There are a variety of support services available to assist emerging enterprises.  > 

The DTI's Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) is an 80:20 cost-sharing, cash grant incentive scheme for black-owned businesses, with a maximum grant of R100,000. The scheme also provides business development services to help companies improve their skills and become more competitive. To qualify, a ...  > 

This service describes the functions of the National Empowerment Fund and how to access their spectrum of services. It is particularly relevant for the start up business person, however there are also very useful services for large corporates.  > 

The Department of Trade and Industry in partnership with various non-profit industry organisations has developed a database of Black Economic Empowered (BEE) companies in the ICT and electronics sectors. The database is a valuable tool to equip players in the these sectors to identify BEE partners and provides BEE companies with a marketing platform to showcase their companies to both local and international players.  > 

Businesses who would like to learn how to export to international markets, or improve their performance, can find information and training opportunities at the following places ...  >