Social Media has experienced a huge boom in the last decade. It is a side of the internet that will never die, and businesses can take advantage of that. It is a platform to represent yourself individually or commercially, make new connections, and grow along with...
It is almost the end of 2021. One of the most important things these last two years have taught us is that business can be done online as efficiently as offline. And for that, you need a fully-functional, smooth-running website for your business. Now, if you are...
Set up a Facebook or Instagram Shop in Cape Town Ever since Facebook introduced Facebook Shops in May 2020, it has opened a new door of opportunity for small businesses in Cape Town. Of course, that means Instagram also has its own Shops platform too. In 2021, more...
Cash Flow Management Cash flow management is an important practice every business should follow - especially small businesses. Small businesses work their way up with tighter budgets, meaning they do not have as much freedom as wealthy businesses. But that should not...
Getting a Business Loan in Cape Town Getting a business loan in Cape Town, especially during this pandemic, has become incredibly difficult. However, it is also a fact that you may need it at some point in your business. If you want to grow your business, you will...
Registering your company means you are finally ready to make your business official. It is an important step in your path to be an entrepreneur. So, we decided to write an article about the process of company registration in Cape Town, South Africa. This article also...
Choosing Ideal Business Location Choosing an ideal business location is an important part of making your business successful. Unless your business is completely online, you may need some kind of physical location your customers can visit. There are plenty of options...
Writing a Business Plan Having a business plan to create and develop your business is extremely important. Writing a business plan may seem like an easy idea in thoughts, but is difficult to pull off on paper. In this article, we want to talk about writing a business...
What Business Structures are Available for my Business? Every business needs a legal business structure to exist, function, and grow. It determines your methods to raise capital for the business, the amount of taxes to be paid to tax agencies, and obligations towards...
Choosing a Name for your Business A business name establishes your unique identity in the industry. Your name is how people are going to identify you in your industry. It will be associated with your brand identity. This is what makes choosing a business name...
How to Grow your Business Growing a business, in general, is always the big question for entrepreneurs. And it has become even more of a problem ever since the pandemic happened in 2020. Even though the economy is trying its best to recover in 2021, it has become...
Bridging Finance for Small Businesses Bridging Finance has always been a popular term in the real estate business. However, you can also apply those practices in other fields. In simple words, bridging finance is a short-term loan to keep the cash flow steady while...
Coping with Stress as a Businessman A small business, especially a startup, is your first courageous step into a brave new world. The first few months can be pretty rough, and you may find yourself in some discouraging moments. They may put stress on you, discourage...
Do you need an SSL Certificate for your Website? In 2021, the short answer is yes, and it is a must to get an SSL certificate for your website. Of course, there are a few cases where it would be okay not to go through the hassle to get an SSL certificate. For example,...
WooCommerce vs Shopify - An Introduction If you are planning to run or running an e-commerce store in South Africa, then you must be familiar with Woocommerce or Shopify. In this article, we are going to briefly compare WooCommerce vs Shopify to give you an idea. By...
Lucrative Economic Sectors in South Africa for SMEs The South African economy is one of the most dominant economies on the African continent. Knowing the key economic sectors of South Africa can help you come up with a profitable startup idea. It will also help you to...