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Fake AI Citations Trigger UK Court Warning—Here’s What Small Businesses Should Learn
UK court warns lawyers over fake AI citations. Here’s what this means for small business owners using AI tools. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 16, 2025•5 min read
SME Confidence Up in South Africa—But Growth Still Faces 3 Big Hurdles
SME optimism is rising in South Africa, but growth is held back by cash flow, support gaps, and red tape. Here’s what you can do about it. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 15, 2025•4 min read
Customer-Centric Marketing & Tech: How Small Businesses Are Winning in 2025
Small business owners are using tech and customer-centric marketing to grow in 2025. Learn how to follow their lead in three simple steps. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 14, 2025•4 min read
How to Win the 2025 SA Future Trust Awards (And Why You Should Try)
The SAFT Awards offer R3 million in prizes to resilient South African entrepreneurs. Learn how to enter and stand out. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 13, 2025•4 min read
What Omnichannel Really Means in 2025 (and Why Customers Expect It)
Omnichannel CX isn't just for big brands. Learn how small businesses can use it to boost trust, sales, and customer loyalty. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 12, 2025•4 min read
Voice Search SEO in 2025: What Small Businesses Must Do Differently
Voice search is growing fast—here’s how small businesses can optimize for it without overhauling their whole site. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 11, 2025•3 min read
Spaza Shop Fund Rolls Out Slowly—Here’s What Small Businesses Can Learn
Only R6 million of South Africa’s R500 million Spaza Shop Fund has been paid out. Here's what that means and what small businesses can do. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 10, 2025•5 min read
AI in Customer Service: 11 Trends Small Businesses Can’t Ignore in 2025
AI is reshaping customer service in 2025. Discover 11 ways it’s changing the game for small businesses and how to stay ahead. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 09, 2025•4 min read
Luxury Brands Are Losing Ground—Here’s What Small Businesses Can Learn
Luxury is slipping as Gen Z questions the price of prestige. Here’s how smaller brands can stay relevant and resilient. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
July 08, 2025•3 min read
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