Nominate a business or person for this year’s Business of 2023 competition
This year’s Business of 2023 competition will be in pursuance of the Mossel Bay Business Chamber’s vision for acknowledging excellence. This is in line with the foundation anchoring the Awards […]
What you should know about this year’s GRIFF in Iconic Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay , Garden Route (July 2023) – The Garden Route International Film Festival (GRIFF) showcases a diverse range of local, national, and international films, including features, short films and […]
Social media – friend or foe?
Do you feel pressure to get on the bandwagon of using social media as a marketing tool? Trust me, it is not just a band wagon, it is real, and […]
Advantages of social media presence for small businesses
Let’s be honest, Google became everyone’s friend – the quickest and easiest way to locate whatever information, place, location, menu, detail you are looking for – we Google it. So […]
The Wine & Whatever Wine Experience
Forget the traditional wine and cheese concept and let the wine do the “talking” on what will tantalize your taste buds.The Wine & Whatever Experience is all about taking your […]
7 Innovative Small Business Marketing Tips
If you own a small business, you need to tell people what you do and why they should be your customer. The best way to do that is through small […]
How entrepreneurs and small business owners can avoid bankruptcy
Amid the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on businesses, and in particular small businesses, bankruptcies have soared. If you were to do an analysis of why many small businesses […]
Tech adoption: the key to rebuilding small businesses and restarting the economy
As the initial shock of the coronavirus pandemic subsides, South Africa’s small business leaders must now pick themselves up and begin to rebuild. For many businesses, working remotely and with […]
4 ways a website can help your small business weather the pandemic
The 2020 GoDaddy Global Entrepreneurship Survey found that entrepreneurs who had a website were less likely to close their businesses during Covid-19 lockdowns than those without one. We also discovered […]
10 business ideas that you can start with little capital
Starting a business is a good way to escape poverty and become your own boss. As unemployment rate soars due to the current pandemic, most people are looking to venture […]
KFC is looking for South Africa’s next #HackApreneurs
KFC is all about creating meaningful experiences that are relevant and purpose-led which is evident in their latest campaign that sets out to assist young South African Hack-A-Preneurs who have […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Mobile Marketing Strategy
As a business owner, you have to think about how you’re going to reach smartphone users and build an excellent experience that keeps them coming back for more. Shopping online […]
Facing retrenchment? Here’s 5 tips to start a business
Retrenchment is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned veterans of the corporate world. In fact, the longer you’ve been with a company, […]
How long small businesses in South Africa say they can continue to operate
Financial distress caused by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen the majority of small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) come under severe strain, with their future survival uncertain, […]
Making a small business work
Making a small business, or any business, work is no mean feat. This became evident again when Edward Kieswetter, the commissioner of the SA Revenue Service, recently commented to media […]
Here’s how many small South African businesses say they will close in the next 12 months: survey
Business organisation Sakeliga has published a new report looking at how South African companies are coping with the coronavirus lockdown. 423 respondents participated in the survey which took place from […]
Government needs to do more to ease financial plight of small companies
More than 500 000 more people will be able to return to work soon following the government decision to ease lockdown restrictions, allowing small businesses such as restaurants, travel agents and […]
10 Tips for Staying Productive When Facing Small Business Challenges
Even though many businesses are operating differently than usual these days, productivity still matters. Whether you’re working remotely or trying to make up for lost revenue, your business will be […]
SA is ranked 52 in the Global Startup Rankings of 2020
StartupBlink’s 3rd global startup ecosystem report, as part of Startup Blink’s quest to uncover the trends of innovation throughout 1000 cities and 100 countries. The StartupBlink 2020 Global Rankings Report is built […]
How lockdown level 3 will affect business in South Africa
South Africa will ease lockdown rules next month, allowing millions of people to return to work even as new coronavirus infections continue to climb. These are some of the key […]
6 Predictions for How This Crisis Will Impact Small Businesses Long-Term
Whatever the new normal becomes, small-business owners will be at the forefront of shaping life as we know it. Some trends will prove durable long beyond this time. Tigers now […]
10 awesome ecommerce business ideas to try in 2020
Do you want to try your hand at and/or grab online business opportunities? The spread of the COVID-19 virus has a lot of businesses closing and shutting down worldwide. One […]
Business101: How to return to business post-lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced measures to ease the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown restrictions for a phased reopening of business activity to revive the economy. What the full picture of […]
Digital housekeeping tips for small businesses
Control your profiles & keep your customers informed The current health crisis and the subsequent lockdown has resulted in many businesses having to temporarily close their doors or restrict business […]
Tips on How to Manage Teams Working Remotely During the Covid-19 Pandemic
You do not need to shut down your business because of the on-going Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. It is possible to make adequate arrangements for your team to work remotely. We have realised […]
Five Lessons All Small Business Founders Should Know
In 2017, Medterra was born out of my own living room with nothing more than a belief that we could disrupt the CBD industry. Three years and nearly 100 employees […]
The #Covid-19 Survival Toolkit for the small business
Covid-19 is causing widespread devastation to small businesses. In times of crisis, speed is essential. The more existential the risks facing your business, the faster you need to move in […]
Covid-19: Surviving working from home
In case you are wondering why the highways are more open and free flowing than usual, it is because companies are asking more employees to work from home or remotely, […]
Small business owners hit hard as coronavirus restrictions bite
Small business owners are already feeling the pinch as coronavirus cases rise in the country. Speaking to Sowetan yesterday, entrepreneurs and business people said they were worried that Covid-19 would […]
How to Use a Blog to Promote Your Business
All types of businesses can benefit from blogging, but it takes the right approach. Unfortunately, many business’ blogs are abandoned because they simply don’t get the results they were looking […]
10 Tips to Help You Better Understand Your Small Business Customers
Creating an effective marketing strategy requires having a strong understanding of your target customers. You need to understand the platforms they use, the messages that will resonate with them, and […]
Simple Rules for Selecting Advertising Signs for Your New Business
Living in a high-paced world that is also a tech-centric one has brought on a massive change to the marketing and advertising industries. Digital marketing has become the primary tool […]
How to Change Company Culture
Building a good company culture takes work. It becomes one of the keys to small business success. But suppose something’s not right?Does your company culture leave something to be desired? […]
Five small business money mistakes you’ll regret in 5 years
Businesses have a better chance of making it through the tough first years if they can forecast things like cash flow and expenses, while also putting contingency plans in place […]
The Joys Of Owning A Self-Managed Small Business
There are many joys we attribute to owning a small business. Often these varied pleasures are very personal: Perhaps we finally attained the freedom of being our own boss; maybe […]
The Future Of Small Business Marketing
If you are like most small business owners, you lie awake in bed constantly thinking about how to acquire new customers, increase revenue and retain clientele. That’s the rub when […]
5 Steps to set up your business in 2020
Many South Africans would have decided to make 2020 the year that they start their own business – which is great as small businesses are needed and wanted in South […]
Small businesses should implement 2020 strategies now
As the year winds down, it is normal to want to celebrate and reflect. While it is important to do so, it is even more important for small businesses to […]
Tips for planning a successful corporate event for your business
Corporate events don’t happen on their own. The best corporate events require meticulous planning way ahead of schedule. Simple decisions such as the venue and date can make a huge […]
Why Delegating is the #1 Way to Grow Your Business
Are you looking to grow your business in 2020? If you answered’ yes’ then you’ve got a winner’s mindset. But here’s the downside, odds are your competition all said ‘yes’ […]
Your next food delivery could come from a South African ‘ghost kitchen’
Ghost kitchens, a hot trend in food delivery, are now also gaining traction in South Africa. Also called ‘dark’, ‘virtual’ or ‘cloud’ kitchens, they are shared cooking spaces that serve […]
5 Reasons to register your small business
Registering your small business can seem like a big step, but for new entrepreneurs, it’s a smart choice. As a small to medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you want to establish […]
The brutal impact of South Africa’s economy on small business
A new study by financial services company Retail Capital shows that small businesses in South Africa are buckling – knocked by a low-growth economy, unreliable utilities and rising operating costs. […]
How to reward your employees this holiday season
Christmas and the holiday season is the perfect time to thank your employees for all their hard work and effort over the past twelve months. It is, therefore, a wise […]
Intent Marketing, Then and Now
Marketing practices have always been determined by technology. Printing technology enabled the rise of popular newspapers in the mid-19th century, which allowed advertisers to target consumer audiences based on their […]
5 Hit Business Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
If you are an entrepreneur, you know how competitive the business world can be. In order to stay on top, you need to have your finger on the pulse of […]
A Small Business Guide to LinkedIn [Infographic]
With more than 645 million users, across more than 200 countries and territories, LinkedIn hosts the largest database of professional and career insights, and connects people and businesses to share discussions […]
Winning Small Business Awards Can Boost Your Company’s Credibility. Here’s How to Get Started.
Distinguishing yourself from the competition is challenging, and if you’re a small business or startup, this hurdle is even harder to overcome. As the new business on the block, it […]
Etiquette Tips for Business Conference Attendees
Have you ever worried about an upcoming professional conference that you have to attend? Are you concerned about what other people at the conference think about you? If the answer is […]
Six Core Online Marketing Techniques for Business
For your business to flourish and grow, it is of paramount importance that you continually attract new customers to your business. This is where marketing plays a fundamental role. Whilst […]
