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Own a Food Business in South Africa? Understand Regulation R638

1 week ago | smesouthafrica.co.za | Omega Fumba

If you’re passionate about food and how to venture into that industry for your business, you must be well-informed on Regulation R638. This regulation exists to ensure there are hygiene requirements for the handling of food in South Africa. Understanding and complying with R638 is essential not only for staying on the right side of the law but also for ensuring your customers’ safety and earning their trust.
How to Start a Professional Organiser Service

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

Are you looking for a business that is unique and not that widely known? Something out of the box that helps you put your organisational skills to the test? Perhaps you should then become a professional organiser and open an organising company or business. A professional organiser is someone who helps customers to organise and tidy their business, living spaces or even storage rooms.
What is a PABX System and How Do You Use It?

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

Running a business in South Africa comes with a load of challenges, from a pileup of customer queries, managing internal communications, keeping operational costs low, etc. But if there’s one area that shouldn’t fall through the cracks, it’s how you manage your phone lines. That’s where a PABX system comes in. A PABX system’s main purpose is to organise and manage your business’s incoming and outgoing calls through a central system, eliminating the need for having a direct line for each employee.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a Subscription Model in Your Business

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

A subscription model helps businesses increase their revenue by creating a predictable, recurring income stream. The way it works is that the business sets a payment for premium content, exclusive services, or products delivered at regular intervals, such as access to premium content, digital platforms, or member-only perks. Subscription models have become popular across industries like software, streaming, education, and content-based businesses.
How to Create a Growth Plan

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

At some point, your business has to grow – This is essential for its existence. Whether this means growing a customer base, a product or service list, physical expansions, or hiring more staff, it has to happen sometime. That’s why you need to create a growth plan. Micro businesses, freelancers or sole proprietors should aim to grow their business, even if it is just to afford an accountant.
How to Start a Moving Company in South Africa

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

With people moving across towns and cities, there’s an increased demand for moving services. By aligning your moving service with the demands of the market, you can benefit from increased customers and support in your business. If you have an interest in starting a moving service, you may not know where to start. There are various aspects of a moving company, from registration to sourcing vehicles, hiring staff, and much more.
The Legal Implications of Using AI as a South African Business

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

Artificial intelligence can benefit small businesses, but it’s crucial to tread carefully when using AI. This is because there can be many legal implications of using AI. South Africa doesn’t currently have direct laws regulating the use of AI, however, the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies recently drafted a policy framework on AI, which indicates promise for AI regulations being drafted and implemented in future.
6 Unique Franchise Businesses in South Africa

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

Starting a franchise business is great for entrepreneurs who want to enter a tried and true model. This cuts out the time required to build a business from scratch. But, what if you don’t want to buy a typical retail or food franchise? How about a unique franchise business…Luckily, there are various unique franchise businesses you can invest in that will set you apart. Buying a unique franchise, as opposed to a typical retail or food franchise, offers several advantages.
6 Tips to Effectively Plan and Execute Business Expansion

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

In your entrepreneurial journey, you may reach a point where your business demands growth. When this happens, you need to start planning for business expansion. Business expansion is when a company intentionally increases its reach, scale and profitability through methods that grow its operations, revenue, and market share. When you reach this point in your business, you may not know how to approach your business strategy.
How to Attract International Business for SMEs in South African Tourism

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

Tourism can drastically contribute to a country’s economy. As a tourism SME, it might seem like international tourists are only accessible to well-established lodges and hotels, however, there are gaps in the tourism market that you can take advantage of. From private culture tours filled with history, music, and dance, to guided township walks, locally-led food experiences, or nature-based retreats, there are ways to attract international business for your tourism-based business.