We are actively looking for small, black-owned businesses across all industries and sectors to participate in our programmes. Please apply to join our database if you meet the following criteria:

• More than 51% of the shares in the business is owned by black South African[s];
• EME (annual turnover of less than R10 million); OR
• QSE (annual turnover between R10 mil and R15 million);
• All relevant documentation is submitted to us for verification purposes; and
• The online application form is completed. Click here for the form.

We offer externally and self-funded services in the following areas of business:

• Financial management;
• Sales and marketing;
• HR/Legal; and
• Operations.

For more information, check out our services page.

We offer practical, small business skills-based training that can be implemented in your business immediately. We offer training in the following areas:

• Financial management;
• Sales and marketing;
• HR/Legal; and
• Operations.

For more information visit our training page.

If you have a business idea, we can help you with the initial stages of business ideation which typically includes the following:

• Business plans;
• Financial viability plan;
• Market research;
• Information regarding funders and available funding; and
• Mentorship.

So, before you quit your day job, contact us.

We allocate investment funding towards small business development which means that the support we provide is mostly non-financial and includes the following:

• Mentorship and Coaching;
• Business planning/funding proposals;
• Financial management, including bookkeeping;
• Sales and marketing support;
• Back-office support services, i.e., HR, Legal and Operational; and
• Procurement of equipment and machinery that will increase capacity in your business, increasing your chances for growth.

We have partnered with financial organisations that provide working capital funding in various forms. Contact us for more information.