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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Increasing Your Business’s Resilience to Come Back Stronger
In the face of COVID-19 most businesses have already been taking some steps, out of pure necessity, to increase their resilience. However, as we settle into the uncertainty and prolonged semi-locked down period, we thought we would highlight the areas most experts...
Small Business Marketing Strategies: Google vs Facebook
Finding the best small business marketing strategies isn’t easy. But what if you don’t have a massive budget? Or, maybe you’re a small business owner who doesn’t have in-house marketing expertise. The good news is you can get started small. And a key step in that...
COVID-19 SME Support: Business Brightspot Listing
In this edition of the Business Brighspot blog, we’re covering two traditional South African SMEs who have taken a knock during lock down but have managed to keep their doors open. Imelda Kekana, The Muff'n Lady About your business We are an artisan bakery offering...
5 Digital Marketing Strategy Tips: COVID-19 SME Support
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing your customer’s behaviour. Studies show more people are shopping online than before the pandemic. And statistics reveal climbing internet traffic since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in March. But does this all what does this all...
Business Funding: Is Equipment Finance Right for Your SME?
Looking for equipment finance to grow your business? Equipment finance is one of the most common types of business funding. And if you’re in the market for this form of business funding, you have a few options available to you. The best type of equipment finance for...
Open For Business Campaign – SMME Support
A new countrywide SME support campaign will offer small businesses free marketing exposure, financial management tools, and support to digitally transform their business as they attempt to re-open following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. As a growing number of small...
