This Women’s Month, how are women making a difference? In this brief, we look at easy business ideas for women, the common problems they face, the funding and support they can get, and how women are breaking barriers and bringing new ideas to many industries.

Guide to Business Ideas for Women

Women own only 21.9% of businesses in South Africa, highlighting both a gap and opportunity for growth. Practical, low-cost business ideas include home-based ventures like freelance writing, baking, and virtual assistance, as well as online opportunities such as dropshipping, social media management, and online courses. Choosing the right business involves matching your skills, market demand, and lifestyle needs. Additionally, various funding and support programs are available to help you start

Women in Business: Challenges & Opportunities

​Women entrepreneurs face challenges like funding gaps, gender bias, and limited access to education. Overcoming these requires mentorship, tailored training, flexible work policies, and technological skills. Advocacy and inclusive policies also help create opportunities. With the right support, women can thrive and build successful businesses in a more inclusive environment.

More Insights on Women in Business ⬇️

Women Driving Tech Innovation

Women are leading groundbreaking innovation in technology, tackling global challenges with creative solutions and driving progress across industries. Despite facing unique obstacles, they continue to break barriers by leveraging collaboration and sharing knowledge. Watch the webinar recording here to explore these insights. Practical strategies and inspiring stories show how women in tech are shaping the future and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Grab Your Ticket to the NextGen Business Connect Awards

The NextGen Business Connect Awards is brought to you by Inabold Enterprises, in partnership with SME South Africa. Created to give support and recognition for youth and women-owned businesses in our country, it celebrates the outstanding achievements of these brands in South Africa.

This award ceremony will empower, inspire and connect the next generation of entrepreneurs. It takes place on Saturday, 16 August 2025. Doors open at 17:00.

If you would like to be a part of this prestigious event, you can join as an exhibitor for as little as R850. It includeds:

• Access to award ceremony
• Red carpet and trade networking opportunities
• Welcoming drink
• Food and refreshment throughout the event
• Opportunity to showcase product/services
• Retention of sales revenue
• Designated stall space

Fill in the exhibition stall online application form.

Come and help foster a community of innovative and forward-thinking leaders. Ticket sales for attendees are open and include:

• Access to award ceremony
• Red carpet entry
• Networking opportunities
• Welcoming drinks
• Food and refreshments throughout the event

Early Bird tickets cost R550 but are limited. Standard ticket prices are R750. Buy your ticket today.