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The investment-readiness gap holding back SA’s small businesses

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Being a good business does not necessarily make an SME fundable. Thabang Hleza, head of investments at Old Mutual’s Masisizane Fund, discusses what businesses need to address before approaching investors and funders.

27 Aug English South Africa Business

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