COVID-19 SME Support: Business Brightspot Listing
Small businesses owners are often wearing so many hats that they don't have enough time to take on big, strategic thinking. In the current climate we have seen some incredible transformations done either on-the-go or through a complete pivot. In this edition of the...
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Business Funding: An overview of how SME’s can access funding in SA
Searching for business funding for your SME can be a complicated journey. But it doesn’t need to be. In this post, you’ll learn more about the most common ways you can get business funding in South Africa. Jump to the section to learn more about: How to find COVID-19...
COVID-19 SME Support Guide: How to Grow During a Crisis
Are you unsure about how to run your business during COVID-19? You aren’t alone. Business owners tell us they’re feeling uncertain about the future. That’s why we partnered with the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) to create this Back to Business guide for South...
COVID-19 SME Support: Business Brightspot Listing
Small businesses have inspiring stories to share, even during the most difficult times. In this edition of the Business Brighspot blog, we’re covering three South African SMEs that moved fast to respond during COVID-19. Kallie Mamba About your business We manufacture...
This Young Entrepreneur Will Inspire You to Take the Leap
Back in primary school, as her classmates jostled all around her on the playground, Boitumelo Moroe was getting ready to start her first business. “From a young age, I fully understood the value of money and profit. I was that school girl always finding something 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...
Coping with COVID-19: Tips and Advice from a Business Coach
This is a time of major uncertainty for business owners. We invited Charmaine Soobramoney, a personal development and business coach, to share her thoughts on some of the issues raised by our community. Charmaine has a diverse set of skills and experience. Her focus...
Applying for Coronavirus UIF Benefits? Here’s Everything Your SME Needs to Know
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has set aside R30 billion to help South African workers in distress due to the coronavirus. If you’re a qualifying SME, your employees will get no less than R3,500 per month. However, many business owners are struggling to access the...
