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Cybersecurity the SME growth engine

For SMEs, cybersecurity is no longer just a defensive cost – it has become a strategic growth driver. As cyber-risks intensify and customer, investor, and regulatory expectations rise, security maturity is now directly linked to business trust, revenue, and...

Top cost pressures and growth opportunities for SMEs in 2026

As 2026 gets underway, South African SMEs should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. This is according to SME services provider Lula, which highlights...

How to unlock SA’s next wave of entrepreneurs

New insights are emerging about how small business owners in South Africa can draw valuable lessons from leading entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. Insights from Xero highlight that while South African SMEs are known for their resilience, the next leap in growth...

Artificial Intelligence: The hidden driver in modern F1

Behind the advanced aerodynamic shapes and mouldings that characterise Formula One cars in the current ground-effect, hybrid-powertrain era lies a less visible but unquestionably formidable and transformative force: By Graham Duxbury Today, Artificial Intelligence...

Smart marketing for the channel: How to grow without overspending

“In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” – Seth Godin Marketing can feel overwhelming for many SMEs in the IT channel, especially when budgets are tight and competition is fierce. The good news is that effective marketing is less about...

Channel Chunder: An ambitious dream caught up in a vicious nightmare

My Esteemed Editor has done it again – he sometimes amazes me – and this time, over one of our regular coffees, he has used his astute foresight and ever-optimistic outlook on life to regale me on the enormous potential that the African Continental Free Trade...

Max Verstappen and the legacy of F1’s true all-rounders

Max Verstappen’s recent triumph at the Nürburgring in a GT3 car has reignited the debate about the value of versatility in motorsport. Many hailed the victory as further proof that Verstappen is not only Formula One’s dominant force but also a driver capable of...

Trust: the currency that is influencing scale for small businesses

In an age where scams, misinformation, and digital fraud are rampant, trust has quietly become the most valuable commodity in business. By Alan Shannon, executive: small business services and private clients at Nedbank Small businesses that are thriving are not...

Fire risk is a simmering issue often not properly addressed

Fires occur more frequently than most people realise. “Fires happen far more often than is generally understood, and many do not even make the news. In restaurant kitchens, for example, grease buildup in extractors and out of sight extraction ducting can easily ignite...

Build slowly, execute fast: how to succeed as an SME

In South Africa’s startup ecosystem, stories of scale tend to follow a familiar trend. A bold idea, a big pitch and a splashy exit. However, for most entrepreneurs, building in difficult markets means the path is more tactical than dramatic. Progress tends to be...

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