

Doing Business Online
A business information resource for start-ups, SMEs and large business that supports the whole business life-cycle.
Where are you in the life cycle of your business...
Starting and operating a business in South Africa has become simplified through this website. It showcases information and resources for the entrepreneur, SME, large business, business owner or anyone thinking about starting and operating a business in South Africa.
COVID-19 should not stop you for bringing your business ideas to life. Bring out the entrepreneurial spirit in you and change your life for you and your family. The site will guide you with steps for each phase of the business life-cycle, which also includes costs and other information that you should know about from a legal perspective.
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28
Jul
National Building checklists introduce greater efficiency for construction permits
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Posted by
Ignitious
Authors: Letta Kaseke & Bharti Daya
As part of government’s commitment to have more efficient, accountable and transparent processe...
30
May
Significant strides made in creating a conducive environment for investment in SA
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Posted by
Ignitious
The Head of Invest South Africa (InvestSA), Mr. Yunus Hoosen, has lauded success in the first phase of the work done to create a conduc...
28
Mar
Securing Funding for your SME in South Africa
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Posted by
Ignitious
South Africa’s Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a considerable role to play in bridging the exacerbated unemployment gap. The Natio...
23
Nov
City of Johannesburg Goes Digital: Online Construction Permit System Launched
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Posted by
Ignitious
On the 28th of October 2021, the City of Johannesburg had a soft launch of the web-based construction permit system. This achievement i...
23
Nov
Invest SA’s response to World Bank’s statement citing the discontinuation of the Ease of Doing Business Report
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Posted by
Ignitious
Invest SA takes note of the decision issued on 16th September 2021 by the World Bank Group to discontinue the publication of the W...
20
Jul
South Africa’s Reforms on Ease of Doing Business for 2021
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
South Africa’s ranking on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) survey declined steadily since 2009, however since it’s priori...
01
Jun
Dealing with Conflict Constructively in the Workplace
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
Dealing with Conflict Constructively in the Workplace
Working on your own is a dream come true. But as you grow your business, you have...
28
May
Use Project Management to kick start your business ideas
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
When you have so much to do as a business, it’s great to projectise your work.The definition of a project is a unique and temporary end...
24
May
It all starts with a plan!
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
As you go through the different phases of the life-cycle of your business, money will always be a factor. At some stage, you may have e...
22
May
Facts mixed with myths: Is catering a female led business sector?
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
I once attended a business conference that was organised for women. Most people shared their success stories and there was a great netw...
22
May
Survival Strategies for Women – The Human Reality of Lockdown
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
Lockdown challenged everything I believe to be true about myself. It challenged my identity and has forced me to redefine myself as a ...
21
May
Eggsellent
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Posted by
Doing Business Author
The Beginning of Eggsellent
My name is Lebogang Mashigo. I’m 30 years old and I own Eggsellent, a business that’s now 15 mo...