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How to Register a Company with CIPC: Costs, Steps & Requirements

Registering a (Pty) Ltd in South Africa costs as little as R175 and can be done online in days. Here is the full process — and the three registrations most new owners forget.

04 Aug 2026 8 minRead guide

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Compliance & B-BBEE

Beneficial Ownership Filing: The CIPC Requirement That Can Freeze Your Company

Since 2023, every South African company must declare who really owns it. Skip this filing and you cannot submit annual returns — the first step towards deregistration.

21 Jul 2026 6 minRead

Compliance & B-BBEE

B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit: The Free Document That Wins Small Businesses Big Contracts

If your turnover is under R10 million, you do not need an expensive B-BBEE verification. One sworn affidavit gives you an automatic level — and most owners get the details wrong.

08 Jul 2026 7 minRead

Web & Digital

How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa? An Honest Price Guide

Quotes for the same website can range from R2,500 to R250,000. Here is what websites actually cost in South Africa in 2026, what drives the price, and how to avoid paying for the wrong things.

24 Jun 2026 9 minRead

Marketing & Growth

WhatsApp Business Pricing in South Africa: What You Actually Pay

The WhatsApp Business app is free, but the Platform is where the real power is. Here is what Meta actually charges per message in South Africa — and how to keep costs near zero.

10 Jun 2026 7 minRead

SEO & AI Search

SEO vs GEO: Why Ranking on Google Is Not Enough Anymore

More searches now end without a click, answered by AI. If your business is not the source those AI answers cite, you are invisible. Here is how SEO and GEO work together.

27 May 2026 8 minRead

you@yourbusiness.co.za vs Gmail: Why Your Email Address Is Costing You Clients

Web & Digital

[email protected] vs Gmail: Why Your Email Address Is Costing You Clients

A free Gmail address makes quotes look like scams and invoices look suspicious. Here is what a professional email address really costs — and how to set one up in under an hour.

13 May 2026 6 minRead

Tutorials

Free Domain Names for NGOs and NPOs in South Africa

Registered non-profits can get a credible web address at little or no cost. Here are the.org.za and grant-backed options — and how to claim one without losing ownership.

12 May 2026 6 minRead

Starting a Business

SARS After CIPC: The Tax Registrations Your New Company Needs Next

Your company is usually auto-registered for income tax — but that is only the beginning. eFiling, PAYE, VAT and tax clearance each have their own trigger. Here is the map.

28 Apr 2026 7 minRead

Web & Digital

Loadshedding and Your Website: Why Hosting Location Matters

Stage 6 does not just kill your lights — it can take your website, email and online sales down with it. Here is what actually happens to hosting during loadshedding, and how to stay online.

15 Apr 2026 6 minRead

Compliance & B-BBEE

POPIA and Your Website: What Every SA Business Must Comply With

Your contact form, newsletter signup and WhatsApp button all collect personal information — which means POPIA applies to you. Here is what compliance actually requires, in plain language.

01 Apr 2026 8 minRead

Marketing & Growth

Google Business Profile: The Free Tool Most SA Businesses Set Up Wrong

When someone nearby searches for what you sell, Google Business Profile decides whether they find you or your competitor. It is free, it takes an afternoon, and most businesses get it half right.

18 Mar 2026 7 minRead

Tutorials

How to Create a Professional Email Account in cPanel (Step-by-Step)

Your hosting plan already includes professional email — here is how to create mailboxes, set up webmail and connect your phone in ten minutes, plus the mistakes that break deliverability.

04 Mar 2026 5 minRead

Tutorials

The Ultimate Guide to W3 Total Cache: How to Set It Up

W3 Total Cache can dramatically speed up a WordPress site — if you configure it correctly. Here is a safe, sensible setup that avoids the settings that break pages.

03 Mar 2026 9 minRead

Tutorials

cPanel, Webmail and Backups: Your Hosting Control Panel, Explained

New to hosting? Here is a plain-language tour of the control panel your website lives in — the five areas that matter, and the one you should check every month.

18 Feb 2026 6 minRead

Web & Digital

How Websites Actually Work: A Plain-English Guide for Business Owners

Domains, hosting, DNS, websites and email — five things every business owner pays for but few can tell apart. Here is the simple mental model that makes every future decision easier.

04 Feb 2026 7 minRead

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