Big Small Business Show

The Big Small Business Show - IoT explained in farming technology

Ewald Fourie, CEO of IoTdc, unpacks the basics of IoT (Internet of Things) by explaining how IoT regulates sprinkler systems on farms

28 Jan 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Entrepreneurial willpower behind the development of a physical board game in a digital era

Christine Kritzas, Creator of Smart Heart Board Game & Counselling Psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia, partnered with Dr. Saliha Afridi and together they revamped the original game aimed at developing emotional intelligence in children, change the way they interact with others and express themselves. She shares the ups and downs…

28 Jan 2022 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - Introduction to our new series around IoT

What is IoT (the Internet of Things)? This is the first question in our new series where we will systematically unpack this world where devices communicate with one another via the internet. Ewald Fourie, CEO of IoTdc, unpacks the basics.

21 Jan 2022 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - A great new product called MTN Made for Skhokho.

MTN Business launched a great new product called MTN Made for Skhokho. It’s aimed at the informal business sector, especially those operating in townships, while at the same time offering great value to any entrepreneur. Kholo Magagane, Head of Marketing at MTN Business unpacks

21 Jan 2022 10 min

The Big Small Business Show - Spotting the gap in the market

Nicholas Riemer, CEO & Co-founder of The Invigilator, spotted a gap in the market when exam-writing moved to an online platform and immediately co-developed an app that’s now widely used all over SA. Nicholas is also the overall winner of the annual SAICA Top-35-under-35 competition

20 Jan 2022 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - Highlights of the magnificent support MTN Business gave SME owners in 2021

MTN Business had a magnificent year supporting small business - the App of the Year awards, the App Academy, the Go Show, to name but a few. Kholo Magagane, Head of Marketing at MTN Business, shares their entrepreneurial success stories for 2021.

17 Dec 2021 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - Pty (Ltd) vs sole proprietor

What's the difference between a Pty (Ltd) and a sole proprietor when it comes to budgeting for expenses? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question.

17 Dec 2021 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - To be the face of your business or not to be

Sisters & co-founders of Positive Pants Boutique, Roxie van der Venter and Monie Freeme, are expanding into international waters and Allon Raiz guides them on how to ward of competition as well as give them advice about being the face of the business.

15 Dec 2021 13 min

The Big Small Business Show - Working in and not on the business

Marc-Gregory is a visual artist and asked Allon for guidance on how to work in the business, not on it. Allon Raiz humorously replied that it’s the first time he’s ever had this question :)

9 Dec 2021 13 min

The Big Small Business Show - Net profit after tax

What should you do with net profit after tax? Put it back into the budget or spend it? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question

9 Dec 2021 4 min

The Big Small Business Show - The Companies Amendment Bill

The Companies Amendment Bill was released for comment in September. Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA unpacks the impact on small business related to the pay gap disclosure, submissions of annual returns, company records and beneficial ownership.

9 Dec 2021 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - Empowering entrepreneurs to deliver sales pitches

The recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) was jam-packed with announcements related to SME's. Pieter Faber and Gigi Nyanin from SAICA unpack the most relevant statements.

3 Dec 2021 12 min

The Big Small Business Show - Why should you budget for VAT & PAYE in your cash flow budget

“Should I make provision for VAT and PAYE in my cash flow budget?" George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question.

3 Dec 2021 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Techniques on how to relieve stress

Entrepreneurs in South Africa are stressed out and it seems as if it won’t change any time soon. "How do I make myself not feel?" Ronen Aires, high-performance & wellness coach, shares techniques on how to assist your body to relax so that you have the energy to start the…

3 Dec 2021 10 min

The Big Small Business Show - Empowering entrepreneurs to deliver sales pitches

Peterson Khumalo, Director of KnM Chartered Accountants, joins Allon Raiz in conversation around how to prepare entrepreneurs for growth and scaling. Allon guides that a good starting point would be to train entrepreneurs to deliver smooth and polished elevator sales pitches

26 Nov 2021 13 min

The Big Small Business Show - Compiling a cash flow budget

“What should be considered in a cash flow budget?" George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question

26 Nov 2021 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - The dangers of online gaming

Online gaming - whether you’re an entrepreneur who’s playing games for stress relief purposes or your children are playing, there are online dangers to be aware of, especially when it comes to the kids. Ross Saunders, a specialist in data privacy and cyber security, unpacks

26 Nov 2021 9 min

The Big Small Business Show - How to secure a sale during Covid times

The onset of Covid restrictions changed the face of sales tremendously with many conversations now taking place online. There are however certain basic sales principles that stay intact. Dylan Baxter, a sales expert, unpacks

19 Nov 2021 8 min

The Big Small Business Show - How to put a CAPEX budget together

How do I put a Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget together? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question

19 Nov 2021 3 min

The Big Small Business Show - Sell a meeting, not your product

“The idea is not to sell your product, it’s to sell a meeting. Sell the opportunity to meet.” Wise words from Allon Raiz to Lerato Mohlala, founder of Letha Lethu, a company that specialises in imports/exports and custom clearances

19 Nov 2021 13 min