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There are plenty of government and private organisations that offer funding for small businesses in South Africa. Most of these funds are meant to support previously disadvantaged South Africans namely…
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Takealot is an online shopping platform, or online market place designed to provide a wide range of consumer products. The company's business model is built on an online marketplace…
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South Africa’s technology industry is diverse. It covers areas such as broadcasting, local content, electronic media, postal services, telecommunications, and IT. Also, the country’s information and technology sector’s growth rate…
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As a business owner or entrepreneur it is essential that you decide the type of business structure for your business. Below are some of the common types of business…
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Most small businesses can register to be sole proprietors, private companies or closed corporations. However, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission CIPC no longer accepts the registration of closed…
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How important is customer service? When the question of what factors contribute to the success of a business arises, customer service is rarely left out. Providing excellent service and…
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According to smallbiztrends, “one-third of business owners admitted that running a company is harder than they initially thought”. It would be unreasonable to think that challenges faced by small…
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Passively waiting for sales to pick up without formulating a strategy to aid the process is like expecting a crowd of eager concert goers to sing along to a…
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On May 14, 2019 Stats SA released South Africa’s unemployment rate figures. The official number of South Africans who are unemployed is 6.2 million, out of this figure, 55.2%…
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If you are looking to improve or grow your business, one way you can do that is through business networking. What is business networking? Simply put, networking is a…
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The first step to finding a business partner is deciding whether you really need one or not. After careful consideration, you might realise that you don’t really need a…
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When customers fall in love with a business they are motivated to talk about it. Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool. Testimonials and success stories from customers…
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