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Scale your business up to the next level to ensure healthy growth. Our business tools and guides will show you how to innovate, expand your operations, and increase profitability.

ARTICLES FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

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Driving Africa's energy revolution and empowering SMEs across the value chain

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Franchising: The gateway to scalable growth and resilience in South Africa

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Celebrating Limpopo’s brightest: SMMEs driving local growth

Grow your business 22 Jan 2025

CIIE: Enabling Chinese market access for African Agri exporters As the world’s largest import expo, China’s CIIE is a critical market entry platform for African Agri-exporters to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. The costs and logistics, however, are prohibitive for many businesses; here’s how Standard Bank helps.

Grow your business 30 Sep 2025

Sustainability launch round up We recently launched the Standard Bank Sustainability Academy to help SMEs unlock opportunities and turn sustainability into a competitive advantage.

With expert input shaping the academy’s curriculum, we’re equipping entrepreneurs with practical tools to future-proof their operations, reduce costs, stay compliant, and stand out in the market.

Position your business as a leader in your sector and join the academy.

Register for the Sustainability Academy here and explore highlights from our launch event in the video and images below.

GUIDES FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

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How to influence consumer behaviour with behavioural economics Consumer behaviour evolves constantly and being able to understand it and how to influence it is crucial to any business strategy, and more businesses have begun to apply the principles of behavioural economics to help their business grow.

Choosing a channel for your target market

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How to find the right marketing channel for your target market One of the most vital steps in a successful marketing campaign is choosing a marketing channel.

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3 critical ways to create a solid support structure for your franchisees for business success Getting your franchisees to sign on was the easy part; giving them adequate support to make a success of the business is the real challenge.

Diana Albertyn

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How to improve your net worth with your networking strategy The idea of walking into a room full of strangers scares most people. As an entrepreneur, how can you change that fear into opportunity?

Amanda Hamilton-Attwell, 20 June 2016

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Whether you wish to buy a franchise store, revamp your existing store, or purchase additional stores or brands, Standard Bank's team of franchising specialists are ready to partner with you to grow your franchise.

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