Start & Grow in South Africa

How to start, register, fund and grow a small business in South Africa, including B-BBEE, ESD and supplier development.

B-BBEE for Small Businesses: What an EME or QSE Needs to Know

If your turnover is under R10 million, B-BBEE is a short admin task. Here is how EMEs and QSEs prove…

2 days ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

How to Start a Business in South Africa: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Registering a company in South Africa now takes a day and costs under R200. Here is the order to do…

3 months ago

The Ultimate Startup Success Guide for New Business Owners: 10 Things to Focus On to Thrive

Starting a business is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. You’re full of ideas, but the to-do list never ends.…

1 year ago

Rare Traits of a High-Impact New Business Owner: 15 Game-Changing Qualities That Matter

Starting a business is challenging, but making a real impact—that’s on a whole other level. While most aspiring entrepreneurs zero…

1 year ago

The Ultimate Guide for Startup Entrepreneurs: Building a Solid Foundation for Success

Are you a startup entrepreneur looking to build a solid foundation for success? Look no further! In this ultimate guide,…

3 years ago

Why Being Persuasive Is More Important than Having a Great Idea

Lots of entrepreneurs have great ideas. The successful ones know how to sell them. By Aytekin Tank June 30, 2020 Opinions…

4 years ago

6 Ways to Start a Business With the Skills You Already Have

Start your business with no upfront cost in as little as seven days. By Terry Rice June 10, 2022 https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/6-ways-to-start-a-business-with-the-skills-you-already-have/429178 There…

4 years ago