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Remote Working for Small Businesses in South Africa: Why It Rocks (When You’re Not Being a Control Freak)

Let’s be honest, remote work isn’t just another pandemic buzzword. It’s also not just for big corporates with huge budgets, beanbag chairs, and free lattes. For small businesses in South Africa, it can be a downright game-changer.

So, buckle in as I show you why remote working for small businesses South Africa style works like magic when you trust people. And also why it might suck horribly if you don’t.

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POPIA Compliance for South African Businesses: What You Actually Need to Do

POPIA compliance in South Africa is one of those things most small businesses avoid thinking about. Until the spam complaints roll in. Or worse, someone threatens to report you to the Information Regulator because your email signup form didn’t have a checkbox.

Here’s the truth. The POPI Act compliance requirements aren’t actually that complicated. But the jargon makes it sound like only lawyers and IT people should care. You don’t need either. You just need a straight-talking guide and a few smart fixes.

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AI Tools for Small Business Owners (Without the Brain Melt)

You’ve probably heard the hype. AI this, ChatGPT that. Maybe you tried it once and it called you “esteemed user” for no reason. Or your nephew swears Claude is the future and Gemini is so smart it’s creepy.

Meanwhile, you’re over here juggling stock orders, chasing invoices and trying to write a decent social post without crying into your keyboard.

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The Accidental Marketing Plan: What My Local Vet Taught Me About Selling Online

No really, this is about a vet. Stick with me. Please read to the end, especially if you're local to me. I don’t want any vet heads to roll because of an analogy.

The other day, I walked into a vet with a cat that wasn’t sick but looked like it had been dragged backwards through a tumble dryer (not the first time I've dealt with a cat in a tumble dryer). I expected some advice. Maybe ointment. What I didn’t expect was a full-blown small business marketing lesson.

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Quick Wins for Small Businesses in South Africa: 3 Easy Fixes You Can Do Today

Running a small business in South Africa is tough. You're managing sales, admin, marketing and more, often on a tight budget.

The good news? Here are three quick wins you can do today to help your business look better, sound better and attract more local customers.

PS. Open up to read why my face is on here!

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Stop Hiding: Get Found in Your Town (Even If You’re Not Online-Savvy)

So you're a plumber in Parys, a seamstress in Stutterheim, or an electrician in Empangeni. You’ve got skills, you’ve got experience, and you’ve got a name people trust. But unless folks already know you personally or drive past your bakkie, they probably have no clue you exist.

Here's the truth. Marketing in small towns isn’t the same as marketing in big cities. You don’t need fancy funnels or TikTok dances. You need visibility where it matters most: in your town, among your people, on platforms they actually use. Let’s fix that.

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Common South African Business Mistakes & Easy Fixes

Think you’ve got your business sorted? Maybe. But even the best South African entrepreneurs fall into a few common traps. From load shedding disasters to dodgy contracts and overstocked storerooms, these mistakes are easy to make - and just as easy to fix. Here’s a straight-talking, no-fluff guide to help you avoid the usual headaches and keep your business moving forward. No buzzwords. No judgment. Just real advice that works.

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Why South African Small Businesses Should Be Using Calendly Right Now

Look. You’re juggling WhatsApp messages, email threads, last-minute reschedules and the good ol’ “When are you free?” back-and-forth. It’s chaotic, unproductive and let’s be honest… annoying. Never mind the double-bookings. As an ADHD girl, double-bookings were becoming a real problem for me and they look so unprofessional - until I found a solution that works.

If you're running a small business in South Africa, Calendly is about to be your new best friend.

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