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Free Small Business Boost Programme - South Africa

2/17/2016

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Entrepreneurship education for those in the green economy

The Small Business Boost Programme, funded by J.P. Morgan, aims to promote small business growth and job creation for those involved in providing solutions for the green economy. The programme will provide four months of business and management education and six months of support services to 100 small businesses in Gauteng. It seeks to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and resources to grow in this niche sector.

How you will benefit:
At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
Foresee and address challenges faced by businesses in this niche sector;
Communicate and market the value of your solution;
Anticipate and manage change better; Navigate the supply chain of big businesses;
Approach financing for growth using unique modelling techniques relevant to the sector;
Learn how to overcome challenges using cutting-edge business management strategies relevant to the sector; and Identify strategic growth opportunities that exist across the rest of the continent.

Who should attend?
In order to apply, entrepreneurs must fulfil the following criteria:
Operate within the manufacturing/ green-economy sector in Gauteng;
Have been in operation for at leastone year;
Have an annual turnover of between R200 000 – R20 million;
Employ at least three people; and
Work in the business full-time and have minimum 35% shareholding.

Programme methodology
Four months of business training (four days per month) on the subjects of business modelling and planning, marketing, finance, operations management, leadership skills and new business development as is relevant to the green economy; Six months of support services, including: monthly mentorship sessions and coaching circles, access to capital through financing partnerships, networking events, access to new markets and peer learning opportunities; Field visits, soft skills workshops, and entrepreneur guest lectures; and Four dialogue events with the manufacturing/green economy sector to share perspectives on sector challenges.

Apply here.....

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8 Comments
Marietjie Esterhuizen
9/10/2017 04:40:51 pm

"The application is closed"? The opportunity or is it close just because it is Sunday?
I hope this email will reach the right person just for info.
I wonder if you really know the hardship that our South Africans are going through JUST to get a business registered? A fighting frustration with incompetent workers (eight mnths of waiting). Can you imagine how long it will take to take funding....IF EVER. The rand is constantly falling because of bad political decisions (ministers of finance, mining and everyone in the way of the corrupted ANC). BBEE. Only top black ANC caders & business affiliates get access to contracts. If you are white (especially a white male), your changes are zero. The only way to get out of this situation was to form a Co-operative. A women Co-operative for alternative energy. A training Co-operative. Funding is another problem because technology is expensive world wide. We just do not have the collateral. I have the best qualified people. The best technology and projects (more than €100,000 plus), but it is just one big struggle. Just to get a kick start. To have mentors also for "start off" entrepeneurs. Help for those who wants to make a difference. Just to start an alternative energy project is just one big mission.
I hope if you have another opportunity for entrepeneurs in South Africa - that I will also receive this info. Please put me on your mailing list.

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9/10/2017 06:09:13 pm

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Debtor Finance link
3/23/2020 11:01:24 am

Thanks for sharing this article. I think that free small business programs will definitely help business owners to have more knowledge to grow their business. This article is very informative and helpful.

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FactorLoads link
4/20/2020 11:09:06 am

I believe that attending programs like this will surely help business owners to improve and grow their business. I also beleive that it is very helpful for them to get to socialized with professionals that can help them or give them advice.

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Nova Cash Flow Finance link
5/14/2020 11:41:00 am

Great article. I also think that small business programs will surely help to business owners to improve themselves in growing their business. I think that it's better to attend programs like this.

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Factoring Finance link
6/15/2020 12:21:19 pm

I like attending business programs and workshops too. It help me to improve my knowledge and be able to explore with people with the same interests. Thanks for sharing this article.

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NBF link
6/23/2020 02:58:39 am

Very interesting! I'd like to attend programme like this. This will surely help me to manage and grow my business well. Thanks for sharing this article.

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Chris link
7/7/2020 08:41:10 am

Great news! Small Business Boost Programme is a blessing especially to the small businesses. I like how this article talks about the benefits that this programme will give them. The article also clarifies the requirements of those who can join this programme. Thanks for this! A good read indeed!

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