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The South African founder's guide to building, scaling, and funding a business.

Business Funding

Why Your Bank Won’t Give You a Small Loan (And How to Get One)

Have you ever tried to get a small business loan of, say,...

21 Nov 2025

Business Funding

The Rise of Alternative Lenders and Why It’s a Game-Changer for SA SMEs

You’ve done everything right. You’ve built a successful business—let’s say an online...

17 Nov 2025

Business Funding

Need Cash in 24 Hours? The SME’s Guide to “Instant” Business Funding

As a business owner, you live by the clock. An essential piece...

14 Nov 2025

Business Funding

A Guide to Embedded Finance & Why It’s a Game-Changer for SA Businesses

Imagine this: You’re running your business, checking your sales on Yoco, or...

12 Nov 2025

Business Funding

Common Funding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Securing funding for your business in South Africa can be a complex...

11 Nov 2025

Business Funding

A Guide to AI-Driven & Alternative Lending

For decades, South African small business owners have faced the same frustrating...

08 Nov 2025

Venture Capital

Angel Investors & Venture Capital in South Africa

South Africa’s startup ecosystem has grown rapidly over the past decade. From...

17 Oct 2025

Grants

Government Grants & Development Funds for SMEs

For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, access to...

15 Oct 2025

Business Funding

Role of Financial Statements in Loan Applications

Securing business funding can be a game-changer for any growing South African...

13 Oct 2025

Business Ideas

Winning Business Plan for South African Lenders

For any South African SME seeking growth, a well-crafted business plan isn’t...

10 Oct 2025

Business Funding

Funding for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa

South Africa’s economic landscape is dynamic, vibrant, and increasingly shaped by the...

08 Oct 2025

Business Management

Secure a Business Overdraft for Daily Operations

Managing the day-to-day finances of a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) can...

06 Oct 2025

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