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The Current Economic Environment and its Impact on SMEs Q4 2020
November 09, 2020The US elections have captured everyone’s attention recently, and the only good thing to come out of this all-consuming reality TV show? The Rand strengthening. Everyone knows that there are two sides to every story, and often it’s hard to appreciate the good without seeing the bad. Us South African’s definitely know a thing or…
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Business Advice | Blog
The SME’s Guide to Stocking up for Black Friday and Christmas in 2020
November 02, 2020With the 2020 festive season fast approaching, many SMEs are gearing up for their busiest business period – and it all begins with the larger-than-life precursor otherwise known as Black Friday. Here are six things to consider in preparation for the upcoming holiday period: 1. Forecast, forecast, forecast If you sell a manufactured product, it’s…
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Business Advice | Blog
6 Things Every SME Should Consider When Hiring Year-End Staff
October 30, 2020The holiday period can be an especially manic one for many SMEs. From Black Friday to Christmas, you may be in need of more manpower depending on the industry you’re in. But before you panic-hire a part-time team at the last minute, consider these six things: 1. Expectation vs reality If you’re expecting a potential…
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Accessing funding during Covid-19 and beyond
August 21, 2020EasyBiz Technologies + Bridgement webinar (July 2020) EasyBiz Technologies hosted a webinar with Bridgement that highlighted how businesses can best navigate and adapt to the “new norm”, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Daniel Golderg, CEO and founder of Bridgement, explored the various business funding options available to South Africa’s SMEs during Covid-19. The…
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Business Advice | Blog
Make your .ZA site compliant with Covid-19 regulations for free, in seconds
April 03, 2020If your business’s website domain is registered in the .ZA namespace – which, considering over 1.3-million domains currently are, is highly likely – you’ll know about the recent government regulations issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act. Namely, that all South African website owners must provide a link to the Department of Health’s Covid-19…
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Blog | Industry News
Key takeaways from the President’s State of the Nation Address for SMEs
February 14, 2020Capetown – President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation address on Thursday to demonstrate the government’s success in promoting the commercial sector, SMEs in particular. There are three key takeaways from his speech for business owners. Rapid increase in power generation The ongoing power outages are an issue affecting everyone in the country….
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Blog | Business Loans | Financing
What is a good credit score to get small business loans?
January 27, 2020Credit scores are an important factor for lenders in determining to offer a small business loan to an applicant. To lenders, your credit score reflects how well you handle money. They may interpret a low credit score as an applicant not possessing the proper skills to manage finances. Can I get a business loan with…
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Business Loans | Blog
How do business loans work in South Africa 2020?
January 21, 2020Knowing how business loans work in South Africa is key for every entrepreneur and business owner in the country. Most businesses will require some form of a loan or credit at least once in their lifetime. Small business loans give entrepreneurs to access capital to fund gaps in cash flow and to grow their business….
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