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South Africa’s top start-ups and small businesses are making world-wide waves – here’s how you can join them
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The mistakes, the myths and the best advice when starting a business
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Business owners are insane
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No time like now for start-ups and SMMEs
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Start or grow your e-commerce business with the PayFast Guide to Going Online
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Upcoming Event: The Business Show Africa – This is what you need for business success!
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Successful entrepreneurs need more than a good idea
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Marketing strategies for start-ups
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Millions of startups are expected to take flight
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7 myths about launching a start-up
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How to be a digital solopreneur in 2021
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Future-proof your business during the teething stages
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How to start a business with what you have
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The start-up boom is coming. Are you ready?
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5 must-know tips before creating an online business
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Failing fast and often will make you stronger
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Top tips when starting your own business: a guide to business essentials
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How to register for e-filing and is it necessary for a small business
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Supporting the rise of the side hustle economy
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How Govchain is helping businesses get up and running
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5 Tips for writing a standout business plan
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How to start a design business
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#20Lessons20Years – Lesson 5: The false start
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Small business compliance guide
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Where can I register my company in South Africa?
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Starting a business? Here’s a new business checklist
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5 tips to pitch your small business
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It’s prime time to start a business
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#StartupStartAgain: there’s no shame in starting again
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Getting your business online
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Look fear in the eye and start your business
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How to register for tax
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How to register at the CIPC
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Easy online business ideas
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10 ways to work beyond 50
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Key ingredients for a successful start-up
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Pitfalls of bootstrapping: 6 ways to kill your e-commerce start-up
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Turn your business idea into reality this festive season
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5 big benefits of getting a business coach
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What to know before starting a business in South Africa
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How to get your first 100 customers
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The bedrock for a successful business
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Business ideas for single moms
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You don’t need a website to start your online business
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What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
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Getting a business up and running: 9 tips for deciding on your accounting software
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5 customer service skills every entrepreneur needs
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3 Business model ideas for cash-strapped entrepreneurs
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A beginner’s guide to the sales funnel for SMEs
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6 aspects to consider when starting your business in South Africa
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Do you have what it takes to start a bootstrapped business?
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7 reasons to have a pop-up shop
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How to start your business with no money
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What are the pros and cons of starting your business with an e-marketplace
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How to test your business idea without money
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How to make your business idea stick
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How to bootstrap your business
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The importance of choosing the right business location
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7 business models for small businesses
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The ultimate cheat sheet on small business funding
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10 finance terms every entrepreneur should know
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An 11-point guide on how to attract investors for your start-up
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7 offline marketing tactics for start-ups
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Why the rise of e-commerce makes it easier than ever to be an entrepreneur
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Great business ideas for older entrepreneurs
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7 offline marketing tactics for startups
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What goes into an operating budget for small businesses?
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How to estimate your start-up costs
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Think Beyond a Job

Entrepreneurship: moving from the mundane to the spectacular
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5 steps to becoming a social entrepreneur
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Invoice format tips for beginners
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How to send an invoice
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Top tools for the weekend entrepreneur
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Turning retrenchment into entrepreneurship – are you ready?
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5 steps to turn your great idea into a business
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8 steps in product development for small businesses
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How to make an invoice that will get you paid
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7 employee retention strategies for start-ups
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Franchising 101: the franchisee
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Fusing business sense with your heritage
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Achieve your franchise dream – here’s everything you need to know
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5 questions to ask when choosing a business model
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Saving tips for the newly self-employed
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A 7-step guide to starting your own trade business
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9 ways to avoid cash flow problems in your new business
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16 business ideas for teens
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10 things I wish I knew when I started my business
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10 awesome business ideas for under-10s
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The 5 success factors for start-ups
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Why do you need a business coach?
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Human resources: the basics
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The pros and cons of business structures
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Big ideas for small business
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Achieve your franchise dream – here is everything you need to know
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Essential steps for start-ups
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The ultimate digital marketing checklist for start-ups
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How to create a professional business image on a limited budget
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The ultimate checklist for beginning your startup
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The small business website checklist
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3-point checklist for your small business plan
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The hidden costs of a SME: what to look out for
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Market research: the basics
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How to test if your business idea is a winner
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How to launch a product or service
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Get your business ready to access finance: what do you need?
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Questions to ask before becoming a franchisee
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Setting up your first online store
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IP for your start-up business – Frequently asked questions
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Starting an eCommerce business in South Africa
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Starting an e-commerce business in South Africa
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How to find the best business ideas
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3 important questions to ask before setting up your Facebook business page
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Can you get SME finance if you have a bad credit record?
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You need business finance – where do you start?
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Solving the challenge to access finance
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8 ways to build your customer base
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How to land your first customers
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How to create an investor presentation
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Cash flow tips for small businesses to survive rocky times
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What is in a name? 5 steps to choosing an excellent business name
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South Africa launches massive start-up initiative
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How to write a solid business plan
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Partnerships: should your start-up be in one?
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Five potential competitors and how to overcome them
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Partnerships: should your start-up be in one?
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The start-up ecosystem in South Africa
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How will you finance your small business?
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How to start a business with what you have
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Business models: which one to use for your start-up
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Starting an online business with no money
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How to create an investor presentation
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Co-working: the benefits
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Six myths about starting a small business
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Great idea? No funds: a guide to finding financing
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