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Running a small business? Start with the problem you have today.
For spaza owners, market and street traders, home food sellers and other small businesses. Plain-language guides to help you understand your money, control costs and make better choices. Start where you are. Make it profitable. Build what works.
Money & profit
How to Know If Your Small Business Is Actually Making Money
Check what comes in, what goes out and what is really left after business costs.
View this eBook →Spaza shops
Your Spaza Shop Is Busy — But Is It Actually Making Money?
Understand sales, replacement stock, expenses and why a busy shop can still have little money.
View this eBook →Street trading
How to Start and Run a Street Trading Business in South Africa
Think through what to sell, where to trade, daily costs and keeping your business safer.
View this eBook →Market stalls
How to Make More Money from a Market Stall in South Africa
See which products sell, check your costs and make each market day work harder.
View this eBook →Simple records
How to Keep Simple Business Records Without Accounting Software
Write down sales, spending, cash and stock using simple records you can keep yourself.
Find this guide →Selling food
Want to Start Selling Food in Your Township?
Start with a small amount of money, test what people will buy and avoid waste.
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