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5 Trends Every Small Business Must Watch in 2025—And How to Actually Use Them

From AI to Gen Z to green packaging—here are the top 2025 trends for small business growth, and how to act on them. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 06, 20253 min read

5 Trends Every Small Business Must Watch in 2025—And How to Actually Use Them

Inside the Buddy Bench Project—How a Teen Turned Playground Pain into a Mental Health Movement

The My Buddy Bench Project helps kids fight isolation with kindness, empathy, and community. Here’s what businesses can learn from it. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 05, 20253 min read

Inside the Buddy Bench Project—How a Teen Turned Playground Pain into a Mental Health Movement

SA Tech Challenge 2025 Launches with R1 Million Prize—Here’s How SMMEs Can Stand Out

The SA Tech Challenge 2025 is live with R1 million up for grabs. Here’s how South African SMMEs can enter and use the moment to grow. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 04, 20253 min read

SA Tech Challenge 2025 Launches with R1 Million Prize—Here’s How SMMEs Can Stand Out

Global SME Ministerial Set for G20—Here’s What Small Businesses Can Do Now

South Africa to host the first-ever Global SME Ministerial during the G20. Learn how small businesses can prepare to access finance, digital tools, and global markets. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

May 31, 20253 min read

Global SME Ministerial Set for G20—Here’s What Small Businesses Can Do Now

South African Small Businesses Show Resilient Growth in 2025—Despite Load-shedding and Uncertainty

New Xero research shows 83% of South African small businesses grew in 2025. Here’s how they’re using tech and grit to beat the odds. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

May 27, 20253 min read

South African Small Businesses Show Resilient Growth in 2025—Despite Load-shedding and Uncertainty

Apple Tariff Threats Rattle Markets—What Small Businesses Can Learn From the Panic

Trump’s new 25% iPhone tariff threat and 50% EU tax rattled global markets. Here’s what small businesses should do when customers freeze up. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

May 25, 20252 min read

Apple Tariff Threats Rattle Markets—What Small Businesses Can Learn From the Panic

Why Marketers Are Risking Brand Safety for Results in 2025—What Small Businesses Should Do

New data shows marketers are choosing ad results over brand safety. Learn what this means for small businesses and how to stay credible. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Google-Ads Facebook-Ads &Marketing News

May 21, 20253 min read

Why Marketers Are Risking Brand Safety for Results in 2025—What Small Businesses Should Do

Small Business Month 2025—Forbes Reveals a Simple Marketing Roadmap (And Why You Should Actually Use It)

Forbes outlined a three-step strategy for Small Business Month 2025. Here’s how small businesses can turn community goodwill into meaningful growth—without fluff. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

May 01, 20253 min read

Small Business Month 2025—Forbes Reveals a Simple Marketing Roadmap (And Why You Should Actually Use It)

Tariffs Are Tightening Marketing Budgets—Here’s How Smart Small Businesses Are Fighting Back

Global tariffs are squeezing small business marketing budgets in 2025. Learn how to adapt your strategy and stay competitive without overspending. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

April 30, 20253 min read

Tariffs Are Tightening Marketing Budgets—Here’s How Smart Small Businesses Are Fighting Back
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