5 things SA businesses want from government

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New research from Sage shows that business owners are investing in the future but would like to see more action from the Government. More than half (54%) of SME owners in South Africa did not take a holiday last year and 70% put in more time than the standard 40 hour-week to grow their businesses. Yet some 96% say that they have had no assistance – financial or otherwise – from the national government as they strived to build their companies. Let us look at the highlights of the research – what are the 5 things SA business want from government?

South African business owners outline the top five things they want to see from government to help them thrive are to:

  • Control energy and utility costs
  • Reduce red tape
  • Simplify labour regulation
  • Reduce business rates and taxes
  • Bring stability to foreign exchange rates

Is it just me or can you also spot an omission in this list?