Asking Friends And Family For Business Funding? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

Start-up capital is hard to come by, so you might want to turn to friends and family for support. Here’s how to go about doing that.
Richard Branson Reckons It’s Easier To Start A Business These Days

Richard Branson talks about what it took to start his business in the 1970s, and why he thinks it would have been easier today.
This Long-Term Solution To SA’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Is On The Right Track

Youth unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, but it’s one that could be solved with a combination of innovation and dedication.
Meet The Third-Generation Beekeeper Producing Jozi’s Finest Honey [Video]

This beekeeper is making waves in the modern honey economy, which is an underappreciated but very important area of agriculture in South Africa.
From Side Hustle To Success – The Story Of Legends Barbershop

Sheldon Tatchell turned his passion for cutting hair into a successful business, Legends Barbershop, and his story is an inspiring one.
It’s About Time South Africa’s Underwear Industry Had A Serious Shake-Up [Video]

Gugu Nkabinde founded Gugu Intimates to solve a long-standing problem in the underwear industry. Her story is pretty inspiring.
Want To Start Your Own Business? Here’s The Most Important Advice You’ll Need [Video]

Starting your own business can be daunting. Thankfully, after speaking with more than 4 000 small businesses around the country, there’s now a superb free resource.
Inspiring Story Behind SA Denim Brand That’s Taken Jozi By Storm

Tshepo’s story starts in Tsakane, a township near Ekurhuleni, close to the mining mounds that first made denim famous.
The Township Sneaker Start-Up Selling 40 Pairs An Hour

To understand sneaker brand Bathu you have to go back to where it all started in the back room of a small house in Alex.
A Critical Part Of Running A Business That SA Entrepreneurs Often Overlook

Long hours, gruelling schedules, and the unwavering resilience required to remain steadfast when things get tough seems to be part of the entrepreneurial game.
How To Keep Your Business Running During Load Shedding

Load shedding has been suspended, but experts know that it will soon be back with a bang. Here’s how to keep your business going when the lights go out.
Today’s Feel Good Story Takes You Inside Khayelitsha’s Life-Changing Cycling Academy [Video]

The power is out, the day is dragging on, and you still have unanswered emails to get to. Nah, let’s take a quick break for a good news story that’s pretty touching.
Yoco Are Doing Quite Well – Check How Much Money They Just Raised

Cape Town-based business Yoco, providers of bank-card readers for small businesses, has raised a significant amount of money in a new round of funding.