5 Simple Ways to Generate PR for Your Small Business
PR is an ideal way to spread the word about your small business. That's why we're giving a R10 000 PR package to the winner of this year's SANTAM Women of the Future Awards. We've partnered with CN&CO to offer the prize. Below, CN&CO's Colin Ford writes about...
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COVID-19 Lockdown Level 3: What it Means for Your SME
On 1 June, the COVID-19 national lockdown shifts to level 3. This means more sectors can get back to work. If your SME will start trading again, you'll need to follow rules to keep your staff safe. In this guide, we've collected everything you need to know about...
These Awards Give Women Entrepreneurs Everything They Need to Change the World
Lindiwe Matlali teaches South African girls to code—through knitting. And thanks to Matlali’s efforts, more than 40 000 young people have learned to code. As the founder and CEO of Africa Teen Geeks, Matlali heads up the continent’s largest computer science...
6 Strategies Top Affiliates Use to Support SMEs During Covid-19
The coronavirus slowdown affects us all. But, it’s especially tough for South African business owners. Every day we speak with business owners who are struggling. They’re worried about paying salaries and sustaining their SMEs in a post-coronavirus world. In response,...
COVID-19 SME Support: Is the R100bn Scheme Right for Your SME?
Small businesses can now apply for the government's R100 billion COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme. If your turnover is less than R300 million, you qualify for this COVID-19 SME support programme. It is a joint initiative by the National Treasury and the banks. The South...
5 Ways to Rebuild Your SME During COVID-19
How do you even begin to rebuild your SME during COVID-19? Some business owners have had weeks without turnover. Others are not sure when they can start trading again. And even if you’re operating right now, you don’t know whether or not level 5 will force you to shut...
Reimagining a post COVID-19 access to market strategy
Business owners have gone through quite a journey with COVID-19 restrictions. Customers' needs have changed and South African regulations are evolving as we move from lockdown into lower levels of restriction. We chatted to Marc Ashton about reimagining an access to...
COVID-19 Level 4 Lockdown: 7 Things SMEs Need to Know
Are you starting to trade during level 4 COVID-19? If your SME is getting ready to operate, there are a few things you should know to protect your staff and keep your business open. For a detailed overview of Level 4, please see our guide. What does COVID-19 level 4...
Coronavirus SME Support: COVID-19 UIF Payments Deadline Extended
The UIF COVID-19 fund has received applications for 1.75 million workers. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has processed 59,000 applications for UIF payments during the lockdown, reports Moneyweb. Since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, the UIF has paid out...
SA’s Fintech Working Group Lets Startups Test New Products
A government body wants to make it easier for fintech firms to test new products that aren’t covered by existing regulations. Today, (23 April 2020), the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) called on SA finance companies and startups to apply for the...
Covid-19 SME Relief: Everything You Need Know About Your Options
Government and private sector have launched interventions to support your business during the coronavirus outbreak. On 22 April, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a set of new coronavirus relief measures. These include a R2bn support package for SMEs and spaza shop...
