The experts weigh in on what small business owners can expect in 2012… “The short-term global economic outlook is negative. Things are going to become darker before they become lighter.” While these words from American economist Nouriel Roubini are not ones we’d hope to start 2012 off on, they are well backed by evidence of [...]
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Re-invigorate your business
Is now the time to breathe some new life into your business? When Steve Jobs died earlier this year, the world went into mourning for the loss of one of the greatest technological innovators of our time. While there is no doubt about Jobs’ technical prowess, perhaps one of his greatest achievements was his business [...]
Curing the mischief
These were the words of Minister Trevor Manuel as he opened a presentation at the World Economic Forum on Africa on 5 May, with the topic of the morning centering on challenges and solutions for financing business innovation in the SME market. With how big business can support small business being a key theme, [...]
Microsoft SA unveils BEE deal
Following a tough selection process, four SMEs have been selected to join Microsoft’s R475-million Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEEE) Equity Equivalence programme, with the blessing of the DTI.
Financial fitness for entrepreneurs
Make sure you pay enough attention to some core financial management issues…
Finding Finance
The availability of finance is crucial for SMME development, but tight credit conditions have made access to finance all the more difficult. Read on for some advice and options…
Financing your vehicle
The way you choose to finance your vehicles can have a substantial impact on cash flow, your tax bill and balance sheet…
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For small business owners the sea of changes to our labour laws expected this year will have all sorts of ripples. In an effort to help you keep pace with these modifications – and plan for them – in our latest issue we unpacks what’s on the cards this year. And as the 2012 progresses, [...]
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