Featured Content

Embrace the Future: Change management for SMEs

Build My Business Human Resources

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “There is nothing permanent except change.” As a business owner, you have two choices. Firstly, you can be overwhelmed by the certainty of change, or you can plan for it.…

Read More...
Recent News & Features
Ad Artwork
CONNECT MY BUSINESS more

Business Partnerships to Consider

Business partnerships can either be a good or a bad choice for your business. Whether it has a positive or negative outcome depends on a…

September 16th, 2024

How to Make a Budget Before You Start

When starting a business, it’s crucial to be prepared for both the initial startup costs and the ongoing expenses. A budget is an essential tool…

August 20th, 2024

How to Manage Inventory Levels for Improved Business Performance

Managing inventory levels effectively is crucial for the success of any business. Whether you’re a retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer, maintaining the right inventory levels can…

April 10th, 2024

10 eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2024

If you run an online store, then staying up to date with the latest eCommerce trends is important. While we can’t predict exactly what 2024…

March 13th, 2024

Is Franchise Entrepreneurship right for you?

Franchise entrepreneurship holds significant appeal in South Africa, offering a well-trodden path to success. With numerous franchise opportunities available, aspiring business owners have a plethora…

February 28th, 2024

Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa

Empowering Communities: The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa Have you ever dreamed of launching a business that not only generates profit but also…

February 21st, 2024

MTN Business Celebrates SME Excellence – awarding Kevinot Farming

MTN Business has announced Kevinot Farming from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape as the distinguished winner of its SME JumpStarter campaign. This strategic initiative, aligned…

December 14th, 2023

Survival and Success in the Tech business Requires Grit and Determination from Women Entrepreneurs, says the MTN SA Foundation

One lesson that entrepreneurs must quickly learn is that survival and growth depend on being nimble and ready to adapt to changing markets. This talent…

October 25th, 2023

How To Drive Traffic To Your eCommerce Website

If you run an eCommerce website, you need to generate traffic to make sales. The trouble is, eCommerce is insanely competitive, so getting enough relevant…

June 30th, 2023

Everything You Need To Know About Cash Flow

One of the most important elements of a successful business is healthy cash flow. Without this, any business will struggle to operate properly. Cash flow…

June 21st, 2023

Youth Entrepreneurship in South Africa (Continued)

Youth entrepreneurship in South Africa is key to economic growth and empowerment. Young people shape the future of South Africa, so investing in and focusing…

June 15th, 2023

6 Must-Haves for SME Business Websites

Your website is your business’s most important online asset. It’s where you drive traffic from your marketing channels, and it’s where you convert people into…

June 13th, 2023

Accounting Automation Tools

There are many different ways that business owners can use technology to work smarter. One of the best is with the right accounting automation tools.…

June 5th, 2023

Forms of Business Ownership Structures in South Africa

If you’re going to start a business in South Africa, then you need to know what different forms of business ownership structures exist. The type…

May 30th, 2023

NYDA Business Funding for SMEs in SA

If you’re a young entrepreneur in need of funding, then the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) could offer the ideal opportunity.  NYDA business funding helps…

May 16th, 2023

South African Township Business Ideas in 2024

Townships are busy places, full of people and business opportunities. If you’re interested in running your own business and becoming your own boss, then there…

May 11th, 2023

Four Financing Options to Start a Business in SA

One of the biggest initial challenges of starting a business is gaining funding. You need capital to get your business off the ground, but finding…

April 21st, 2023

Developing a Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

You can’t start a business without a solid business plan in place. Your business plan is the essential roadmap you will use to understand how…

April 14th, 2023

Website Problems Your Business Needs To Address

A great website is paramount to the success of any kind of business. Your website is often the first impression new customers have of your…

April 13th, 2023

Complete Guide To Legal and Regulatory Compliance for SMEs

One of the fundamental parts of running a business is understanding what laws and regulations you need to follow. No matter the industry you’re in…

April 11th, 2023

Female Entrepreneurship in SA: Challenges and Breakthroughs

Nearly one in every four female African entrepreneurs has innovated in some way. This shows just how much potential female entrepreneurs have to offer in…

March 29th, 2023

SA Government Funding Initiatives for SMEs

SMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, which is why various government funding initiatives exist to help support the development of small businesses. Whether…

March 21st, 2023

Funding Options for Small Business Startups in SA

You need money to start a business. While this can be a tricky part of getting your business off the ground, the good news is…

March 20th, 2023

Youth Entrepreneurship in South Africa

Youth unemployment is a major challenge in South Africa today. With increasing numbers of young people being unable to find work, there is a rising…

March 16th, 2023

Why Your Business Needs a Payment Gateway

If your business isn’t online yet, then it’s probably a good idea to change that. Any kind of retailer can extend its operations online to…

March 14th, 2023

Guide to Building a Small Business Website

Your website is your small business’s most important online asset. It’s where you’ll drive all of your marketing traffic, and it’s where customers will make…

March 13th, 2023

Business Partnerships to Consider

Business partnerships can either be a good or a bad…

September 16th, 2024

How to Make a Budget Before You Start

When starting a business, it’s crucial to be prepared for…

August 20th, 2024

How to Manage Inventory Levels for Improved Business Performance

Managing inventory levels effectively is crucial for the success of…

April 10th, 2024

10 eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2024

If you run an online store, then staying up to…

March 13th, 2024

Is Franchise Entrepreneurship right for you?

Franchise entrepreneurship holds significant appeal in South Africa, offering a…

February 28th, 2024

Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa

Empowering Communities: The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa…

February 21st, 2024

MTN Business Celebrates SME Excellence – awarding Kevinot Farming

MTN Business has announced Kevinot Farming from Matatiele in the…

December 14th, 2023

How To Drive Traffic To Your eCommerce Website

If you run an eCommerce website, you need to generate…

June 30th, 2023

Everything You Need To Know About Cash Flow

One of the most important elements of a successful business…

June 21st, 2023

Youth Entrepreneurship in South Africa (Continued)

Youth entrepreneurship in South Africa is key to economic growth…

June 15th, 2023

6 Must-Haves for SME Business Websites

Your website is your business’s most important online asset. It’s…

June 13th, 2023

Accounting Automation Tools

There are many different ways that business owners can use…

June 5th, 2023

Forms of Business Ownership Structures in South Africa

If you’re going to start a business in South Africa,…

May 30th, 2023

NYDA Business Funding for SMEs in SA

If you’re a young entrepreneur in need of funding, then…

May 16th, 2023

South African Township Business Ideas in 2024

Townships are busy places, full of people and business opportunities.…

May 11th, 2023

Four Financing Options to Start a Business in SA

One of the biggest initial challenges of starting a business…

April 21st, 2023

Developing a Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

You can’t start a business without a solid business plan…

April 14th, 2023

Website Problems Your Business Needs To Address

A great website is paramount to the success of any…

April 13th, 2023

Female Entrepreneurship in SA: Challenges and Breakthroughs

Nearly one in every four female African entrepreneurs has innovated…

March 29th, 2023

SA Government Funding Initiatives for SMEs

SMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, which is…

March 21st, 2023

Funding Options for Small Business Startups in SA

You need money to start a business. While this can…

March 20th, 2023

Youth Entrepreneurship in South Africa

Youth unemployment is a major challenge in South Africa today.…

March 16th, 2023

Why Your Business Needs a Payment Gateway

If your business isn’t online yet, then it’s probably a…

March 14th, 2023

Guide to Building a Small Business Website

Your website is your small business’s most important online asset.…

March 13th, 2023
BUILD MY BUSINESS more

Embrace the Future: Change management for SMEs

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “There is nothing permanent except change.” As a business owner, you have two choices. Firstly, you can be overwhelmed by…

October 3rd, 2024

How to Tackle the 5 Challenges Every Expanding Business Faces

Growing a business comes with plenty of challenges. But don’t worry, with the right strategies, you can prepare for these challenges and tackle them head-on.…

June 12th, 2024

10 eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2024

If you run an online store, then staying up to date with the latest eCommerce trends is important. While we can’t predict exactly what 2024…

March 13th, 2024

Guide to Hiring Interns and Entry-Level Employees

Hiring interns and entry-level employees can be useful for any growing business. These hires are more affordable, and when you hire strategically, you can often…

June 26th, 2023

Personalisation: The Secret Customer Retention Strategy

Customer retention is important for any business. It helps you gain more long-term value from each customer. And what’s one of the best ways to…

June 19th, 2023

How Follow-Ups Can Help You Retain Customers

When you start a new business or release a new product, you’ll be mainly focused on attracting new customers. While customer acquisition is important, customer…

June 6th, 2023

Guide to Creating a Training Program for Employees

Employee training programs can help you achieve greater productivity and efficiency in the workplace. There’s always value in teaching your employees new skills, so focusing…

May 26th, 2023

HR Tools and Solutions You Can Implement in a Week

Managing HR for your business can be incredibly time-consuming. HR involves many different tasks, which can take hours if done manually. By using the right…

May 25th, 2023

How Training Can Help Ease the Tax Burden for SMEs

Running a small business is tough. There’s a lot you need to spend money on to get started. And when you do generate a profit,…

May 22nd, 2023

Guide to Hiring Temporary Employees for SMEs

Committing to full-time, permanent staff can be a major decision for SMEs. One alternative is to take on temporary employees to help your business fill…

May 18th, 2023

Customer Service Training for Employees & Benefits

Investing in customer service training for employees is one of the most important things any business can do. Excellent customer service is invaluable, and providing…

April 28th, 2023

How to Improve Employee Engagement for SMEs

Your business’s workforce is critical to its success. One of the most important aspects of hiring employees is making sure you keep them engaged with…

April 12th, 2023

Customer Service Can Help You Get Business

There’s a lot that goes into growing your business, such as perfecting your product and running great marketing campaigns. However, none of this will help…

April 6th, 2023

Grow Your Business with Google Digital Skills

As a small business owner in today’s world, you need to know how to market your business online. Google is the first place that many…

March 29th, 2023

5 Free Online Courses Every Entrepreneur Should Take

These days, learning has become a lot more accessible thanks to online courses. As an entrepreneur, there are hundreds of courses out there that can…

March 28th, 2023

SME Guide to Hiring the Best Employees

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important tasks you’ll face when growing your small business. The people behind your business play a…

March 23rd, 2023

Employment Equity Laws Every SME Should Know

There’s a lot to consider when you hire staff for your business. Besides all the processes involved in screening and hiring the right candidates, you…

March 22nd, 2023

How Follow-Up Calls Can Help You Retain Customers

It costs a lot more to acquire new customers than it does to retain your existing ones. By using the right customer retention strategies, your…

March 8th, 2023

Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses

It can cost businesses five times more to acquire new customers than it does to retain their existing ones. This is why having the right…

March 7th, 2023

Embrace the Future: Change management for SMEs

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “There is nothing permanent except…

October 3rd, 2024

How to Tackle the 5 Challenges Every Expanding Business Faces

Growing a business comes with plenty of challenges. But don’t…

June 12th, 2024

10 eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2024

If you run an online store, then staying up to…

March 13th, 2024

Guide to Hiring Interns and Entry-Level Employees

Hiring interns and entry-level employees can be useful for any…

June 26th, 2023

Personalisation: The Secret Customer Retention Strategy

Customer retention is important for any business. It helps you…

June 19th, 2023

How Follow-Ups Can Help You Retain Customers

When you start a new business or release a new…

June 6th, 2023

Guide to Creating a Training Program for Employees

Employee training programs can help you achieve greater productivity and…

May 26th, 2023

HR Tools and Solutions You Can Implement in a Week

Managing HR for your business can be incredibly time-consuming. HR…

May 25th, 2023

How Training Can Help Ease the Tax Burden for SMEs

Running a small business is tough. There’s a lot you…

May 22nd, 2023

Guide to Hiring Temporary Employees for SMEs

Committing to full-time, permanent staff can be a major decision…

May 18th, 2023

Customer Service Training for Employees & Benefits

Investing in customer service training for employees is one of…

April 28th, 2023

How to Improve Employee Engagement for SMEs

Your business’s workforce is critical to its success. One of…

April 12th, 2023

Customer Service Can Help You Get Business

There’s a lot that goes into growing your business, such…

April 6th, 2023

Grow Your Business with Google Digital Skills

As a small business owner in today’s world, you need…

March 29th, 2023

5 Free Online Courses Every Entrepreneur Should Take

These days, learning has become a lot more accessible thanks…

March 28th, 2023

SME Guide to Hiring the Best Employees

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important…

March 23rd, 2023

Employment Equity Laws Every SME Should Know

There’s a lot to consider when you hire staff for…

March 22nd, 2023

How Follow-Up Calls Can Help You Retain Customers

It costs a lot more to acquire new customers than…

March 8th, 2023

Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses

It can cost businesses five times more to acquire new…

March 7th, 2023
Manage My Business more

As your business grows, you will need more staff, equipment, money and technology tools and applications. There are a range of tech tools that you can get but the most important thing to consider is…

Cloud-based services are a good way for small businesses to sort out their IT needs without spending a lot of money. As your company grows, resources become limited, and this can lead to needing more…

Mobile connectivity solutions can help improve your business’ functionality. It can help you run your business outside the office. At its most basic, mobile solutions allow you to use them while you’re out and about…

The increased use of technology and everything being online makes security and privacy vital. If your business uses tools such as Wi-Fi, online collaboration tools or any unified online platform, you need to get a…

Conducting a risk analysis is vital for protecting your business against potential threats. While you can’t control what risks and events might occur around your business, you can take all necessary steps to help prevent…

In today’s digital world, SMEs need to embrace technology if they want to stay competitive. Whether you run a small shop or a growing consultancy firm, investing in the right tech can streamline your operations,…

Technology is always changing, which means there are constantly new use cases and tech solutions being developed. One major area in which businesses now use technology is customer service. Technology plays a crucial role in…

Recognising the critical demand for reliable backup power solutions amid South Africa’s persistent load-shedding challenges, MTN Business, in collaboration with Huawei and Verteco, has launched the Power-M inverter and battery solar solution. Tailored for small…

Managing employees is often one of the most time-consuming tasks for any business. With the right human resource and employee management automation tools, small businesses can save plenty of time and effort. All this while…

When it comes to setting up your business communications, there are many different options to consider. Using a mobile PABX is one of the smartest choices for modern businesses. A mobile PABX for businesses lets…

There are many tricks and tactics SMEs can use to make marketing more efficient and more effective. One of the best approaches is to use email marketing automation. Email marketing automation is designed to ensure…

As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. While you might not think you have the time to dive into your sales data, performing a detailed sales data analysis can be…

Chat GPT is one of the biggest and most exciting tech developments right now. The AI-powered chatbot understands natural language text and can use this to generate all kinds of different responses. As a small…

Technology is constantly developing and evolving. While this affects our lives in many different ways, modern technology is significantly impacting SMEs. New tech developments are helping SMEs grow faster, become more profitable, and access a…

When it comes to setting your business up with the right productivity tools, Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular options. It’s also one of the smartest choices, as the subscription includes a host…

Starting an online business is one of the best ways to make money these days. If you’re interested in running a business online, then you’ll probably look towards e-commerce. New to e-commerce or unsure where…

Big data refers to large and complex data sets that traditional information systems couldn’t manage. With advancements in technology, SMEs now have greater access to big data. This can help businesses in many different ways.…

If you want to maximize sales and revenue, then it’s important to consider Customer Loyalty. Instead of only looking towards attracting new customers, focusing on your existing customers can help you boost sales and build…

Managing your business’s payroll can be a time-consuming and complicated task. Yet, getting it right is essential for the smooth operation of any business. One of the best solutions for payroll management is automation. When…

Email Marketing Automation is one of the best ways to save time and ensure you target your email list with the most relevant, impactful content. This helps your email marketing strategy generate better engagement and…

Technology plays a major role in business today. As a small business, there are many different ways that technology can transform your operations. One important thing to note is how much more accessible technology has…

Understanding the customer journey is a vital part of running a business. The better you can streamline and optimise this journey, the more sales your business will be able to make.  One of the great…

If you run a business, then you need to keep it up to date with the right tools. Luckily, there are plenty of free and affordable tech tools that can modernise the way any business…

As a business owner, you need to constantly make decisions. Using data analytics will ensure these decisions are smarter, more informed, and have a better chance of achieving a positive outcome.  In today’s online world,…

Running a business today requires the right online collaboration tools. You’ll need to be able to communicate with your colleagues, share files, and collaborate on different documents. If you’re working remotely or your teams are…

Today’s business environment is evolving at a rapid pace. New tech solutions are being rolled out every day, and the way customers interact with businesses is always changing. If you don’t modernise and embrace this…

You need to monitor the right metrics to run a successful website. If you don’t know how your website is performing, and how visitors are interacting with your website, then you won’t know how to…

There are a lot of time-consuming tasks that small businesses face each day. By using the right software, automating these tasks is totally possible. One of the best ways to apply automation to any kind…

Feature My Business

Are you inspired by the dedication, innovation, and resilience of small businesses in South Africa? Do you know a small business that deserves recognition for its outstanding contributions to its community and industry? Now is…

The Molteno Institute and MTN support teachers, and students across the country In 2020, the South African adult illiteracy rate was 10%. While this was a small improvement compared to the previous year, and a…