Small Business Conversations

Fedhasa chair Rosemary Anderson highlights areas that can be explored, discusses the association’s recently launched incubator programme, and explains why the tourism economy needs the boost the digital nomad visa can provide. Small Business Conversations

Business Partners Limited's Arnold February explains why saving not only supports liquidity within a small business but also promotes it. Small Business Conversations

IntegriSure Brokers’s Hermanus van der Linde shares insights on how mounting threats to small businesses have shifted the insurance landscape for small businesses. Small Business Conversations

Momentum Brand's Charlotte Nsubuga-Mukasa speaks about how the Big Success for Entrepreneurs campaign is smoothing the bumps along the entrepreneurship journey. Small Business Conversations

Luke van der Nest of MG Health says returns for investors in the medical cannabis industry are at least five years off as the poor regulatory environment makes competing with illicit traders difficult. Small Business Conversations

CCMA senior commissioner Laurie Warwick explains how the labour relations webtool it developed in partnership with Busa is designed to strengthen labour relations for SMEs Small Business Conversations

Monisha Prem, from M Prem Attorneys, discusses the launch of eLegl, a legal resource centre for entrepreneurs, emphasising how the platform aims to clarify complex business law issues and address the problem of legal illiteracy among entrepreneurs. Small Business Conversations

Rene Richter of Remchannel speaks on the growing phenomenon of quiet quitting in SA’s workplaces and how employers can identify when their teams have checked out. Small Business Conversations

Co-founder Nigel Jacobs lifts the lid on how the family-owned business managed to ink a deal with SA’s largest retailer Shoprite, with three more leading grocery retailers set to follow suit. Small Business Conversations

A partnership with data-free platform MoyaApp makes it easier for small and informal businesses to access a newly launched emerging business Insurance product from Santam. Dave Gould explains. Small Business Conversations

Young agricultural entrepreneur Sbu Napaai has already won the Regent Business School redHub Business plan pitch competition for his ideas and is now looking to take the practical steps to tap into the underserved market. Small Business Conversations

Southern African Advisory Company BRP Tiaan Herbst says the outlook for South African SMEs remains bleak with more businesses enquiring about the business rescue process as the tough economy sees small enterprises take on water. Small Business Conversations

Mathebe Molise, founder of niche beauty and skincare retailer Beauty on TApp, speaks about the opening of the brand’s flagship store at Mall of Africa as well as the state of the beauty industry and opportunities for local manufacturing in the sector. Small Business Conversations

Tom Stuart of Lulalend unpacks how small businesses can secure short-term solar finance to become less reliant on Eskom. Small Business Conversations

CIPC senior manager of companies and close corporations Christa Klokow unpacks the deregistration process and what to do when company directors pass away or can't be traced. Small Business Conversations

Robyn Keet, the operations manager of Brightwolves SA, on local sustainability best practices and navigating impending regulations. Small Business Conversations

The visual artist speaks on her journey in the arts and how her artistic talents have supported her transition into the retail industry. Small Business Conversations

Long-time career coach and CEO of Hesed Consulting, Vumi Msweli, shares advice for surviving the transition back to the corporate world. Small Business Conversations

Hobbs Sinclair tax specialist and CEO Neill Hobbs explains how to avoid an unpleasant run-in with Sars. Small Business Conversations

What funders look out for, how to avoid the common pitfalls and the essential documents you need to seal the deal – Vijay Jainundh, head of Paragon Debt Advisory. Small Business Conversations

Research by the Heavy Chef Foundation suggests that advancements in internet technology could see entrepreneurs deferring critical business administration skills to cloud services. Small Business Conversations

Despite severe challenges, businesses in the country have an appetite for growth that surpasses global trends. This week we spoke to Yugen Pillay, the director of business consulting at SNG Grant Thornton. This is Episode 5 of the Small Business Conversations podcast. Small Business Conversations

From farm owners to ceramic makers, wig makers and restaurateurs, load shedding is squeezing all business owners, chipping away at margins and driving up costs. In this week's episode, we look at the impact of load shedding on SMEs. We touch on the cost implications of moving away from the national grid, as well as the emotional toll that load shedding has taken on business owners. Small Business...

A sluggish economy coupled with the consumer’s dwindling buying power has shrunk South Africa’s luxury market, forcing players like luxury bag brand Inga Atelier to exit the local market in pursuit of greener pastures. We speak to the founder and creative director of Inga Atelier, Inga Gubeka, about his journey into the fashion business, his decision to pursue the US market, and the lessons he has...

How Viridian is helping entrepreneur support organisations and innovation hubs standardise training. Small Business Conversations