Funding mistakes SMEs make when under financial pressure

Bizcommunity | 04.08.2026 16:06
The latest Business Partners Limited SME Confidence Index found that 9 in 10 South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have experienced operational pressure from recent fuel price increases, underscoring the short-term financial pressures facing the sector. More broadly, the survey points to a growing number of businesses shifting their focus from expansion to short-term survival.