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The South African MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 is Here

1 week ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

Finfind has released the highly anticipated South African MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 in partnership with African Bank. The report reveals that MSMEs continue to face significant barriers to accessing the finance that they need to grow. Darlene Menzies, CEO of Finfind, notes that if South Africa is serious about job creation, everyone must invest in the efforts to support businesses that are creating jobs.
Furniture Manufacturers, Here’s Your Chance to Supply South African Retailers

1 week ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

eThekwini Municipality is showing its support for SMMEs through their Economic Development programmes and Planning Unit (EDP&PU). The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) SME Accelerator Programme is just another example of it. Now it’s furniture manufacturers’ time to shine. The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) SME Accelerator Programme creates meaningful opportunities for Black-owned furniture and homeware businesses in South Africa.
How to Start Goat Farming in South Africa

1 week ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

Goat farming is popular for many reasons. For starters, it’s a hardy creature that obtains market weight relatively quickly. Furthermore, it’s in demand as a meat, fibre and dairy product in the form of goat’s milk and cheese. Fetching between R 38 – R 58 per kilogram in May 2025, aspiring or established farmers can venture into goat production.
PAXI from PEP: Logistics to Partner with for Parcel Delivery

1 week ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

The courier that’s making an impact in the lives of SMEs across South Africa started a decade ago as a response to the needs of their customers. PAXI from PEP launched in 2015 as a document transportation service for Unisa students. But this quickly grew when clients begged for more. Today, it is a fully fledged courier service. PAXI claims to be one of South Africa’s most convenient and affordable parcel delivery services. It boasts 2800 points where parcels can be sent, collected and delivered.
Guide to Project Finance in South Africa

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Omega Fumba

Overview In business, coming up with an idea for a project can be exciting, but between the idea and a profitable operation lies the reality of project finance, and for many first-time entrepreneurs, this is what makes or breaks the business. For long-term projects and initiatives, businesses look for project financing. Project finance is often misunderstood as something that’s either reserved for corporate giants or involves a confusing maze of paperwork.
The Benefits of the SMEgo Business Bundle for SMEs

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

The SMEgo Business Bundle subscription comes with various benefits to help you run your business effectively. Being a business owner comes with a load of tasks and responsibilities. This includes keeping up with compliance, managing finances, streamlining payroll, and finding customers. It’s a lot, especially when you’re a one-man team. That’s where the SMEgo Business Bundle comes in. It is built for growing businesses.
Your 2025 Compliance Regulation Updates

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

Recently, there have been various regulatory changes to legislation that businesses need to heed. Two of the upgrades that need to be on your radar include updates to the POPI Act and the welcoming of the AML and CTF Amendment Bill. All legislation can be seen as live documents. They outline who is supposed to follow which rules under what circumstances and why. They also need to be updated regularly to ensure that they remain relevant to the intricate dynamics of society.
5 Post-Funding Tips for Your Business

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Omega Fumba |Maryna Steyn

Securing funding is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur. However, the real challenge begins post-investment, when strategic planning and execution are crucial to ensure sustainable growth and investor satisfaction. Thoughtful capital allocation is essential. This ensures that resources are strategically allocated to address immediate operational needs while concurrently progressing towards long-term objectives.
5 Tech Tools for Apparel Manufacturing

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn

South African apparel manufacturers operate within a vibrant yet demanding fashion landscape. Having to constantly navigate resource constraints while striving for a competitive edge is no easy feat. The strategic adoption of technology has shifted from being a luxury to a fundamental requirement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking operational efficiency, cost reduction, and the ability to adapt to shifting consumer preferences.
Addressing Common B-BBEE Myths

2 weeks ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Omega Fumba

South Africa has a history of racial division, and to redress the issues left by apartheid, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) was introduced. The intention was to increase the participation of black people in the economy. However, due to the serious nature and the racial history in the country, there are common myths about Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) that have been spread. B-BBEE and BEE essentially share the same meaning.