Competitor and industry research: Business directories

Creating an effective business plan

There is a wide range of physical and online business directories in South Africa that can provide you with information about specific companies and industries. Many of these are easily accessible, free, and cover businesses from a wide variety of industries. Here is a sample of some of the more comprehensive and well-known online business directories:

  • Best Directory: Best Directory is one of the best free online business directories offering free business listings in South Africa. Individuals can advertise an unlimited number of businesses on the directory.
  • Business Directory: Business Directory advertises businesses, accommodation, legal, contractors, and medical in South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, and Botswana on the website under the relevant directory.
  • South African Business Directory (SABD): The South African Business Directory is one of the best directories for SMMEs. Businesses can add their listings to the site or support SABD who will then create custom web page for a once-off fee of R200.
  • Yellow Pages: The Yellow Pages is the ‘go-to’ directory of the small business environment, and has been helping to market entrepreneurs and SME’s for over 60 years. 

 

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