According to the SA MSME Access to Finance Report 2025, the number of black-owned, women-owned and youth-led businesses have increased since 2018, and are now driving a much larger share of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium
For generations, South Africa’s small and medium-sized businesses have been the quiet engine behind our economy, creating jobs, supporting families, and building communities. Yet many of these businesses now face a silent crisis: as their
While South African entrepreneurs are growing increasingly sophisticated in planning for long-term growth and succession, a critical and often overlooked insurance gap is leaving a vast number of small and medium-sized businesses dangerously exposed. South
Brent Downard, Head of Credit at Merchant CapitalIn today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. Running a successful retail
By Mitchan Adams, Co-founder of venture builder Aions Creative TechnologySouth Africa’s startup ecosystem is often described as fragmented or underperforming. But in my view, it’s not broken. It’s just incomplete.Too often, the conversation starts at
South Africa’s small business sector contributes an estimated 34% to GDP and employs about 59% of the total workforce. Yet, despite their critical role in driving inclusive growth and innovation, only 6% of small, medium,
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
By Ginen Moodley | Director of Moodley AttorneysIn 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,
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
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
