Many SMEs approach us for assistance in facilitating access to funding opportunities – and we turn away 92.6% of them. That might not sound like a particularly appealing selling proposition,…
read moreFor many finance professionals, the idea that you might need to have storytelling skills may be an alien concept. Narratology certainly isn’t a module for aspiring CAs nor a defining…
read moreWhilst Black Ownership may not be necessary for all grants and incentives, it’s important to note that compliance to a minimum level is required for a successful application. The intention…
read more93% of SMEs don’t know where or how to access finance, hampering their ability to grow and deliver on contracts and met the expectations of corporate buyers. We see this…
read moreThe DTI announced in October last year (2018) that it has so far financed 128 projects, surpassing its original goal of supporting 100 black industrialists, resulting in an investment of…
read moreThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the Global Business Services (GBS) incentive effective from 1 January 2019, replacing the BPS which ran from 2011 to 2014, stimulating the offshoring…
read moreAccording to us, these are the top 8 investment highlights from last week’s budget speech: The R300 billion worth of pledges made at the Investment Conference last year Government has allocated 8 billion for industrial business incentives…
read moreThe Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) will be extended to 2035 with tough demands on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for commitments to increase local and black participation in the…
read moreMost business owners have come into 2019 with renewed energy and strategic plans for growth in the short, medium and long term. Understanding where and how to access finance for…
read moreThis R8 million matched grant administered by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) can help you finance a bankable feasibility study The aim of the incentive is to co-fund feasibilities for: new large-scale industrial projects in…
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