SA is a tough place for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to survive and prosper. The entrepreneurial journey typically involves much sacrifice in terms of life savings, time and energy, applied over many years.

Most new businesses fail, while many older ones are barely hanging on in the onerous SA economic and regulatory environment. There is little support from the government, despite this being a crucial sector for employment and tax revenue...

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