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
ENCA: Ramaphoria long over
John Dludlu, a former editor of the Sowetan and executive
BusinessTech: Worries over new business laws planned for South Africa
The Small Business Institute (SBI) has raised concerns around the
Business Day: WATCH: Small business balks at more red tape
In December, the department of small business development released the
Daily Maverick: Small businesses and state at loggerheads over ombud proposal
The relationship between small businesses and the government might break
SAfm: Mediated Conversation: Unpacking the pros and cons of the national small enterprise development bill
Guest: John Dludlu – CEO Small Business Institute
Salaamedia: What would some of the consequences be on #smallbusinesses of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill?
What would some of the consequences be on #smallbusinesses of the National
Engineering News: SBI says new Ombud is unnecessary, as per National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill
The Small Business Institute (SBI) has shared its discontent about
Metro FM: The Kings Suite, 17 Nov with SBI CEO John Dludlu
More than 50 large companies have formally committed to paying their SME
IT-Online: CEOs commit to paying SME suppliers within 30 days
In an effort to ensure small and medium sized businesses
Fin24: 50 major companies clamp down on late payments bankrupting small businesses
In a bid to keep small and medium-sized enterprises afloat amid
POWER Business: Global entrepreneurship week 2020
Tumisang Ndlovu speaks to Pearl Maphumulo, managing director at The Business Development Agency, John Dludlu
Business Maverick: Defying the lockdown blues to give small businesses a voice
For news that a small business can use: A new
Press release from B4SA
Media release from Business for South Africa (B4SA), the SA SME Fund,
Business Day: WATCH: A world-class African city death spiral
Ratepayers in the City of Joburg are “gatvol”. Rates for
ITWeb: Small Business Institute rebukes CompCom over e-commerce regulations
The Small Business Institute (SBI) has moved swiftly to caution
