How to increase your business resilience
There’s a very good chance that you’ve been talking about resilience in and around your business and there is a good reason why. In a 2016 survey, Control Risks explained business resilience as “an organization being able to identify, analyze, and implement planning...
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5 Growth areas for your business in 2021
We all understand that growth is essential for any business. With that said, we also know that growth isn’t easy and many organizations struggle to find growth areas that work for them. If you’re currently struggling to grow your business or are looking for new...
Get ahead of your Black Friday Marketing
Anyone who is in the retail business or has previously owned a retail store of any kind will tell you that Black Friday - and the festive season as a whole - is the best time to grow your sales. And the numbers certainly don’t lie. A Geopoll survey showed that over...
Tips to boost your eCommerce sales on Cyber Monday
If your business is gearing up for Cyber Monday then you already know that your deals should be too good to resist. Whether you have a physical store or sell your products exclusively online, setting up for a Cyber Monday special is a crucial part of driving sales...
How to write the perfect business plan
Guest blog by Govchain Simply put, a business plan is a document that explains what your business is all about. It sets out what the business is planning to do, how it’s going to do it, and over what sort of timeline it’s planning to do it over. A good business plan...
It’s time for a business funding repayment holiday
As part of our continued commitment to support small businesses across South Africa, we’re doing everything we can to help you end off the year on a high note while also setting up your business for growth in 2021. Just as major bank payment holidays are coming to an...
Lulalend named one of the Inclusive Fintech 50
Lulalend is proud to announce that we have been named one of the winners in the 2020 Inclusive Fintech Awards. Inclusive Fintech 50 announced the 2020 cohort of companies driving inclusion and resilience for the 3 billion financially underserved people globally. An...
How to move your retail business online
If 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic is anything to go by, we know that in order to survive in business, one must adapt. If you’re a retailer, right now this means going digital. In this guide, we’ve unpacked the basics of what you need to know if you are looking to move...
7 Ways to manage your cashflow in your construction business
Having an effective cash flow system is the heartbeat of any successful business. This is especially true in a construction business where managing cash flow between different projects can mean the difference between success and failure of your business. We’ve put...
Gear up your business for growth
According to entrepreneur.com, growing a business is not an easy task, and especially under the current economic climate. When you’re expanding your business, it’s important to remember that whatever your plan, you should consider the ever-changing marketplace. We’ve...
A quick guide to Bridging Finance
What is Business bridging finance in South Africa? Business bridging finance, or a bridge loan, is a short-term loan that is typically taken out for a period of 2 weeks up to 12 months. This type of funding enables sudden or unexpected cash flow gaps to be plugged,...
