Starting a Business

Choosing the right name for your business It's amazing how few entrepreneurs put thought and research into naming their business. There are certain guidelines to follow to ensure you not only choos ...

CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN - DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK NOW! This Business Plan e-book is widely regarded as one of the best preparatory publications on writing a business plan. It deals extensively with the all-impor ...

A guide to the Companies Act and the CIPC The face of South African business is changing. From 01 May 2011 the New Companies Act comes into effect, paving the way forward for economic growth and imp ...

Brush up on your business etiquette Business etiquette involves more than eating with the right fork or leaving a suitable tip. It's about generally acceptable, courteous and respectful behavi ...

Choosing the right business format for your enterprise Before you jump right into starting your own business, there are many things to consider. One of these, is choosing the most appropriate legal entity unde ...

Competition Law compliance - Questions and Answers Q) If you launch a small business, how do you know you’re not contravening competition law? What legalities need to be followed before you can operate ...

Getting expert help to start or run your business Many entrepreneurs get professional advice to help start their business and with various aspects of their day-to-day operations. These services often come ...

Small business agreements - you get by on trust until you... Small and startup businesses work a lot on trust and verbal agreements, because being cautious and doing it formally costs time and money. It works – ...

Some pointers when choosing a business partner There are many things to take into account when choosing a partner for your business, but among the most important or most common issues are the following: ...

Start-up vs buying an existing business Buying a business is an alternative way to get into business with less risk than normally associated with a start-up venture. But there are still many fact ...

Starting an online business   Currently 5.0/5 Stars. The constant evolution of technology and advances in online capabilities has meant that there is very little we can't do over the Internet. A huge number o ...

Ten simple rules for a successful start-up   While the thought of starting your own business may be exciting, it can also be intimidating - even for someone with a successful business ca ...

Tips when looking for business premises One of the things you have to think about carefully when starting or buying a business is where it is or will be housed. There are many factors that will i ...

What is viability? Once you've decided you have a good business idea and you want to run with it, can you predict whether it will be a success? Well, that's where assessing t ...

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS – IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE The SME Toolkit South Africa is proud to bring you the 2011 Young Entrepreneurs Business Plan Competition. Proud sponsors Business Partners, the Internation ...

10 common mistakes start-up businesses make An increasing number of entrepreneurs are entering the challenging new world of running one’s own business. Pearl Seigel addresses some of the common ...

Being a successful entrepreneur in South Africa – The Rea... Today’s article is a summary of key points made at the FNB Endeavour South Africa Entrepreneur’s summit held in Cape Town on the 17th November. ...

Business Partners Celebrates Young Entrepreneurs during t... Two promising young entrepreneurs were crowned winners of the competition at an Awards Ceremony on the 16th of November 2011. The event was the culmination ...

Can I steal from my boss to start my business? We had some interesting discussions today with some people about intellectual property. We have coached many people out of their corporate jobs into the sel ...

Corporate Governance Definition “Corporate governance refers to the structures and processes for the direction and control of companies. Corporate governance concerns the relationshi ...

Questions to ask yourself when selecting a business   Currently 4.0/5 Stars. If you're thinking about starting your own business, there are a few points you have to ponder before you can even start the process. Ask yourself the foll ...

The world’s most successful people - what makes them tick There is no doubt that there is enormous hunger for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to clearly understand what it takes to stay in the game and o ...

Young entrepreneurs – do you have what it takes? The fact that the SME sector is a tough industry to break into does not seem to deter the average young entrepreneur. But are big ideas, determination, pas ...

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Business Unity South Africa - tips and ideas for start-ups http://www.busa.co.za

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) http://www.cipc.co.za

FindYoFayah - motivational movement aimed young South Afr... http://www.findyofayah.org

National Business Initiative - a voluntary group of compa... http://www.nbi.org.za

SME Survey - South Africa SMME research provider http://www.smesurvey.co.za