Small Business Focus: Build a brand, not just a business

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, business speaker, media contributor and founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA), about why a strong brand is a small business’s greatest competitive advantage. They explore how South African entrepreneurs can build brands that inspire trust…

Small Business Focus: How fuel costs are reshaping small businesses

Ray White, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Jeremy Lang, managing director of Business Partners Limited, about the growing pressure rising fuel prices are placing on South Africa's small and medium-sized businesses. The latest SME Confidence Index shows business confidence has weakened a…

Small Business Focus: The rise of flexible workspaces

Stephen Grootes speaks to WeWork South Africa, CEO, Stefano Migliore, about how flexible workspaces have evolved from a niche coworking concept into a premium, permanent pillar of commercial real estate, and how WeWork is helping South African entrepreneurs and businesses thrive through community-d…

Small Business Focus: Why South Africa’s SME funding problem isn’t money – it’s matchmaking

Stephen Grootes speaks to Rinaldo Josie, Chief Operating Officer of Unconventional Capital and Advisory, about why South Africa’s small-business funding challenge may have less to do with a shortage of money and more to do with connecting the right businesses to the right opportunities.  The Money…

Small Business Focus: Big impact marketing on a small budget

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, business speaker, media contributor and township entrepreneur, about why small businesses in South Africa should treat marketing as an essential investment, and how they can boost visibility and grow sales without big budgets. The Money Show is a podcas…

Small Business Focus: Why SME growth starts with investing in people

Ray White, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Jeremy Lang, Managing Director at Business Partners Limited, about why simply hiring more or better‑educated employees isn’t enough to drive growth. They unpack how intentional investment in training, onboarding, role clarity and employee wellb…

Small Business Focus: The battle for township retail

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, about the mounting pressures facing spaza shops, from uneven competition and regulatory hurdles to safety concerns, and what meaningful reforms and support are needed to help local traders survive and compete on equa…

Small Business Focus: Building entrepreneurs – start them young

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ndumiso Zulu, Old Mutual Group CEO of Social Investment, about why entrepreneurship should be introduced from childhood to build critical thinking, resilience and a job-creation mindset, rather than becoming a fallback for those who couldn’t find employment. The Money Sho…

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, 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. Th…

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…