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Business Partners Limited - Business Loan Provider for Viable SMEs
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Solving the SME financing catch-22
A few months ago, VVM Debt Recovery Specialists, a Johannesburg-based debt recovery company with more than three decades of operating experience, found itself facing a challenge familiar to many of the job seekers it engages with daily. Like young professional struggling to gain…
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How persistence helped Business Partners Ltd client break into mining
Breaking into the mining industry usually requires years of experience, specialised knowledge and millions of rands worth of equipment. Yet Jacob Masilela, founder of Mdibande Transport and Projects, managed to do exactly that without a mining background or a fleet of machinery.…
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Financial management tips for growing businesses
One of the paradoxes of owner-managed businesses is that the risk of failure does not necessarily decrease as sales increase. In fact, rapid growth often increases the demand for working capital, which can create cash flow pressure and leave otherwise successful businesses…
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How to ensure your technology investments address real business needs
At first glance, digital transformation may seem like a technology-driven initiative focused on software, systems and automation. In reality, says Ayanda Cele, Business Analyst at Business Partners Limited, successful digital transformation depends on keeping people at the…
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Founder of Women-Owned Homeware Brand Named SA’s 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year®
Dr Michelle Von Stein, whose Stellenbosch studio turns her family's hand-painted botanical and wildlife artworks into homeware, tableware and accessories, has been named South Africa's 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year®. The Coral Bloom® Studio founder took the overall title at the…
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What SMEs must know before entering strategic partnerships
For South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), collaborations, distribution arrangements and supplier relationships are often much more than just “nice to have” growth tools. For a business with limited capital and smaller teams, the strength and viability of these…
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Survey reveals SMEs have clear expectations and firm voting intentions ahead of local elections
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have entered the local government election period with clear expectations around the conditions needed to operate, invest and grow. Municipal service delivery, good governance and the effective management of illegal immigration…
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Why SMEs fail: Lessons from the experts
A widely cited piece of research by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) estimates that between 70% and 80% of small businesses in South Africa fail within their first five years. But perhaps more tellingly, the same research found that approximately 40% of the success of…
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Why smart businesses are prioritising customer retention over customer acquisition
When initially getting a business off the ground, growth is often measured by the ability to attract and win new customers. New sales bring in revenue, create momentum and provide tangible proof that things are moving in the right direction. It is therefore understandable that…
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What SMEs must know before entering strategic partnerships
For South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), collaborations, distribution arrangements and supplier relationships are often much more than just “nice to have” growth tools. For a business with limited capital and smaller teams, the strength and viability of these…
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Skills transfer critical to protect SMEs as experienced staff retire
A recent survey titled The Great Retirement revealed that 51% of the global workforce is expected to retire or leave within five years. For South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already struggling with skills shortages, this could add additional pressure on…
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R14 to R1 million: the woman cleaning up the industry
When Fatima Davids arrived in Cape Town in 2017, she had just R14 in her pocket. What she lacked in resources, she made up for with determination, resilience and an unwavering belief that she could build a better future. The move followed a difficult chapter in her life. After a…
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Determined entrepreneur turns disaster into business success
For four years, Fefe Ntsoelengoe fought to keep her nail-care business alive after the franchise she bought into collapsed in a highly publicised scandal. Today, she not only runs a successful independent brand but has also successfully expanded with a second outlet. “There were…
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5 Ways to build a more resilient and successful business
There is no single definition of business success. For some entrepreneurs, it means expanding into new markets, while for others it may be achieving financial independence, creating jobs, or building a business that can stand the test of time. According to Lindiwe Matyeka,…