Kaya 959 Inside Your Business

Funding Fit: How SMEs Choose the Right Capital

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South African entrepreneurs often struggle not with finding funding — but with choosing the right type. Grants, equity, debt, purchase‑order finance, working capital… each serves a different purpose. Kabelo Themane from Anglo American’s Impact Finance Network breaks down the funding landscape, the most common SME mistakes, how to assess investment readiness, and how township and rural businesses can position themselves for real capital.
9 Sep English South Africa Business

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