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HubSpot Just Gave Small Teams a Huge Edge with Its New ChatGPT Integration
HubSpot and ChatGPT just teamed up, bringing advanced CRM research to small businesses. Learn how this connector can fuel your marketing, sales, and support. ...more
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June 27, 2025•2 min read
18 AI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using in 2025
Want to use AI to save time and money without sounding like a robot? These 18 tools help small businesses work smarter, market better, and stay human. ...more
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June 26, 2025•9 min read
South Africa’s Small Business Boom: R500m in Growth—Here’s What’s Driving It
Over 200,000 South African entrepreneurs have driven R500 million in growth in just one year. Find out what they’re doing right—and how you can join them. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 25, 2025•3 min read
WhatsApp’s July Pricing Overhaul—New Per-Template Fees, Free Utility Replies, Volume Discounts
WhatsApp shifts to per-template pricing on 1 July 2025. See the new rates, free replies, and volume tiers—plus cost-saving tactics for small firms. ...more
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June 24, 2025•3 min read
2025 SA SME Funding Report Exposes Big Gaps—Here’s How to Get Your Share
A new report shows South African micro-businesses are shut out of finance. Learn three funding-ready moves to beat the odds and grow. ...more
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June 23, 2025•4 min read
Sometimes, the Best Business Decision Is to Change Businesses—Here’s How to Pivot Wisely
Pivoting your business can lead to massive success—or massive failure. Learn how to manage major changes wisely, clearly, and profitably. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 22, 2025•3 min read
Small Businesses Are Being Targeted—Here’s What Cybersecurity Stats Say in 2025
43% of cyberattacks now target small businesses. These 2025 cybersecurity stats explain the risk—and how you can avoid becoming the next victim. ...more
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June 21, 2025•6 min read
Referral Marketing Stats 2025—Why Word-of-Mouth Now Crushes Ads
Impact.com’s 2025 data shows 86% trust recommendations vs 2% ads. See how to build a referral engine that actually moves the sales needle. ...more
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June 20, 2025•3 min read
International Trade Is a Mess—Here’s How to Expand Anyway
Tariffs, payment delays, and political drama are making global trade tough in 2026. Here’s a practical roadmap for exporting without losing your sanity. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 19, 2025•5 min read
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