With small to medium enterprises (SMEs) comprising about 98.5% of all businesses in South Africa, their financial stability is more than a private concern- it’s a national imperative. Yet, traditional avenues for gaining liquidity, such as overdrafts and bank loans, are increasingly proving to...

As 2022 begins, what are your business goals for the year ahead? If you’re planning to expand, explore new opportunities or simply keep your finances healthier than they were last year, here are three top tips. 1. Protect your cash flow No matter what industry you’re in, having ready access to c...

When you start a small business many processes need to be established and nurtured to create a stable structure from which the business can grow. Managing the financial health of your small business is crucial to creating this strong foundation. Understanding how to manage your company’s finance...

Businesses may find themselves in financial distress for several reasons. Of course, in some cases there are fundamental failures, which cannot be rectified. In many others, however, it is the culmination of several unfortunate circumstances. With the right support, these businesses can get back o...

Cash flow is essential to sustainable business; more importantly, the methods and channels used to direct, allocate and manage this precious resource play a vital role in how efficiently a company operates. The better the cash flow management system, the more easily cash can be allocated to bolster ...

Whether during start-up, growth or maturity, raising capital is a recurring need for any business. Common strategies include bootstrapping, crowd funding, debt financing and equity financing. The preferred or viable options will depend on several variables, and each involves different risks, rewards...

Factoring, also known as accounts receivable finance, is an increasingly popular method of business finance, worldwide. With factoring, a business sells its debtors book to a third-party organisation. This unlocks working capital, allowing a business to expand more rapidly and offer more attractive ...