Small business guides: start, register and grow
Practical guides for small business owners and anyone starting out: how to start a business with little capital, register a company, manage cash flow, price and fund your business, and stay on the right side of tax rules. Written for real small businesses, from market traders to growing companies.
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Cash flow for small businesses: how to never run out of money
Profitable businesses still fail when they run out of cash. How to forecast cash flow, get paid faster, control costs and build a buffer.
Side hustle ideas you can start with little money
Earn extra income without big start-up costs. Side hustle ideas built on skills and services, how to price them and which offers to avoid.
How to start a business with little capital
Many great businesses started small. A step-by-step guide to starting with little capital, testing your idea and growing from real sales.
Keeping business records for TRA: a guide for small businesses
Good records make tax time easier and protect you in a TRA audit. What to keep, for how long, how EFD receipts fit in and simple habits that help.
How to register a company in South Africa for R175 on BizPortal
A private company costs R175 to register through BizPortal, often in a day. The steps, what you get, and the duties that start afterwards.
How to register a business in Ghana with the ORC
Ghana's Office of the Registrar of Companies handles registration online through eRegistrar. The steps, documents and fees for 2026.
How to register a business name or company with CAC in Nigeria
A business name costs about ₦10,000 to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission, plus ₦500 to reserve the name. The steps and documents.
How to register a business in Rwanda: free and online with RDB
Rwanda lets you register a business online for free, and you get your tax number at the same time. The steps, deadlines and when VAT applies.
How to register a business in Tanzania with BRELA
BRELA's Online Registration System lets you register a business name or company without visiting an office. The steps, then the TIN and licence.
How to register a business name or company in Uganda with URSB
A business name costs UGX 35,000 to reserve and UGX 55,000 to register; a small private company UGX 105,000. Here are the URSB steps and fees.
When must a business register for VAT in Kenya?
Value Added Tax becomes compulsory once your taxable sales reach KES 5 million in any 12 months. Here is how the threshold works and what changes once you register.
eTIMS explained: KRA's electronic invoicing for small businesses
eTIMS is KRA's system for issuing electronic tax invoices. It is free, and it affects every business, VAT-registered or not. Here is what it is, the options and why your customers care.
Turnover tax in Kenya: a simple guide for small businesses
If your business sells between KES 1 million and 25 million a year, turnover tax is probably your main tax. It is 1.5% of gross sales, paid monthly. Here is how it works.
How to register a business name in Kenya on eCitizen
Registering a business name is the quickest way to make a side hustle official in Kenya. It is done online through eCitizen. Here are the steps, the cost and what comes next.