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Michael Georgiou, a non-executive director at JSE-listed Accelerate Property Fund, was forced into a share sale earlier this month which saw 107 million shares in the group disposed of. The shares were effectively seized by Investec, which the fund says exercised “its security rights in terms of an existing lending agreement”.

Small businesses face intense challenges trying to access funding. Dramatically increase chances of getting the vital funding you need.

I managed to create a job for myself when I first left the world of full-time employment and went into business for myself, just like many other consultants, creatives, developers and other service professionals.

Starting and running your own small business in South Africa can be a daunting prospect at times. But there has never been a greater and more challenging time for small business owners to use their agility, flexibility and determination to own their success and add value to South Africa’s economy.When we look at the statistics, the contribution of small businesses to South Africa’s economy is huge.

Knowing how to navigate your finances while trying to make your mark as a start-up can be tough.

South African companies are in deep trouble as their net profits and dividend payouts declined sharply through 2023.