Small Business

Most SMMEs don’t make it past their first year. This is worrying for an economy in which SMMEs are a vital part of growth. A range of reasons are given for what is stifling these businesses, from financing to access to markets, but one factor has been completely overlooked: Stress.

Read on below for some tips on all the documents you need to get a car as a small business owner.

Before you jump the gun and choose the first outsourcing company that piques your interest, you need to consider the following factors.

Below is some useful information on simple strategies to finance your small business.

If you are not sure how to start giving back, below are some top tips on how to do just that… without breaking the bank.

Having happy and satisfied employees is great for business and will put you two steps ahead of your competition.

Presentations are vital to small business owners who want to attract and retain new clients, so if you are looking to improve your skills in the area, read on below for some simple presentation tips and a list of presentation skills that every business owner should have.

Whether it’s a ‘eureka’ moment at three in the morning, or a persistent feeling that you’ve got a great small business idea, here’s some of the things you need to know to determine if you’re on to a good thing.

Below are just some of the reasons why you need a security control room for your small business.

Outlined below are just some of the advantages of having a medical aid as a small business owner.

So you want to start your own business but need a small business loan. Where do you look? Who can help?

WordPress is an amazingly large platform filled with incredible tools from useful plugins to intriguing extensions. It's a platform for bloggers, social media influencers, and increasingly, small business owners.

Due to a multitude of factors, such as slow economic growth coupled with a some-what uncertain political climate, small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) often face challenges with regard to obtaining equity funding.

Work on your negotiation skills and you will see your business grow from strength to strength.

The Xero report has gathered the top five priorities – as identified by South Africa’s small business owners.

Being smart with your money leads to smart business practices and you don’t need more reason than that to keep reading.

Despite reports of South Africa’s economic decline, there appears to be a significant rise in travel among small and medium enterprises, reports Flight Centre Business Travel.

According to a report by BANKSETA, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMEs) are estimated to provide employment to up to 60% of the South African labour force, yet the private sector has been slow to lend real support to struggling entrepreneurs.

I believe in starting as you intend to finish. And, if you wish to grow and thrive in our ever-demanding world, this is the mind-set you need to employ.

Here are six steps to ensure our start-ups successfully transition into sustainable SMEs.