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TCOB: Participate in the Small Business Growth Index Survey

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Absa and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry have launched a new index that will serve as a yardstick for the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in South Africa.

Your participation as a small business and future involvement in this initiative may just secure your business a financial award of R25 000 as the Small Business Ambassador for 2025.

We spoke to Carel Van Aardt who is the Chief Operating Officer at the Bureau of Market Research for more on the survey.
8 May 2025 English South Africa Business News

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