Despite the important contribution small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) make to the economic growth of South Africa, the sector battles to access funding using traditional means...
Failure to optimise cash flow is one of the key reasons that could lead startups to shut their doors...
André de Beer, began his entrepreneurial career in 2005 when his family bought Megamaster, then a regional supplier of grills and fireplaces in the northern part of South Africa...
Failure to optimise cash flow is one of the key reasons that could lead startups to shut their doors...
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André de Beer, began his entrepreneurial career in 2005 when his family bought Megamaster, then a regional supplier of grills and fireplaces in the northern part of South Africa...
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MEST Africa continues its commitment to early-stage startups, investing in eleven teams from its 2019 graduating cohort...
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21 August is World Entrepreneurs' Day (WED). Designed to celebrate entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders around the world...
Colin Timmis 2 days ago
Even though 54% of South African consumers are swayed by social media when making fashion purchasing decisions, in-store shopping continues to grow...
16 Aug 2019
Taxpayer education and the cost of tax compliance remains a significant challenge for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs)...
14 Aug 2019
More than 70% of small businesses struggle to survive the first two years of operation, with poor cash flow management and insufficient funding...
14 Aug 2019
A short while ago I was honoured to be invited to the Economic Growth summit in Windhoek, Namibia...
Melkisedek-Shivute Ausiku 13 Aug 2019
Alternate lending, including fintech offerings, have a vital role to play in the future of our economy. But in the current environment, there is a cautionary tale for both want-to-be lenders and consumers...
Gary Palmer 12 Aug 2019
As a writer, editor, interviewer, moderator and columnist in the tech media world, Mike Butcher covers everything - from the smallest tech startups to the largest tech giants...
Evan-Lee Courie 7 Dec 2018
While government is stepping up to support small business more than ever before, the sector will not thrive unless entrepreneurs are also equipped with the financial tools to optimise their organisations - UCT Associate Professor Mark Graham...
UCT Graduate School of Business 7 Mar 2018
The Namibia Start-Up Festival for entrepreneurs, takes place this week, 9-10 June 2017, at the Warehouse Theatre in Windhoek...
5 Jun 2017
Disrupt Africa, an independent news portal with a keen eye on the African tech startup scene, released its first industry funding report...
Lauren Hartzenberg 16 Nov 2016
