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How 2 Sisters Built Mo’s Crib into a Global Homeware Brand

Mo’s Crib is a South African sustainable homeware brand that has done what most businesses only dream of. The brand has cracked the United States retail market and has landed on the shelves of Crate & Barrel and Target. Founded…

19/05/2026

The 30% United States Tariff Hike Devastates Small Businesses

The United State 30% tariff hike on South African goods, effective August 7, 2025, coupled with the effective termination of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), has profoundly disrupted the economic landscape for South African small businesses.

19/08/2025

The 30% United States Tariff Hike Devastates Small Businesses

Stories

The United State 30% tariff hike on South African goods, effective August 7, 2025, coupled with the effective termination of the African Growth and...

Apply for up to R100,000 to the Spaza Shop Support Fund

Funding

The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF) is a government initiative that is designed to strengthen township-based spaza shops that form a critical component...

A New Era for Small Businesses: The Small Enterprise Ombud Service

Stories

The adoption of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act of 2024 into law and the establishment of the small enterprise ombud service represent a...