Entrepreneurship Matters

New data reveals who in the MSME space is getting funded and who is being left behind

Finfind, South Africa’s leading online access to finance solution for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has released the highly anticipated SA MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 in partnership with African Bank.  This second edition...

Culture of compliance: Making compliance practical for SMMEs and Start-ups

By Ginen Moodley | Director of Moodley Attorneys In the dynamic world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) and startups, compliance is often seen as a burdensome obligation rather than a strategic necessity. For many entrepreneurs, especially...

The Cashflow Crisis: How Late Payments Threaten South African SMEs and How to Overcome It.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, but for South African small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is often the biggest challenge. Late payments from clients can cause severe financial strain, making it difficult to pay suppliers...

From One Car to a R1 Billion Fleet: The Rise of Pace Car Rental

In an era where scaling a business is tougher than ever, South Africa’s Pace Car Rental has defied the odds—growing from a single vehicle in 2006 to a fleet of 5,000 cars valued at over R1 billion. This homegrown success story isn’t just about...

How not to end up with nothing when you sell your business

Author: Rowan De Klerk, CEO of The CFO Centre South Africa Most South African business owners are in for a rude awakening when it comes time to sell. Despite years —often decades —of hard work, many walk away with little more than the satisfaction of...

Unlocking AI potential for South African SMEs: How corporate ESD funds can fuel growth-generative innovation

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment, where the transformative power of AI intersects with the urgent need for economic revitalisation. While AI holds immense promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a strategic...

South Africa’s Economy in Motion: Wise Move Releases 2025 Migration Report

Wise Move, South Africa’s leading tech-enabled moving platform, has released its inaugural 2025 Migration Report, offering new insight into the residential and economic mobility patterns shaping the country. The report is based on proprietary data...

YES partners with Sanlam to launch innovative youth supply development initiative

The Youth Employment Service (YES) and Sanlam have partnered to launch an exciting initiative to support 60 youth-owned businesses across South Africa’s creative, green, and digital economy sectors. This partnership marks a logical next step in...

The impact of Local Supporting Local: LIFT’S win-win game plan

President Ramaphosa’s announcement of a R20 billion fund to empower small businesses in the country at the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), underscores the importance of South Africa’s approximate 3 million SMMEs. SMMEs have long been...
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