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The Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa) |
http://www.dti.gov.za |
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a good first stop for those interested in becoming economically active in South Africa whether your markets are local, regional, international or virtual. The DTI website offers key information regarding programmes, resources, opportunities and relevant legislation pertinent to small to large initiatives. Important: Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) section on this website. |
ABSA Bank
(Start a Business Assistance) |
http://www.absa.co.za/absacoza/content.jsp?
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ABSA bank supports entrepreneurs. Access their website for information on how to start a business, manage finances, growing your business, legislation and much more. |
| Biz Community.com |
http://www.biz-community.com/196/19.html |
A useful website for those in search of market trends and industry news |
| Business Report |
http://www.busrep.co.za |
The Business Report is an online newspaper providing market updates, lead/company/technology news, reports including labour reports and opinions/analysis |
Engineering News
(Creamer Media, South Africa) |
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/ |
An informative research and news website offering detailed industry reports; industrial and mining project overviews; mine profiles; database of sector surveys; and a digital archive resource. |
| First National Bank |
https://www.fnb.co.za/ |
Select Commercial Banking and then one of the following: Starting a business; Setting up a franchise; Running an Agricultural Enterprise |
| Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) |
http://www.idc.co.za |
An established and vital self-financing, national development finance institution active in South Africa and other African countries. A range of financial packages are available - most are tailored to specific industry needs. |
| International Marketing Council (IMC) |
http://www.imc.org.za |
Focus: Creating a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa. Useful site for tourism orientated businesses and those sectors seeking investment or intending to market their products internationally. |
| Khula Enterprise Finance Ltd |
http://www.khula.org.za/ |
This agency facilitates access to finance for small, medium and micro enterprises. Finance assistance is provided through several channels such as commercial banks, retail financial intermediaries and micro credit outlets and not directly through Khula. Khula also runs the Thuso Mentorship Programme which "provides mentorship services to guide and counsel entrepreneurs in various aspects of managing their businesses".
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| Marketing Federation of South Africa (MFSA) |
http://www.mfsa.co.za/indexframe.htm |
Search this site for marketing trends (also note links to advertising standards), products and services including case studies, membership, awards, legal information and much more. |
| South Africa: Alive with Possibility |
http://www.southafrica.info/doing_business/
trends/newbusiness/smallbusiness.htm
and
http://www.safrica.info/doing_business/
sa_trade/help/sachambers.htm |
This website brims with handy, up-to-date business and topical news and information including details on investor regulations. As well as information on South African Chambers of Commerce and Business. |
South African Breweries (SAB)
a) Taverner Training for Shebeen Owners
b) Kickstart Youth Entrepreneurial Programme
c) Siyadayisa Honey Project, Eastern Cape |
http://www.sablimited.co.za/SABLtd/Primary/
CorporateResponsibility/CSI/Projects/Default |
SAB's corporate social responsibility website pages highlight business opportunities and available SAB resources. |
| South African Chambers of Commerce |
http://www.southafrica.info/doing_business/
sa_trade/help/sachambers.htm |
This website lists and provides information on national, major centres and regional commerce and industry groups. |
| The Business Referral and Information Network |
http://www.brain.org.za/ |
This useful website is backed up by a team of consultants to assist you with your business plans, strategies, financing, legislation and business information including the tender process, social plans, trade directories and trade marks. It is oriented towards small, medium and micro ventures and is especially orientated towards upliftment of historically disadvantaged persons. Search this site for 2010 Soccer World Cup opportunities! This website also lists important business organizations and associations. |
| The National Productivity Institute |
http://www.npi.co.za/ |
A technical website which showcases the activities of this Section 21 company who is committed to enhancing productivity within government, business and civil society. Useful for information about initiatives, some resources and reports. |
| The Small Enterprise Development Agency |
http://www.seda.org.za/ |
A DTI offshoot, SEDA's website offers yours call centre support and puts you in touch with anyone of the provinces business development resources |
| The South African Women's Entrepreneurs Network |
http://www.dti.gov.za/sawen/sawenmain.htm |
Another DTI initiative - targets women entrepreneurs. |