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Small Business Focus
Playlist by The Money ShowSmall businesses are a vital and vibrant sector of the South African economy. Plus, they’re the backbone of our communities. That’s why 702 and Capitec Business Banking are shining the spotlight on th…Follow the podcast:
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Small Business Focus: How SMEs can turn tax season into an advantage
Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, about why tax season should be more than a compliance exercise for South Africa's small businesses. With filing season now in full swing, many entrepreneurs focus on meeting SARS deadlines, but tax time also offers a…
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Small Business Focus: Why founders must stop being the business
Stephen Grootes speaks to Thuto Motsie CA(SA), CEO of Thamani, about why the most valuable person in a business shouldn't be its founder. As companies grow, success depends less on individual brilliance and more on building scalable systems, strong processes and empowered teams. The Money Show is …
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Small Business Focus: How social capital can take your small business to the next level
Stephen Grootes speaks to Hiten Keshave, CEO and Co-Founder of Unconventional Capital & Advisory, about why the most successful entrepreneurs tend to reach their stride in their mid-40s rather than their 20s or 30s. Research shows the average successful entrepreneur is around 45 years old, not beca…
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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…
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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…
06:13
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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