What's in store as we close out 2024 and enter a new and uncertain 2025?

Mike Brandon, MD at Merchant West Working Capital Solutions, explains why shifting focus from balance sheets to deal-based financing is crucial to revive growth, inclusion and job creation.

Lance van der Molen from iStore Business discusses how SMEs can streamline their IT using Apple’s ecosystem. From cybersecurity to productivity tools and trade-in value, he says Apple devices offer efficiency and resilience, giving small firms a competitive edge without the need for in-house IT expertise.

Lance van der Molen of iStore Business explains why SMEs are rethinking the Mac – from cost savings and device longevity to seamless Microsoft compatibility and built-in security – challenging the long-held myth that Apple is pricier or less practical for businesses.

‘The voice from the mid-corporate segment is that they are not conventional business banking clients, nor are they corporate investment banking clients.’ – Herman de Kock, Nedbank executive for Mid-Corporate.

Sudesh Pillay, head of iStore Business, says SMEs could benefit from switching to Mac, citing lower costs, longer device lifespans, and enhanced security as key factors to boost productivity and reduce the total cost of ownership.