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
Media Statement: SBI calls on government to save SMEs from devastating loadshedding
The Small Business Institute, which represents tens of thousands of
MEDIA RELEASE: MINISTER NDABENI-ABRAHAMS WORKING ON AN ENERGY RELIEF PACKAGE TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF LOADSHEDDING ON SMALL BUSINESSES
The Minister of the Department of Small Business Development, Ms.
Parliamentary Monitoring Group: Just energy transition funding for SMMEs and Cooperatives; Government failure to comply with 30-day payment regulation
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee was briefed by
SBI’s submission to the DTIC on the draft block exemption regulations for small, micro and medium-sized businesses, 2022
The SBI submitted it’s comments on the draft block exemption
MEDIA STATEMENT: SBI CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO STABILISE ESKOM
The Small Business Institute (SBI) calls on government to accelerate
SBI’s submission to the National Integrated Small Enterprise Development Masterplan (NISED)
The SBI submitted it’s comments on the NISED Masterplan on
SBI Webinar 7 July 2022: “Reflections on supporting SA’s SMEs in a time of Covid-19”
SBI Webinar 7 July 2022 "Reflections on supporting SA's SMEs in a time of Covid-19" The SBI held a reflective webinar on Thursday 7 July 2022 for policy makers, thought leaders, economic operators, friends and long-standing and proven supporters of small businesses in...
Western Cape Government launches SMME Booster Fund
One of my key priorities is to back entrepreneurs and
Nedbank: The Essential Guide for Small-Business Owners
Nedbank have put together “The Essential Guide for Small-Business
SBI Webinar – Fourth Industrial Revolution and SMEs “Threats and Opportunities” – Wed 1 December 2021
We had a wonderful keynote address by Dr Stella Mvuma,
SBI National Business Chamber Workshop – Thursday, 25 November 2021
We had an informative business chamber workshop looking at how
B4SA: Vooma Vaccination Weekend Guidance
In a broad effort to escalate the country’s vaccination programme,
SBI webinar: The tenacity of South Africa’s Small Business owners – recording and presentations
SBI Webinar: 8 September 2021The SBI held a webinar: The tenacity of SA's small business owners on Wednesday 8 September 2021. Unfortunately technology failed us and due to connectivity problems most of the people who registered could not connect. Although out of our...
SBI’s post-covid recovery series, research papers
Reflections on the impact of Covid-19 on SMEs in SATackling the disenabling environment.The importance of local champions.New perspectives on informalityDigitalisation - the best hope for SA's SMEsLocal may be lekker, but is it possible?
SBI webinar 8 September 2021 – The tenacity of SA’s small business owners
You are invited to join the SBI for a webinarTheme: The tenacity of SA's small business owners Our SMEs have been brutally smacked by the Covid-19 pandemic and, most recently, by the mayhem that erupted in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. However, most have shown resilience...
SBI reported in the news
The OFM Business Hour: SBI continues to support local business as systemic challenges persist (part 1)
John Dludlu the CEO of the Small Business Institute (SBI)
702: What are the issues in the Spaza Shop economy
John Dludlu – CEO of the Small Business Institute
Moneyweb: Municipal dysfunction holding SMEs ransom: report
Moneyweb: Municipal dysfunction holding SMEs ransom: report The Small Business Institute’s latest research details the cost of municipal dysfunction to small businesses, and CEO John Dludlu helps contextualise the data to reflect the real-time consequences for SMEs...
Engineering News: Dysfunctional municipalities hindering SME sector growth
Dysfunctional municipalities, an overabundance of bureaucratic red tape and deferred
Business Day TV: WATCH: BRICS – Growth Opportunities for SMEs Part 2
On this installment of The Entrepreneurial SME, Rams Mabote speaks
Business Day TV: WATCH: BRICS – Growth Opportunities for SMEs Part 1
There has been much euphoria reported about the 15th BRICS
SABC News: Spotlight on accidental entrepreneurship
Accidental entrepreneurship maybe contributing to the failures of many small
The Citizen: Who will run your small business once you are gone?
Nobody wants to work or live forever and if you
Business Day TV: The Big Idea – How the SBI is working to support small businesses
According to data from the Small Business Institute, in order
Business Report: Growing need for entrepreneurs’ wellness support amid myriad of SA challenges
In addition to finding affordable alternative power/energy for small
Engineering News: Small businesses need support as they take heavy strain from loadshedding crisis
Up to 64% of small businesses in South Africa’s townships
Moneyweb: Rampant corruption at Eskom drags down SA
At every step of its supply chain the utility has
Daily Maverick: South Africas SMMEs Need to Make the Big Digital Leap
The lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic had many unexpected
Business Day TV: Watch: How have Eskom’s power cuts affected SMEs?
Eskom has resumed load-shedding, and while the intensity of the
Newzroom Afrika: Small businesses’ take on EFF’s national shutdown
Load shedding has had a devastating impact on small businesses
