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Have You Seen This? It's All About Business Funding
We get many requests via our DMs from entrepreneurs asking how to get business funding. SME South Africa does not provide funding but we do have the resources to help you get the funding that you need. Check out our Funding Page hereIn this newsletter we share funding alternatives including crowdfunding and non-traditional funding providers. This week, learn about:- Running a Crowdfunding Campaign- A Review on Alternative Funding- Find out More About the Funding Stories of Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa
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Funding Resources
SME Solution: Business Financing Review- To help you find the perfect alternative funding option for your small business, we compare three popular options – Lulalend, Merchant Capital and Redtree Capital. SME Solution: Crowdfunding Platforms Review- We compare three of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in South Africa, taking into account affordability and what you need to sign up – The People’s Fund, Uprise.Africa, and BackABuddy. The Truth About Running a Crowdfunding Campaign in SA- Get the strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign, from the story you need to tell, to how much it can cost.
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What You Need to Know About NYDA Grants [Updated]- The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a grant programme that aims to benefit a total of 500 South African youth-owned enterprises with financing and give thousands of more access to non-financial business support services. Financial support starts from R1000 and goes up to R100 000.
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Startup News Roundup – DataProphet Makes Top 30 African Startups List, Fintech Adumo Secures Investment, and More (22 – 26 March)- Read the latest startup news including about entertainment startup Hitchat which has successfully secured $225 000 in a Series A funding round.
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[DOWNLOAD] Financial Statements Templates for Entrepreneurs- These templates are available as free downloadables, they include the Income Statement template, the Business Plan template, Finding Your Breakeven Point, and so much more.
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[DOWNLOAD] The Funding Stories of Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa, including:- Choosing the right investor- When they knew they were ready for funding- The various funding options available