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New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

15 Apr 2025

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

31 Mar 2025

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Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Media24 Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

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Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

Lula Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

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Regenesys and Access Bank launch 2025 Womenpreneur Pitch & Match

The Publicity Workshop Regenesys and Access Bank launch 2025 Womenpreneur Pitch & Match

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Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

Zungu Investments Company Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

21 Jul 2025

Beyond 67 minutes: SMEs hold the key to lasting community upliftment

Business Partners Limited Beyond 67 minutes: SMEs hold the key to lasting community upliftment

18 Jul 2025

Get ready, Africa’s number 1 entrepreneurial event is back, bigger and unmissable

NSBC.Africa Get ready, Africa’s number 1 entrepreneurial event is back, bigger and unmissable

17 Jul 2025

Igniting youth potential: A call to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs

SAICA Igniting youth potential: A call to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs

15 Jul 2025

3rd AfCFTA Conf 2025 | MSMEs: Catalysts for Trade | 24-25 July | Radisson Blu, Sandton, SA

MILLA SA 3rd AfCFTA Conf 2025 | MSMEs: Catalysts for Trade | 24-25 July | Radisson Blu, Sandton, SA

11 Jul 2025

Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

Edge Growth Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

10 Jul 2025

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

Thinkroom Consulting Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

9 Jul 2025

Absa powers youth potential as headline partner of the NextGen Impact Summit in Mpumalanga

Brandscapers Absa powers youth potential as headline partner of the NextGen Impact Summit in Mpumalanga

9 Jul 2025

Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

MyDough Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

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Industry research positions brands as thought leaders

Industry research positions brands as thought leaders

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Xero’s State of Small Business report: The role of technology SME growth

Xero’s State of Small Business report: The role of technology SME growth

16 Oct 2024

Female entrepreneurship in South Africa is flourishing, survey finds

Female entrepreneurship in South Africa is flourishing, survey finds

20 Sep 2024

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

16 Sep 2024

A missing link in your side hustle's path to growth

A missing link in your side hustle's path to growth

10 Jul 2024

South Africa's entrepreneurial sector suffers post-pandemic, report finds

South Africa's entrepreneurial sector suffers post-pandemic, report finds

9 Feb 2024

South Africa's small businesses are struggling in digital progression, report finds

South Africa's small businesses are struggling in digital progression, report finds

4 Dec 2023

SMEs at the forefront of hybrid work transformation in SA, new survey reveals

SMEs at the forefront of hybrid work transformation in SA, new survey reveals

4 Oct 2023

Small SA businesses display resilience: Key findings from Mastercard's latest SME Confidence Index

Small SA businesses display resilience: Key findings from Mastercard's latest SME Confidence Index

27 Sep 2023

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95% of SMEs to retain hybrid work policies

22 Sep 2023

New research from Xero unveils 3 main concerns for SA SMEs

New research from Xero unveils 3 main concerns for SA SMEs

16 May 2023

Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

Zungu Investments Company 21 Jul 2025

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New report reveals massive revolution in entrepreneur education in SA

22 Feb 2023

A look at the trends that will drive the development of the SA SME sector in 2023

A look at the trends that will drive the development of the SA SME sector in 2023

Business Partners Limited 13 Feb 2023

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SMEs in SA need more government investment in digital skills and innovation

Colin Timmis 9 Feb 2023

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New report: Local small businesses the lifeline of SA economy

6 Dec 2022

Source: Dambisa Maqoga. Top economist and leader of the Pan-African Investment and Research Services team, Dr Iraj Adedian and chief marketing officer of Proudly SA, Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi.

Localisation is the key to expansion, security and survival for specific industries, study shows

Katja Hamilton 20 Oct 2022

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Early-stage entrepreneurial activity in SA surges by 62% over the past 2 years

13 Oct 2022

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B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

Safiyya Patel and Tebogo Moloko 18 Aug 2022

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State of SA entrepreneurship: More early-stage startups growing into established businesses

21 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Philip Myburgh, head of trade and Afrca-China at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank launches first-ever biannual African trade index

7 Jun 2022

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Policy reforms key to enabling environment for entrepreneurs

19 Jan 2022

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Pamphlets are still a powerful marketing tool

23 Nov 2021

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2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report released

27 Sep 2021

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South Africa's proposed Startup Act to be revealed soon

14 Sep 2021

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Join the pledge to support fair working conditions across the gig economy

9 Sep 2021

Applications open for 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

Applications open for 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

24 Jun 2021

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