Small Business Focus: How small businesses can increase their sales in a tough economy

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur TEA about practical ways small and township businesses can boost sales by better understanding their customers, improving visibility, and using consistent, simple strategies to drive growth. …

Small Business Focus: When costs rise – how businesses stay resilient

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nicole Swart, managing director of Merchant Capital, about how South African business owners can build resilience, manage cash and costs, and prepare for rising input pressures in an increasingly volatile global environment. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-know…

Small Business Focus: Gig work, SMEs and SA’s new labour laws

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, managing director of Vantage Advisory,  about South Africa’s proposed Labour Law Amendment Bill, the expanded definition of an employee in the gig economy, and what it could mean in practice for workers, SMEs, and hiring in an already strained labour mark…

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 journalis…

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 …

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

Motheo Khoaripe, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Bulelani Balabal, business speaker, media contributor, and founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA), about practical cashflow management strategies.  They unpack how better tracking of income and expenses, simple accounting sy…

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

Stephen Grootes speaks to S’onqoba Vuba, co-founder and managing director of Perpetu8, an SME strategy, implementation and 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…

Small Business Focus: Who does the 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: 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. He emphasises how research, clear goals, and strong interpersonal skills can transform casual conversations into meaningful p…

Small Business Focus: How small businesses can unlock growth with AI and automation

Stephen Grootes speaks to  Bulelani Balabala, business speaker, media contributor and founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (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…