Small businesses are generally independently-owned and can exist in a variety of forms including, but not limited to, corner stores, online boutiques, among many others. They can give a neighborhood strength and create vibrant, diverse communities.

If your annual turnover is less than R 10 million you are defined as an Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME). White owned EME companies are a level 4, which amounts to a 100% BEE Procurement Recognition.

SME stands for Small Medium Enterprise and SMME stands for Small Medium Micro Enterprise. SMME are companies that are below R5 million turn over per annum, this is the standard for generic broad-based BEE scorecard purpose.

On Small Business Saturday – there will never be charge to list your business. We believe in free listings and total ease of access to your business account.

Small Business Saturday originally started out in the United States to promoted local brick and mortar shops and business and encourage consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. It would normally fall on the first Saturday after Black Friday, which is in November alongside the American Thanksgiving holiday. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. In 2017 Small Business Saturday is on Saturday, December 2nd. In the UK, Small Business Saturday customers also go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.

In South Africa, we have decided that small business should not have to wait a full year to showcase the great products they have to offer the consumer. We believe that small businesses should be promoted each month to raise awareness and build support. For that reason, we declare every first Saturday of the month to be Small Business Saturday.

Buy Small® is a nationwide movement that celebrates small businesses every day and helps communities thrive and stay vibrant. Small Business Saturday^® – a special day when we can show support as a nation for small business owners and communities – helps fuel the Buy Small® movement.

Buy Small® deals is part of the Buy Small® initiative that gives small businesses the opportunity to add exclusive deals available to other Small Business Saturday® businesses and small business supporters.

As a consumer, you’re a key part in helping small businesses thrive. By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you’re showing your support for the small businesses in your neighborhood and in the communities you call your own.

If you’re a small business supporter, you can Buy Small® and share the small businesses you love year round and you can find new favorites by exploring the Buy Small® Listings Map.

If you’re a small business owner, you can celebrate customers and help attract new ones with Buy Small® marketing materials.

If the FAQ’s on this page do not address your questions, please feel free to contact our Buy Small^®servicing center at [email protected]. We are available from 9am to 6pm CAT, Monday through Friday.

Invite your customers to Buy Small® with you, and help attract new customers. We make it easy for you by providing Buy Small® marketing materials for you to download.

As a small business owner with a physical or online presence, you can enjoy tools and resources to help your business year-round.

You can help attract even more customers to your business year-round by using year-round Buy Small® materials:

• Download ready-made Buy Small® marketing materials.
• Learn how to make the most of these materials and build on the nationwide momentum of Small Business Saturday^®.

These materials can be used throughout the year, and especially on Small Business Saturday^®, to show shoppers they can Buy Small® at your business.

If the FAQ’s on this page do not address your questions, please feel free to contact our Buy Small^®servicing center at [email protected]. We are available from 9am to 6pm CAT, Monday through Friday.