Over the last few years SMEs have experienced a challenging operating environment with many of the anticipated risks becoming a reality and hurting our economy and employment. Megan Dedekind, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited, shares five actionable strategies to help SMEs not only survive but thrive in 2025 and beyond.

As a partner, Standard Bank is a proud supporter of this event, which showcases the bank’s commitment to sustainability. For local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the event highlights the importance of adopting sustainability practices in their operations.

February, the month of love, is a time to celebrate commitment and rekindle romance. While chocolates and perfume fade, life cover offers lasting security. Queen Malobane, Provincial General Manager at Metropolitan, highlights five reasons why life cover is a meaningful gift of love.

Building adequate savings is one of the most effective ways to help you weather the storm and build financial resilience. Moreover, this will help you cope with unexpected events or circumstances that may have negative repercussions if you haven’t planned for unforeseen circumstances.

Rene Botha, Regional Investment Manager at Business Partners Limited, urges business owners to pay close attention to their budgets and keep cost management as a top priority. While balancing cost-cutting measures with maintaining quality can be difficult for local entrepreneurs, she believes it's achievable with the right approach.

The upcoming South African budget speech represents a pivotal moment for the country, offering clarity on the government’s fiscal priorities and implementation strategies.