For many small business owners, marketing can feel like an expense they simply can’t afford. However, effective marketing doesn’t always require a large budget. With the right strategy, small businesses can reach new customers, strengthen relationships with existing ones, and grow their brand without overspending. Also see: Practical Tips for Starting Small Businesses, Freelancing, and […]
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Side hustles are no longer reserved for adults looking to earn extra income. Across South Africa and around the world, teenagers and young adults are launching businesses, building personal brands and finding creative ways to make money long before entering the traditional workforce. From selling handmade products online to creating content on social media, […]
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Roxane Gordon exposes how Google Ads misled customers Supporting local can feel simple: type a business name into Google and click the first link. But for Durban florist Roxane Gordon, founder of Flowers on Kensington, reality came crashing down just before Valentine’s Day. A tearful TikTok post went viral, revealing a shocking twist: customers searching […]
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The landscape of side hustles has evolved, offering more opportunities than ever to generate income outside of traditional employment. Whether you’re looking to start a small business, dive into freelancing, or explore passive income streams, here are practical tips to help you succeed. Starting a Small Business Launching a small business in 2025 is more […]
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Whether big or small, running your own business requires you to invest a lot of time and effort as well as proper planning in order to see it succeed. Prior to starting the business one needs to do proper research on the ups and downs of the industry intending to venture into, as well as […]
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Financial literacy is defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to effectively manage your financial resources for lifetime financial security. According to research by the Financial Services Conduct Authority, South Africa has a financial literacy rate of 51%. This is primarily driven by fear and the perception of financial information being highly technical. […]
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Tinashe Ruzane, incubation coach and Head of Business Learning at the Awethu Project, says these six steps should help you plan, prepare and manage your start-up. 1. Check your numbers Calculate your charge, estimate the cost to deliver your product/service and your profit from every sale. Web resources like YouTube or Google could teach you […]
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Lend a hand with these 5 ways to help small businesses survive lockdown.
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We chat to public speaker and chairman of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance, Bulelani Balabala, to find out more about his chosen career. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana I was born and bred in Tembisa in the East Rand, Gauteng. Growing up in this vibrant township made me street-smart; it also contributed to the flair and passion I […]
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Get to know the self-made chef and mompreneur.
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See how entrepreneurs can be assisted at Startup Grind.
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Discover how a mobile spa owner changed an idea into a money-making business.
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