On this page you will find statements and op-eds distributed by SBI; coverage the Institute receives and news about and for SMEs. While we do not necessarily endorse political parties, nor the findings of other research institutions, our research and advocacy positions are increasingly highlighted by influential commentators. We post these articles or interviews here for your review.
News releases & OpEds
SBI reported in the news
Business Day: LETTER: From shareholder capitalism to the stakeholder variety
This year at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Fin24: Analysing the state of SMMEs in a stagnant economy
Relatively little credible data is available about small, micro and
SME South Africa: Invoicing Secrets to Help You Avoid Late Payments
Earlier in 2019, the Small Business Institute (SBI) asked the
Moneyweb: Busa’s acting CEO unpacks South Africa’s SME issues
Cas Coovadia discusses Sona’s mentions of youth entrepreneur funding, SME
Letter to the Editor: Support 250 000 SMEs
By Business Live: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/letters/2019-12-18-letter-urgent-support-needed-by-250000-smes/
Business Day: Entrepreneurial class should be recognised for what it has to offer
Hundreds of people turned up at Hyde Park Corner mall
Engineering News: South Africa has fewer small business than 25 years ago – Institute
Not-for-profit organisation Small Business Institute (SBI) executive director
Engineering News: SME Indaba to seek tangible ideas to overcome barriers
The Small Business Institute (SBI) will host discussions on dysfunctional
Moneyweb: Gaan Mboweni se MTBPS-boodskap enige goeie nuus bevat?
Bernard Swanepoel, direkteur van die Kleinsake-Instituut & Maarten Ackerman
City Press: Minister finally acts on small business council
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who was appointed as the minister of small
News24: Challenges SMEs face scrutinised
Challenges hampering Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) prosperity will be
Business Day: More discipline for grocery and e-commerce bullies
The Competition Commission has fleshed out the details of how
EWN: SBI Criticises Eskom For Not Being Honest About Its Future
With load shedding expected to last at least a week,
eNCA: Government owes suppliers billions
Government’s failure to pay its suppliers is damaging the economy.
SAfm: Minister of Small Business Development will appoint the national Business Council
Guest: John Dludlu Executive: Strategy & Public Affairs SBI – The
