The Economy is F*ed. You Know It. I Know It. Here’s How We Survive.
You know how nuts things have gotten, and you're not wrong - it's not just you, the landscape has shifted into a whole new playing field (and not in a good way). Small business life in South Africa? Totally different beast than it was even a few years ago. But few people are calling it out. So let’s get real and talk through how we survive this circus.
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.
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.
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.
No-Fuss Marketing for Coastal Guest Houses & Airbnbs in South Africa
So, you run a guest house or Airbnb in one of South Africa's awesome little coastal towns. The sea air is fresh, your coffee is strong, and your rooms are clean and comfy. But now you need to fill those rooms without becoming a full-time marketer. You're not trying to be the next social media influencer or learn a bunch of techie nonsense. You just want bookings. Fair enough.