Africa has the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs in the world. That is a happy statistic to celebrate, especially during South Africa’s Women’s Month. However, funding opportunities are disproportionately low…
read moreSome of the prospects who approach us for consultation on their funding application are applying for funding for the first time. If that sounds like you, then this article (which…
read moreSo, you’ve assessed your options and decided to apply for business funding. You’ve made a wise choice – applying for funding from the right sources can elevate your business to…
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 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…
read moreIn the work that we do, we often find that businesses aren’t quite yet “bankable”. I like to relate bankability to a recipe. You need the right vision and passion…
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