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Working Capital: The Lifeblood of Business Operations
Working Capital: The Lifeblood of Daily Business Operations By Mike Brandon, Managing Director at Merchant West Working Capital Solutions Working capital is the financial fuel every business needs to operate effectively on a daily basis. It provides the necessary liquidity to purchase inputs, maintain inventory, manufacture goods or deliver services,
Windows 10 Support Ends 2025: Affordable Upgrades for SA Schools
Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: How South African Schools Can Upgrade Affordably By Shane van der Merwe, IT Sector Head, Merchant West South African schools have relied on Windows 10 for years, powering everything from computer labs to admin offices. But come October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support
Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025
Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: How South African SMEs Can Upgrade Without Breaking the Bank By Shane van der Merwe, IT Sector Head, Merchant West If your business still runs on Windows 10, heads up: Microsoft will end support on October 14, 2025. That’s just seven months away as
Manufacturing Capital Equipment
Manufacturing Capital Equipment: A Catalyst for Economic Growth in South Africa’s GDP By Chantell Hanekom, Senior Portfolio Manager, Merchant West Manufacturing is a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy, contributing approximately 13-15% to the nation’s GDP, or roughly 523 billion ZAR (about $28 billion USD). This sector employs about 1.6 million
Strengthening Supplier Relationships: A Strategic Approach to Mutual Success
Strengthening Supplier Relationships: A Strategic Approach to Mutual Success By Chantell Hanekom, Senior Portfolio Manager, Merchant West As one of Africa’s leading privately owned financial institutions, Merchant West is continuously expanding and providing innovative financial solutions across various sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, fleet, aviation, technology, and many more. A key
Solar Energy Solutions: Reduce Costs and Combat Tariff Increases
Ensuring Sustainable Energy at a Cost That Resists NERSA Tariff Increases By Brendan Black – Sector Head – Renewable Energy Energy is fundamental to our existence. The primary source of energy is the sun. Without it, the earth would descend into chaos, and surface temperatures would drop to minus 400°C.