ARTICLES RELATING TO SME

SA, Zim pledge to boost SMEs

2012-10-18 07:58

SA and Zimbabwe have agreed to boost development of small enterprises and co-operatives in both countries, the trade and industry department says.

ANC is 'anti-small business'

2012-08-14 08:50

The ANC has cultivated an anti-small business environment in favour of politically-connected big businesses, Democratic Alliance Parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says.

Late payments create SME credit risk

2012-07-10 12:10

Big firms and state bodies are taking longer to pay small and medium enterprises, creating significantly higher credit risks, says Cape Business Times.

Oxfam launches emerging markets SME fund

2012-01-23 12:32

Aid agency Oxfam says it has started a $100m fund with an asset management firm to assist small and medium enterprises in developing countries.

Sacci: Gordhan's budget must help SMEs

2011-10-24 14:02

The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it expects Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to provide support for enterprises in the mini budget.

Transport charter is leaking air

2011-10-02 14:05

October is transport month but black entrepreneurs in the trucking business are up in arms that the government has done little to enforce the industry's empowerment charter.

Google initiative to aid SMEs

2011-07-19 18:24

Google's newly-launched Engage project will help small businesses enjoy more support from professionals who provide them with web-based services.

New fund to aid small business

2011-07-06 18:36

The National Empowerment Fund has started an enterprise development facility to assist small and medium firms.

Labour laws hamper SMEs: survey

2011-05-09 12:00

Small businesses in South Africa are hobbled by rigorous labour laws and a lack of skilled recruits, a new survey has found.

Small businesses still under pressure

2011-01-20 09:51

A survey has found that a large portion of small businesses suffered a slump in profits and are squeezed by market uncertainty.

Rate cut a fillip for small business

2010-09-12 14:25

The rate cut will breathe new life into BEE investors and SMEs, many of which have been collapsing under the weight of a stunted economic recovery.

800 Club fights for franchisees

2010-05-10 10:38

The Franchise Association of SA, which has long been viewed as the champion of big franchise operators, is now gearing up to also fight for small, vulnerable franchisees.

 

It's not about MBAs

2012-08-16 12:37

Marilize van Niekerk tells how sheer determination helped her move from being a humble clerk to owning her own business.

Entrepreneur's growth struggle

2012-08-13 09:40

Young entrepreneur Sifiso Dlamini's sneaker start-up shows the perils of starting a small business in South Africa.

Fired-up staff key to successful firms

2012-07-19 15:17

It is no longer just a cliche, businesses with committed and motivated employees can significantly increase their operating income, according to a survey.

Compliance and risk management for SMEs

2012-07-02 15:42

PSG Konsult Corporate discusses identifying and implementing an effective programme to ensure SMEs are compliant with the new Companies Act and the impact of non-compliance.

Standard targets Africa’s SME sector

2011-11-17 15:33

Standard Bank is now financing small and medium enterprises, tapping into a lucrative segment that was previously ignored by mainstream lenders.

SMME financing bodies to merge

2011-10-27 11:03

The cabinet has approved the joining up of entities such as Khula and the Apex Fund which finance small, medium and micro enterprises.

Massmart, SABS sign deal to aid SMEs

2011-10-11 13:58

Massmart and the SA Bureau of Standards have agreed on an initiative to help small and medium enterprises improve their product quality.

Mobile ATM man scoops SME prize

2011-09-26 06:59

Marc Sternberg, the founder of mobile ATM service Spark ATM Systems, has won the Business Partners and Sanlam Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Nafcoc boss fired ‘over Gallagher deal’

2011-08-14 11:58

The National Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry has fired its chairperson Duma Makanda for opposing a decision to acquire the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Entrepreneur's to-do list

2011-07-06 22:10

Focus on sales and get your priorities right, urges Marc Ashton.

Support start-up funds

2011-06-29 21:03

All small business initiatives need our backing, says Marc Ashton.

Are you in business?

2011-02-16 22:59

Marc Ashton points out there's a huge difference between having a business and actually running one.

'Access to finance not only hurdle'

2010-11-25 08:34

Access to finance is only one of the impediments to small business development, says the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

FIFA rules spark frustration

2010-05-11 11:42

Numerous South Africans have expressed frustration with FIFA's rules, feeling the world football governing body has an iron grip on "their" World Cup.

Zuma's doing business

2010-05-10 09:06

The business community is generally happy with President Jacob Zuma's administration, but many say more support for young entrepreneurs is needed.

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