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Vuma FM: It’s all about the Money Show – Branding Beyond Survival
On It’s All About The Money with Nhlanhla Makhanya (Vuma FM), Vantage Advisory MD Luncedo Mtwentwe unpacks why branding is not a luxury for SMEs — it’s a survival tool. From taxi drivers to township hustlers, he explains how visibility, consistency, and authenticity can turn
Mastering the art of brand power
Getting your brand story right doesn’t require massive budgets, especially in the age of social media The world is shifting. Global markets are being reshaped, new markets are opening and the competition to capture them has never been more intense. Businesses that will thrive, not
Grit isn’t a growth strategy — SA’s SMEs deserve more
Let’s stop talking and start doing before we lose the very businesses holding everything together I always get asked what it will take for South African SMEs to stay resilient and grow despite ongoing global uncertainty and local pressures. If you ask any small business
Vuma FM: It’s all about the Money Show – Women Driving Economic Transformation
On It’s All About The Money with Nhlanhla Makhanya (Vuma FM), Vantage Advisory MD Luncedo Mtwentwe unpacks the role of women in shaping South Africa’s economy — from street vendors to executives. Listen here as he shares insights on access to finance, mentorship, and rethinking
Economic inclusion means meeting women in townships and rural areas
This Women’s Month, as we applaud progress, we must also confront the uncomfortable truths that threaten to slow this momentum Every August South Africa pauses to celebrate Women’s Month, honouring the heroines of 1956, while spotlighting the real state of women’s empowerment today. This year
A Night to Remember at the Nedbank Topco Awards
Last night, we had the honour of attending the Nedbank Topco Awards, a celebration of South Africa’s trailblazers, change-makers, and purpose-driven businesses. While we didn’t take home the win this time, we gained something equally valuable – inspiration, insight, and renewed energy to keep pushing
Funding deals too often turn into steals
If we’re serious about inclusive growth, we must make sure the game is not rigged from the start In the vibrant but often volatile landscape of entrepreneurship in South Africa, SMEs are the lifeblood of economic growth, job creation and innovation. Yet, these businesses are
Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025
Honoured to Be Finalists – and Recognised! Vantage Advisory is honoured to be a Top Empowered Finalist at the Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025 in three powerful categories: Fast Growth Black-Owned SMME of the Year – Vantage Advisory (Pty) Ltd Richard Fletcher Entrepreneur of
From waste to wealth, it’s time to mind your ESG
South African SMEs need to buckle up, build better and make sure they’re driving in the right direction By Luncedo Mtwentwe AGA(SA), Managing Director of Vantage Advisory and host of the SAICABiz Impact Podcast For much of the year, the global Environmental, Social, and Governance