impact on SMEs throughout South Africa. SMEs need to pay their workers, rent, suppliers and other key operating expenses, and survive as a family”, says Mike Anderson: NSBC Founder & CEO. “What SMEs don’t need right now, or at any time in […]
Hot 91.9FM applauds President Ramaphosa, once again, for your measured response to the COVID-19 crisis in your address to the nation on Monday night. What is needed now is calm and decisive leadership. One of the economic issues the President addressed was the impact this has on small businesses. You will be happy to know […]
