What is this tool?
The GoNoGo South African Business Journey is your interactive roadmap to starting and running a business in SA in 2025. Each step is packed with up-to-date resources—official, local, and international—plus links to free, trial, and affiliate-friendly platforms. Proven ZA providers are highlighted wherever possible.

Why is it useful?
The process of launching a business is complicated. This tool breaks it into clear action steps that save you time, connect you to funding/support, and give you direct access to best-in-class resources. You get practical guidance for each legal, financial, operational, and marketing milestone.

SEFA: Small Enterprise Finance Agency – ZA business funding and grants
IDC: Industrial Development Corporation – Large and small industry loans/grants
National Youth Development Agency – Youth enterprise grants & support
NEF: National Empowerment Fund – Transformation & women-led business funds
DSBD: Dept. Small Business Development – National programmes & info
Swoop: Grant Finder – Free search and application support

SEDA: Enterprise Development – Workshops, templates, accredited advice
Business Partners SME Toolkit – Free ZA business templates/tools
NSBC: National Small Business Chamber – Networking, events, mentorship
B-BBEE Commission – Empowerment and compliance support
GreenCape – Green business assistance (ZA)
SA Gov Biz Guide

Shopify ZA Free Trial – Global SA e-commerce leader (affiliate)
Yoco Payments – Card payments for SA businesses (affiliate)
Bob Shop: Sell-Online – ZA marketplace (affiliate)
HostAfrica: Web Hosting – Local hosting, free domain trial (affiliate)
Canva Free Design Tools – 30-day pro trial (global affiliate)
QuickBooks ZA Free Trial – Accounting software (affiliate)
TymeBank Business – ZA digital business bank (affiliate)
Trello Project Management – Free boards/automation

Click Each Step for Details, Pro Tips & Free/Trial Resources