Have you ever wondered how small businesses get bigger businesses to sponsor their events? How can you ensure your event is funded and that you gain the credibility that comes from being supported by corporate leaders? We have the answers.

Events are a great marketing tool, they provide opportunities to connect with your customers, employees, and stakeholders in a more meaningful way.  But events cost money. In the article below we show you how to: 

1. Research and set your sponsorship objectives.

2. Identify the right sponsor

3. Put together a proposal 

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Take The Stress Out of Tax Season

Submitting tax documents to SARS can be daunting, especially for new business owners or those needing a refresher. With this in mind, Sage has released an all-inclusive guide to equip you with everything you need to navigate the upcoming tax year end confidently. There is a lot to consider, like, did you know that for your business to qualify as a small business corporation (SBC) by SARS, you will need to meet the following criteria?-  Your business turnover is less than R20 million per year.-  All shareholders in the business are natural persons.-  You only own one business.-  Less than 20% of the business turnover comes from “investment” income.-  Less than 20% of your income comes from rendering “personal” service.

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Business Vehicle Finance: Do You Qualify?

When running a small business operation, the time will come to transition from using your vehicle for work, into using a business vehicle. Because the funds to buy a vehicle in cash are rarely available, many people turn to vehicle financing, a common SME funding method used to grow small businesses. 

Here are some things to think about when considering having your business vehicle financed:

•   How does one buy a car through your business in South Africa? 

•   How does business asset finance work? 

•   How do you buy a car if you are self-employed in South Africa?

•   What are the requirements to qualify for vehicle finance? 

Tips To Help You Get Business Funding

The purpose of a funding proposal is to convince key stakeholders that your business is worthy of funding. But because most decision-makers see hundreds of similar documents, you need to find a way to make yours stand out without wasting their time. They will want a professional-looking document that is easy and quick to read.A funding proposal should include the following:

• An overview

• An organisation overview

• Funding details

• Various support documents

What You Need To Know About Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is often confused with influencer marketing, it refers to the process by which an affiliate earns a commission for marketing a company's products.  It is a great way to generate additional income. You can either become an affiliate marketer and recommend other brands, or you can start an affiliate program to start promoting your existing brand.

Here are some things to consider when looking into affiliate marketing as a means to up your income:

Increase Your Professional Network With Founders. 

Looking for ways to increase your professional network? Then Founders is the community for you. Whether it is to exchange knowledge, strengthen business connections or create job opportunities, a strong professional network gets you the all-important foot in the door. Entrepreneurship networking is incredibly important, as the connections you make with others can help give you a new perspective. It is however not always easy to find like-minded individuals, this is where the Founders community becomes incredibly helpful. Reasons to grow your network:- Find career advice and support- Raise your professional profile- Get access to business opportunities- Gain a different perspective

Join the waitlist to become part of this community.

How Much Should You Be Charging?

Wondering how much to charge a client? Establishing prices can be very tricky and can lead to over or under-charging. This template will help you figure out just how much you should be charging. Learn how to:

• Factor in the production costs

• Add costs of logistics

• Finding the sweet spot

• AND MORE!