Improve Your Fundability: How to Be and Remain Compliant

Hi Entrepreneur

Are you ready to make sure your business is compliant for funding? In this brief, we explore what it means to be compliant, the key documents and registrations funders look for, and how to stay compliant to increase your chances of getting approved for funding. Whether you're applying for a grant, loan, or investment, these tips will help you stay on the right track.

In Today's Brief

• Why Compliance is Important for SMEs

• How to Stay Compliant and Ready

• Discover More on Business Compliance

• Webinar: How Navigate Credit & Risk

• Latest News from the Funding Summit

Why Compliance is Important for SMEs

Compliance is essential for SMEs to avoid legal risks, protect their reputation, and access funding and growth opportunities. Key requirements include business registration, tax, labour, health and safety, consumer rights, and data protection laws. Staying compliant boosts operational efficiency and competitiveness. Use expert advice, technology, and a clear compliance programme with regular audits to manage and maintain compliance effectively.

How to Stay Compliant and Ready

Staying compliant isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about opening real opportunities. Understanding the key business compliance requirements for SMEs in South Africa is essential when preparing your business for funding. At the South Africa Funding Summit 2025, you will discover how to maintain compliance and meet funders’ expectations to boost your chances of success.

Knowing why compliance is important for SMEs helps you appreciate the bigger picture behind these regulations, while learning about business compliance requirements and how to comply gives you practical steps to stay on track as your business grows.

More on Business Compliance

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• Your 10-Step Guide to BEE Compliance

• Business Compliance in South Africa FAQs for SMEs 

• Infrastructure and Safety Compliance for South African Businesses

• How AI is Revolutionising Business Compliance in South Africa

Do you understand the credit risks facing your business? Join our webinar designed to help entrepreneurs better manage credit and reduce financial risk.

Date: 22 May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Led by Molobeng Serame, Head of Credit Portfolio Management & Governance and a Chartered Accountant, this session will help you better understand what credit risk means for your business and how to assess and manage it effectively. You will learn what funders look for when reviewing your credit profile and how to position your business for funding success.

The webinar will also provide practical strategies to strengthen your credit standing and avoid the common financial missteps that can limit your growth.

See you at the SME SA Funding Summit!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders who secured their tickets. Your enthusiasm and commitment to growth are what make this summit a powerful platform for connection, learning, and opportunity.

Date: 12 June 2025
Venue: Empire Conference & Events Centre, Johannesburg

At the summit, attendees will gain valuable insights into how to position their businesses to attract funding. They will learn what funders are currently looking for, the compliance and legal essentials needed to become funding-ready, and how to successfully scale across various industries. The event will also feature practical strategies, real-world funding success stories, and data-driven approaches to unlocking business growth.

Please note: Tickets are completely sold out and will not be available elsewhere.