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 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 ...  > 

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

Government has a preferential procurement policy. This means government takes into account factors other than price when awarding a tender. If a company poses as a black economic empowerment company, when it is not in fact black-owned, this company is guilty of "fronting".  >