Business Insights

Cash flow shortages are one of the leading reasons why small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa struggle to grow—or even survive.

For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa, spreadsheets have become the default business management tool.

Poor visibility into business performance is one of the most significant challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Rising operating costs are one of the biggest challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Southern Africa.

Inventory inaccuracies are one of the most costly and frustrating challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.

Slow financial reporting is a major obstacle for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.

Load shedding and unreliable electricity supply remain one of the most significant operational challenges for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.

Customer retention is one of the most important challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.

Poor sales forecasting is a significant challenge for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Southern Africa.

Lack of automation is one of the biggest barriers preventing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa from improving productivity, reducing costs, and scaling efficiently.

Weak management reporting is one of the most overlooked challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.

Employee productivity is one of the most important factors determining the success of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southern Africa.