Here's Some Help During Challenging Times

It’s Day 5 of the Lockdown in SA – how are you feeling? This is a tough time for many entrepreneurs who are not able to earn an income during this period, and others who may be worried about how their businesses will survive this, not to mention the effect of isolation during the lockdown period. Here is what some entrepreneurs have recommended for self-care that can help make a difference. 

1. Beware of your thoughts

2. Consider both your mind and body

3. Exercise your brain

4. Repeat affirmations

5. Practice gratitude

6. Share with others (even virtually)

7. Take control of your schedule (you can start by planning)

8. Remind yourself of your WHY

9. Practice self-awareness

10. Make time for friends and family (whether online or telephonically)

MUST-READ: RESOURCES

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If you want to refocus on your health - Motivational Quotes to Help You Be a Fitter, Better Entrepreneur ‘Your Health is Your Wealth’ – The Ultimate Guide to Being a Healthy Entrepreneur

Work you can do from home- Position Yourself as a Thought Leader – Here’s How To Do It- Working with Other Entrepreneurs Should Be Part of Your Marketing Strategy- Do You Have a Google My Business Page? You Could Be Missing Out- Must-Have Small Business Software and Other Tech Tools to Help You Run Your Business

- The following content is paid for by The People's Fund -

THIS MONTH:  We Answer All Your Purchase Order Funding Questions:

In March, Luyanda Jafta from The People's Fund will be answering all your FAQs about Purchase Order Funding, from how to apply to who qualifies.Q: What documents are needed to apply for this fund?

1. CIPC documents

2. All director IDs and proof of addresses

3. The company’s proof of address

. A valid purchase order

5. Supplier quotes

6. Proof of previous work (previous PO, with delivery note and invoice to client)

7. 12-month bank statements (if fewer are available, then proof of previous work needs to be within the period of the bank statements provided for).8. Tax clearance certificate and BEE Affidavit/ certificate

Read more here.

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With COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown - now, more than ever, we have seen the importance of tech in the running of a business.

In the ‘Advancing Technology Use Among South African SMEs to Accelerate Growth’ White Paper, sponsored by Telkom, we find out why South African SMEs are not using tech and the benefits they are missing out on. PRE- REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE COPY.