Small Business Focus: Delayed payments are destroying small businesses 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Daniel Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Bridgement, about how technology‑driven, fast and flexible lending is helping South African SMEs bridge the delayed‑payments crisis and manage cash‑flow gaps of up to 150 days. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist…

Small Business Focus: The hidden cost of AI for small businesses

Stephen Grootes speaks to Hiten Keshave, CEO of Unconventional CA about the real cost of adopting AI for small businesses. As pressure mounts to keep up with rapidly evolving digital tools, many entrepreneurs are subscribing to multiple platforms without fully understanding their return. Beyond mon…

Small Business Focus: How small businesses can manage cash flow and stay profitable

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Bulelani Balabal - Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur from TEA, about practical cashflow management strategies, unpacking how better tracking of income and expenses, simple accounting systems, and stronger financial discipline can help township a…

Small Business Focus: Is taking on funding a trap for SMEs ?

Stephen Grootes speaks to S’onqoba Vuba who is the Co-Founder & MD of Perpetu8, an SME strategy, implementation & fundraising consultancy, about whether funding is always a smart move for small businesses or a potential trap. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio pr…

Small Business Focus: Who does broken transport system work for?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director of Vantage Advisory, about how South Africa’s failing transport and logistics system is costing the economy nearly R1 billion a day, hitting small businesses hardest, and why infrastructure reform must be deliberately inclusive if it is …

Small Business Focus: Preparing with purpose: How to make every networking opportunity count

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jeremy Lang, Managing Director at Business Partners Limited, about the importance of preparing with purpose before attending any networking event, emphasising how research, clear goals, and strong interpersonal skills can transform casual conversations into meaningful prof…

Small Business Focus: Unlocking growth: How small businesses can win with AI and Automation

Stephen Grootes speaks to  Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur TEA about how small businesses can leverage AI, automation and cloud-based tools to improve operations, boost sales and reduce manual work.   The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-know…

Small Business Focus: Why 80% of SMEs are getting salaries wrong when hiring

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sasha Knott, CEO of Job Crystal, about the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when hiring and paying for talent. Data from the platform suggests that around 80% of SMEs set salaries based mainly on internal budgets rather than market benchmarks, creating a m…

Small Business Focus: Rising oil, rising costs: The new risk facing SA SMEs

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director of Vantage Advisory, about how escalating geopolitical tensions are filtering through to South Africa’s small-business economy. As conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher and raises shipping and insurance costs around key gl…

Small Business Focus: Govt throws lifeline to SMEs with tax relief and VAT reform

Stephen Grootes speaks to Daniel Hatfield, CEO of Edge Growth, about what Budget 2026 signals for South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The Budget introduced significant relief measures, including raising the mandatory VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million and the voluntary thresh…