Small Business

SMALL BUSINESS

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Access to Finance and Information on Small Business Incentive Schemes

These are the main government departments, public entities and public-private partnerships that help small businesses get access to finance ... >

Assistance for Young Entrepreneurs

The following service providers assist young entrepreneurs with the support of the Provincial Government ... >

Business Competitions

If you have a great business idea, the FNB Enablis Business Plan Competition is designed to take promising entrepreneurs to the next level, with over R10-million in potential funding, valuable prizes and business benefits on offer. Enablis has a team of entrepreneur development experts and ... >

City of Cape Town Informal Trading

Informal trading and hawking is controlled by the municipality. Informal traders are required to get trading permits and may only trade in specified areas. Traders hawking food products are also required to get a business licence and comply with local health standards. >

Small Business Mentoring

If you are a small business owner in need of individual support and assistance, RED Door Advice Centres around the Western Cape will be able to give advice, help you draw up an action plan and refer you to other organisations who provide mentoring services. >

South African Women Entrepreneurs' Network (SAWEN)

SAWEN is a networking forum for individuals and organisations that are committed to the promotion and advancement of women entrepreneurs. It is a dti project that aims to represent and articulate the aspirations of all women entrepreneurs (existing and potential) in the SMME sector. >

The content on this page was last updated on 4 July 2006

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