South African Small Business Blogs and Websites

It is encouraging that there are more South African small business blogs and websites producing content, gaining audiences and in their own way helping entrepreneurs. Today, I spend time reading articles on these websites, and I am sharing with you the more interesting websites I visited. I have excluded all aggregator websites and those offering dodgy get-rich-quick-schemes.  

1. Small Business Connect: This website is sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry. There are a couple of articles per day, that covers entrepreneurial advice, case studies and announcements.
2. Ideate: One of the oldest small business blogs in South Africa, the site always has a surprise or two. The site argues that it is “The biggest South African blog written for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs”.
3. Mzansipreneur: Written by Trudi Makhaya, who was the Deputy Competition Commissioner, the blog provides a feisty and interesting perspective on small business in South Africa. The public policy insights are exceptional.
4. Small Business Insight: Stephen Timm is an important voice on small business in South Africa. He works as a journalist/ analyst and has produced insightful research papers, comparing South Africa to other developing markets. Of particular importance, is that the research papers and articles are very strong on suggestions, and recommendations for government and the private sector.
5. Venture Burn: This popular multi-authored blog provides fresh analysis of South Africa, Africa and other emerging economies. I particularly enjoy the stories of entrepreneurs written by the entrepreneurs themselves.
6. Adii Pienaar: A mix of personal and business, this blog by one of the founders of Woothemes provides inspiration, home truths on the difficulties of entrepreneurship and inspiration.
7. Human IPO : Recently discovered website, that covers startups and technology in Africa. Comprehensive and insightful.
8. Kick Start Magazine: I picked up a copy of the magazine out of interest, and it has an interesting perspective. The website looks like it is in the early stages, and we look forward to reading more articles.
9. Silicon Cape – Much more than a blog, the space provided to entrepreneurs to write articles always turns up a gem or two. Recently rediscovered this space, and hoping to be more active on this site.
10. SME South Africa  – Recently relaunched and with much more original content.
11. TechCentral – The website provides an interesting window on the technology space in South Africa. The startups category is why we read TechCentral.
12. Zapreneur

Please add your favorites in the comments below. There must surely be more excellent small business websites focussed on South Africa.