Small and medium businesses in Matjhabeng Municipality benefit from development finance, which helps them grow and create jobs. The study looked at how businesses are supported financially and found that funding, along with post-financial support like bookkeeping and monitoring, leads to improvements. Entrepreneurs mostly hear about funding through media and word of mouth, with startups being the main recipients. Businesses that receive financial assistance see enhancements in their goods, job creation, access to better premises, and improved equipment.