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Small Business Funding in South Africa - The Complete Guide

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February 11, 2022
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Purchase Order Funding: The Complete Guide

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Min Read
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February 11, 2022
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Finding Tenders & Purchase Orders Online

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February 10, 2022
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Business Finance Calculators

Merchant Cash Advance Calculator

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Min. 6 Months Trading
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Min. R40k Monthly Revenue
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Invoice Discounting Calculator

Trading History
Min. 6 Months Trading
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Min. R40k Monthly Revenue
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Low - Medium

Unsecured Loan Calculator

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Guides

How-To's

Festive season tips for SMEs: navigating success around industries

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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Boosting sales on Black Friday: a guide for SMEs

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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Startup Toolkit: Essential Steps to Launching Your Business

8 min read
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

How to start a solar business in South Africa

8 minutes
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Ashleigh B.
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Growth

The ultimate checklist for applying for funding through FundingHub

8 minutes
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

How do Purchase Orders Work for Small Businesses? Your Full guide

8 min
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

The SMEs guide to the loadsheddingverse

8 mins
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Small Business Tax Guide

15
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Merchant Cash Advance - Your full guide

15 min
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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

5 ways construction companies can increase sales – your full guide

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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Property Backed Finance – Your Full Guide

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Ashleigh B.
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How-To's

Purchase Order Funding - Your Full Guide

10 Min Read
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Ashleigh B.
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Opinion

The Hemp & Cannabis industry in South Africa – how to start your own business

5 Min Read
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Ashleigh B.
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Operations

Your Payroll Options as a South African Business Owner

7 Min Read
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Simon P.
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Tool

The Best Small Business Accounting Software for South African SME's

5 Min Read
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Simon P.
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How-To's

How to do Email Marketing in South Africa

6 Min Read
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Simon P.
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How-To's

How to Grow Your Online Store

8 Min Read
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Simon P.
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Operations

A Guide to BBBEE for Business Owners in South Africa

5 Min Read
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Ean B.
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Operations

SASRIA Cover: A Guide for Business Owners

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Simon P.
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Tuesday Tips

The best short-form business content out there. Go-on, read just one.

Close the Year Strong, Start the Next One Stronger

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Mastering Time Management for Maximum Productivity

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Cultivate a Problem-Solving Mindset

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Embrace the Power of Networking

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The value of stocking up well before the festive season

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Power of Data-Driven Decision-Making for SME Growth

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Mastering the Art of Customer-Centricity

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Embrace the Power of Adaptability

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

A Motivational Push for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Getting Back to Efficiency After the Holidays

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Power of Patience in Business

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Create a Memorable Experience

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Leverage Social Proof

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Value of Consistency

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Value of Building Strong Relationships

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Benefits of Consistent Social Media Posting

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Benefit of Listening to Your Customers

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

The Most Valuable Chocolate Chip Cookie in the World

Marketing
Simon P.

Stop Marketing. Start Connecting.

Marketing
Simon P.

Data: The Gold Mine Your Business Should be Using

Growth
Simon P.

4 Tips for Killer Content Marketing

Marketing
Simon P.

Bill Gates got lucky.

Entrepreneurship
Simon P.

The Growth of Warren Buffet's Wealth

Entrepreneurship
Simon P.

The Founder of Mailchimp's 3 Killer Tips for Startups

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Netflix vs YouTube: Who wears the bigger pants?

Technology
Ashleigh B.

Can you trademark the sound of an engine?

Marketing
Ashleigh B.

The Failure of Blackberry

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.

Finding the gap in the market with Yuppiechef

Technology
Ashleigh B.

Time, knowledge and Craigslist

Entrepreneurship
Ashleigh B.
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Posts

Franchise

Should You Start Your Own Business or Buy a Franchise in South Africa?

5
Min Read
December 9, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
How to find a business mentor

How to find the right business mentor

5
Min Read
September 17, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Top 5 short courses

Top 5 Short Courses for South African Small Business Owners

5
Min Read
August 28, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Top Industries in South Africa

The Top 5 Industries for SMEs in 2024

6
Min Read
August 28, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Franchise Funding

How to secure funding for a franchise

8
Min Read
August 28, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Working capital

How Much Working Capital Do I Need?

5
Min Read
May 7, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Funding

When is the Right Time to Apply for Funding?

5
Min Read
April 9, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Budget

Decoding the 2024 South African Budget: What it Means for SMEs

5
Min Read
March 22, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Navigating Tax Penalties in South Africa

Navigating Tax Penalties in SA: leveraging business loans to stay ahead

5
Min Read
February 14, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
Alternative finance: exploring non-traditional routes for small business funding

Alternative finance: 5 non-traditional routes for SME funding

5
Min Read
February 12, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
How to prepare your small business for the new year

How to prepare your small business for the new year

5
Min Read
January 16, 2024
by
Ashleigh B.
5 common myths about unsecured business loans

Debunking 5 common myths about unsecured business loans

5
Min Read
September 19, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
5 Major Purchase Order Pitfalls and Solutions

5 Major Purchase Order Pitfalls and Solutions for South African SMEs

5
Min Read
September 11, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
FundingHub case study - female business owner

FundingHub case study: Female business owner - BuyIt

5
Min Read
August 29, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Purchase Order Funding vs Invoice Discounting

Purchase Order Funding vs Invoice Discounting

8
Min Read
August 3, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Small business tax refresher course

Tax Tune-Up: A short refresher on all things small business tax

5
Min Read
July 25, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Startup vs established business in South Africa

What’s the difference between an established business and a startup in South Africa?

8
Min Read
July 4, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Redefining your business direction as an SME in South Africa

Redefining your business direction as an SME in South Africa

5
Min Read
June 21, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Company registration

Everything you need to know about CIPC company registration

8
Min Read
June 6, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
How to create a strong online presence for your SME

How to create a strong online presence for your SME

8
Min Read
May 16, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
What are the solar tax incentives for businesses in South Africa?

What are the solar tax incentives for businesses in South Africa?

8
Min Read
March 24, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Risks and rewards of a secured business loan

Risks & rewards of a secured business loan

6
Min Read
February 14, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
End of year checklist for small businesses

End-of-year checklist for small businesses

8
Min Read
December 13, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
Secured business loan

What assets can I use to get a secured business loan?

8
Min Read
January 27, 2023
by
Ashleigh B.
Merchant Cash Advance

What transactions can be used to get a Merchant Cash Advance?

5
Min Read
December 1, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
SME retail trends

SME retail trends making waves

3
Min Read
December 1, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
SME evolution

The evolution of SMEs & business finance

8
Min Read
December 1, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
Tactics for SME retailers

How can SA retailers catapult their businesses before the busy season?

8
Min Read
December 1, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
Property Backed Loan

Who offers property backed loans in SA?

6
Min Read
September 5, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
How long does PO funding take?

Purchase Order Funding – how long does it take?

3
Min Read
August 25, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
POF lenders in South Africa

Top 10 Purchase Order Funding Lenders in South Africa

8
Min Read
August 11, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
10WaysWholesalerscanincreasesales

10 ways wholesalers can increase sales in South Africa

5
Min Read
March 3, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
Budget Speech 2022 South Africa - impact on SMEs

Budget Speech 2022 - the highlights and setbacks for SMEs

4
Min Read
March 1, 2022
by
Ashleigh B.
A man wearing two different colour shoes

How to Compare Business Loans

Min Read
February 28, 2022
by
Fiona M.
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Business Credit Score vs Personal Credit Score: The Differences & Importance Explained

Min Read
February 28, 2022
by
Fiona M.
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The Gig Economy: Why Small Businesses Should Care

Min Read
February 28, 2022
by
Ean B.
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