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Getting Into an Enterprise Development Programme: What SMEs Need Ready

Enterprise development programmes pick businesses that make it easy to say yes. Here is who qualifies, what to have ready and how to stand out.

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CIPC Registration Explained: Company vs Sole Proprietor in South Africa

Sole proprietor or private company? What each means for liability, tax and funding, what CIPC registration costs, and how to register on BizPortal.

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Government Small Business Funding in South Africa: SEDFA, NEF, IDC, DSBD and More

SEDFA, the NEF, the IDC and DSBD programmes all fund small businesses, but mostly through loans with clear criteria. Here is who each one suits and how to get ready.

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