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...
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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...
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...
