Tag: SMEs

FundingHub receives investment boost to better assist local SMEs

CPT-based fintech, Finch, has become the majority shareholder in the FundingHub, as the marketplace looks to better assist local SMEs access much needed funding.

2021 BCX Digital Innovation Awards looking for SMEs and Corporate Enterprises

Now in its third year, the 2021 BCX Digital Innovation Awards is calling on those in the SME and Corporate Enterprise sphere to enter.

Explore Group now offers data insights to financial services SMEs within 24 hours

Explore Group has expanded its Insights services arm to offer data analytics targeting local SMEs focused on financial services.

SMMEs the hardest hit by COVID-19 as liquidations rise by 49%

The year-on-year rise of liquidations as a result of COVID-19 makes for grim reading, especially for struggling SMMEs in the country.

Nedbank launches Money Message, allowing you to pay small businesses via WhatsApp

Nedbank’s new Money Message service will facilitate payments for small/micro businesses via WhatsApp, with Mastercard and Ukheshe partners.

Airbnb launches host-led Jozibucks initiative to help local SMEs

The new initiative seeks to incentivise spending money at local SMEs, with Airbnb investing roughly half a million rand in the project.

Visa Tap To Phone lets businesses to accept payments on NFC-enabled Android devices

The new contactless payments solution has been rolled out to 15 new countries by Visa, including South Africa, with SMEs in mind.

SMMEstart is WhatsApp-based chat tool for businesses during COVID-19

With lockdown continuing into the new year, SMMEstart sees a number of business-focused partners look to assist during the pandemic.

FinChatBot lands $1.6m investment as it eyes expansion into Europe and West Africa

The investment comes from Saviu Ventures, Compass Venture Capital and Kalon Venture Partners.

T-Systems’ SD-WAN Lite is perfect for SMEs

SD-WAN solutions can be incredibly expensive which is why T-Systems South Africa has a solution specifically for SMEs.

Dashpay and Fincheck partner up to offer finance comparison at POS

You can now shop for finance through Dashpay Newland POS devices thanks to Fincheck.

AURA selected to participate in Africa Early Stage Investor Summit

AURA is one of ten start-ups from across the African continent selected to participate in the Summit.

Xero – 67% of South African SMEs struggle to find right talent

The latest annual report from Xero looking at South African SMEs, points to some worrying signs when it comes to skills development within businesses.

How local SMEs leveraged digital solutions during lockdown

We chat to Suzanne Morel, country manager for Mastercard SA, to find out the challenges faced by local SMEs, and how digital solutions aided them.

SMEs a key focus at next month’s SingularityU Summit Online

Taking place virtually this year, the SingularityU Summit South Africa Online has also tailored a number of experiences for local SMEs to engage in.

SMEs need to clearly define their multi-cloud approach in the remote working era

Dell Technologies South Africa’s Greg McDonald says remote working is putting more pressure on SMEs to have a clear multi-cloud strategy.

Cell C’s Innovation Challenge relaunched for local ICT SMEs and entrepreneurs

Back for 2020, Cell C’s Innovation Challenge is once again looking for local SMEs and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to back.

Cybersecurity proving crucial for SMEs in remote working era

Sabine Dedering, of Dell Technologies South Africa, looks at the recent surge in remote working-related attacks and the increased need for cybersecurity.