Entrepreneurship Matters

There is a small business funding readiness crisis in SA – the missing link in MSME growth

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 Enterprises) funding...

ASI unveils 300 million Rand ETA Search Fund to drive employment and economic growth in SA

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 founders...

Uncovering South African Entrepreneurs’ Hidden Business Risks

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...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

Brent Downard, Head of Credit at Merchant Capital In 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...

South Africa’s startup ecosystem isn’t broken. It’s incomplete

By Mitchan Adams, Co-founder of venture builder Aions Creative Technology South 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...

Redefining small business success could be the shift we need to drive real economic progress in South Africa

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, and micro enterprises...

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...
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