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 setting up your business for growth in 2021 by offering you a repayment holiday now. Just as major bank...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
All you need to know from the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting
On Thursday, 17 September 2020, Governor Lesetja Kganyago read the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) statement. We are happy to see that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) held it’s key lending, or repo, rate at 3,5%. A low repo rate is good news for both...
Move your business online by following these essential steps
Guest blog by PayFast There's never been a more appropriate time to get your business online. The COVID-19 pandemic and the government's response of enforcing different levels of lockdown regulations have affected the economy hard. As a business owner, you know this...
Tips for the 2020/2021 tax season
The tax season is upon us once again and we want to help you get your business prepared for submission. Complying with your tax obligations as a small business has been made a lot easier over the past few years as SARS continues its efforts to ultimately digitize and...
5 Ways to support local businesses this Heritage Month
The move to Alert Level 2 means there has been a gradual increase in economic activity and for many SMEs, this was the first time they have been able to operate since March. While we are still practicing social distancing, there’s no better time to show our support...
Women in Business: Yolanda Sing, Chloe Consultants
Yolanda Sing Founder of Chloe Consultants The Business Chloe Consultants was founded by Yolanda Sing, a Senior Human Resource Executive who has worked extensively and internationally in 15 different countries. Her method for individual and organizational...
