Trek Plastics have been navigating the South African business landscape for over half a century, first as a tool & die manufacturer then expanding into the plastics industry in 1978. In 2015, landing a lucrative contract appeared to be a dream come true for the Port Elizabeth-based company but c...

Whether you’re waiting for a phone call, an important email, or the kettle to boil, waiting can be frustrating. Waiting for cash inflow for your business can be just as frustrating as the anticipation builds, and you feel suspended, unable to progress, unable to grow. It is said that waiting is a ...

Access to finance for SME’s continues to be the make or break point for company growth and expansion. According to the World Economic Forum Competitiveness Rankings, South Africa, ranked 49 overall, “hosts the continent’s most efficient financial market” placing the country a...

In the current economic climate, SMEs need to look to service providers offering out of the box financial solutions to generate the working capital necessary for growth and expansion. With 28 years experience navigating the South African finance world, Merchant Factors offer just the maverick thinki...