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All Your Compliance, Funding, Marketing FAQS Answered
Your FAQs answered on Compliance, Funding, Marketing, Etc.- We Debunk More Myths About Buying Tech for Your Business- Resources including a Business Plan for Startups
Have a great, productive week ahead!
You should be using tech in your business. For the next month, SME South Africa will be challenging all the myths that are holding you back from investing in Business Software.
Tech Myth #2 – Not Every Business Needs Tech
Not every business needs ALL the tech, but most small business owners can benefit from SOME tech in their businesses. Most business software – accounting software, POS systems, e-commerce platforms, payroll, etc. can help you run your business better by offering the following benefits😀 1. Flexibility – you can work from anywhere, not limited to a single PC or device.
2. Efficiency – work faster and save time and money.
3. Clarity - can see your business’s current financial position and stock levels at all times.
4. Accuracy - automate and speed up the calculations of business expenses such as tax and payroll, etc.
5. Customer convenience – customers can shop from any location at any time.
6. Wider market reach – the opportunity to grow your customer base and increase sales.
7. Compliance – able to track and manage sales tax (VAT). Start Here: Invest in a website, accounting software and a solid POS system.
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Your FAQs answered on Compliance, Funding, Marketing, Etc.
On complianceThe Basics of How to Register a Small Business in South Africa- Find out where to register your business, what company to choose, and how name reservation works. SARS Business Registration FAQs – What You Need To Know To Stay Compliant- SARS returns should be submitted and paid on time to avoid unnecessary penalties and interest. We answer all your frequently asked questions in this blog post. On funding
Essentials to Secure Funding for Small Business- From the right documentation needed, to adequately researching investors and funding instruments and how to pitch, check out this guide. Ideas to Launch your Business for Free (Almost) – What You Can Do While Looking for Funding- The ideas range from exchanging skills with other entrepreneurs in your network to getting your existing customers to write you testimonials. On marketing
How Do B2B Service Marketplaces Work? We Answer Your Biggest FAQs- Everything you need to know about marketplaces including the benefits and how lead generation works on marketplaces.12 (Mostly Free) Marketing Strategies That Won’t Break the Bank- Are you looking for ideas to build brand awareness and attract potential customers? Then this one is for you. On alternative ways of making money
Crowdfunding Platforms for SA Entrepreneurs- We take a look at six platforms – Uprise. Africa, Thundafund, The People’s Fund, Livestock Wealth, Angel Investment Network and Jumpstarter.The T
uth About Running a Crowdfunding Campaign in SA- Strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign, from the story you need to tell, to how much it can cost.
Are you looking to buy accounting software but don’t know which product to choose?
SME Solutions will help you purchase the right tech for your small business.To start, we researched for you - we compared three popular accounting software solutions.
Reasons for getting accounting software include:- It’s an easy and cost-effective way to keep your financial records up to date – good financial management can help with securing funding.- You’ll have your payroll direct payments automated.- The quick processing of expenses and travel claims- Track and manage your sales tax (VAT) Get the recommendations for 3 Top accounting software solutions today.
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