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What is a Personal Service Provider (PSP) and How Do I Qualify?

Personal Service Provider (PSP). Personal Service Providers (PSP) are people, who would have, under normal circumstances, be seen as employees – but invoice…
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South Africa: Side Hustles Ideas You Can Do!

Great side hustle ideas such as bookkeeping, direct selling, online buy-and-sell, research studies and virtual assistants!
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Extra Cash: Side Hustle Ideas In South Africa

Start a hustle by selling pet accessories, coaching, property styling and interior design, baking or even sellng things at markets!
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Online Side Hustle Ideas for Extra Cash Flow in South Africa

Start an online business in blogging, iunfluencer marketing, graphic design, crypto, copywriting, photography and many more!
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The best business bank for small businesses – a comparison

Which bank account is the cheapest for startups and small businesses on South Africa? A Comparison between Bank Zero, TymeBank, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank…
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How to save on tax with a small business corporation

Registering as a Small Business Corporation (SBC) in South Africa offers tax benefits, but certain criteria must be met.
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How to identify a client from hell

Look out for red flags when dealing with potential clients, such as underestimating the workload, unclear expectations, and unrealistic deadlines.
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What do you need to test your online business idea?

Testing ideas, leveraging online platforms, and aligning with your strengths are key strategies for success in the entrepreneurial journey.
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What skills do you need to build a small business?

Managing a small business requires strategic growth, financial management, effective marketing, communication, leadership, and project management skills to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.
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Why you don’t need an online portfolio

Online portfolios may not always convert clients. Focus on building credibility through community engagement and personal branding instead.
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How to make money creating and selling courses online

Online courses thrive in business, technology, personal development, and more. Create valuable content, market effectively, and monetize wisely.
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How To Pay Less Tax As A Small Business Corporation

Small Business Corporations (SBCs) in South Africa enjoy tax benefits like depreciation deductions and sliding scale income tax rates, provided they meet specific…
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Offline business ideas you can start for under R 1000

Start an offline business with low barriers: personal care, pets, gardening, food, home services. Start small, learn, and grow!
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How to start an ecommerce business in South Africa

Starting an online business is simpler than ever with tools like WordPress, WooCommerce, and iKhokha. Build your website, set up e-commerce functionality, and…
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How to Become a Successful Solopreneur

There are many weird ideas out there on what a solopreneur looks like. For example, the Times Of India believes that this is…
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How can I make money through affiliate marketing?…

So, you’re looking to sell products online, but you’re struggling because you don’t have anything to sell. Or, you’re a content creator with…
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How to start a blog in South Africa

Bloggers in South Africa People have been blogging and creating content for more than 20 years on the web – and the technology…
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Frugal Local’s top books to read for 2022

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales”
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Growth Hacking: What Is It And How Has It Helped My Business?

What is growth hacking? “A growth hacker is a person whose true north is growth.” – Sean Ellis (2010) Small businesses have a…
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How to get good business ideas

Good business ideas stem from solving problems, passions, talents, networks, and available resources. Experiment, research, and learn customer needs. Keep an ideas journal,…
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