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This is our last newsletter for the year, although challenging at times we have always found ways to combat the challenges we have faced together. From looking at affordable tech tools for small businesses during loadshedding to finding you the cheapest courier services in South Africa, our mission has always been to help small businesses thrive, even in the midst of adversity. It was not all doom and gloom; there were some exciting times and amazing wins this year. We look at some of the wins of 2022 here: 

• Successful entrepreneurs in South Africa with Innovative Retail Brands

• New Business Incubators in South Africa

• The Fastest Growing Tech Businesses in South Africa

We hope that this year brought a lot of wins to you too, and that you have developed strengths that were once weaknesses.If you are working through the festive season, all the best! 

Our Favourite Funding Articles From 2022

• Township Business Funding Opportunities – TREP

• IDC Funding Opportunities

• Non-Repayable Business Grants in South Africa

Business Opportunities to Explore in 2023   

Get the info on industry trends and what resources you need to start these businesses:

• Hair salon

• Kota business

• Coffee shop

• Food truck

• Laundry business 

• Poultry business

• Rabbit farming

• A list of township business ideas and opportunities

• And more!

Visit our ‘Business Opportunities’ directory to find out which industries to explore and business and franchise opportunities available.

New This Week (12 December 2022)  

• 10 Amazing Black Business Women in South Africa

• Socio-Economic Issues Affecting Businesses

• How Small Businesses Can Get Sponsors for Events

Holiday Self-Care for Entrepreneurs  

It’s that time of the year, once again, to take things slow, ease your sore muscles (and egos) and take a long-awaited break. For entrepreneurs, burnout is a reality, so it’s important to make time to relax and have fun during the festive season. 

1. Reflect on the lesson's you've learnt this year 

2. Give yourself permission to practice self-care 

3. Incorporate mindful meditation into your daily schedule

4. Schedule in exercise

5. Find ways to relax and recharge 

Need Working Capital? For a Free Quote for Business Funding, visit SME South Africa. 

+20 Business Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Agricultural Sector

Find the right fund for your agriculture business. Choose from debt financing and venture capital to government grants & incentives and prizes.

Get a full list of agricultural funds for the following categories/businesses:

• Field crop farming

• Animal production

• Dairy farming

• Food & agricultural value chain

• Agro-processing

PLUS – Niche funds for Black and Women-owned agriculture businesses