As medium-sized businesses in South Africa navigate the complexities of the current economic landscape, understanding the diverse funding options available is crucial. I am Nadia Rawjee, a strategy and finance…
read moreThe DTIC is instrumental in advancing the objectives of the Black Industrialists Policy. This policy, initiated in 2015, was developed to enable black South Africans to gain ownership and control…
read moreThe recent 10th Manufacturing Indaba event held from the 24th to 26th of October 2023 in South Africa provided an illuminating overview of the manufacturing landscape on the continent. Aptly…
read moreAfrica 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…
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