FREE SME BRIEFINGS - START & BUILD YOUR BUSINESS IN 2012
Since 2008, we have worked with the City of Johannesburg – Public Libraries to assist entrepreneurs start and build their business through free SME briefings. These briefings are held in the Sandton Library, in Nelson Mandela Square. You can read more about the libraries here
This year, we have also teamed up with the IPlex in Cape Town to bring these free SME briefings to the city. Our power packed SME briefings provide insights, support and opportunities to accelerate your business. These briefings will be held at the IPlex, Searle Street, Cape Town. You can read more about the IPlex here
For 2012, we have planned FREE briefings, that will cover the following topical areas:
1. Start & Build a Successful Business
Each year, thousands of people start a business. Each year, thousands are closing their business. What does it take to start and build a successful business – one that will be around in 5, 10, 20 years time? What is the entrepreneurial mindset? And how do you navigate the minefield, whether you are a start up or established business.
2. Funding
Many entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding in SA. Where do you look? Are there hidden opportunities for funding? Get the low down on funding institutions, opportunities and challenges. You may just meet your future funder at one of our briefings.
3. Branding, Marketing & Sales
Rapidly build your personal and business brand, online and offline. Effectively market your products and services. Sell. And then sell again. Repeat. Sure, it sounds easy. But what if you can’t sell? Or you don’t have a marketing budget? And nobody knows your brand or business? By the attending these briefings, your future client could be sitting next to you.
4. Finance for the Rest of Us
So you want to start and build a billion rand empire? But you don’t know the language of business? Without a proper appreciation of finance, you won’t go far. Get a quick handle on financial concepts, profit and cashflow. So that you can have an intelligient conversation with customers, suppliers and bean counters.
5. BEE & Tenders
Does BEE matter? Should you go after Tenders? Go beyond the negative coverage of BEE and tenders. Learn about the business case for BEE. And tenders may or maynot be worthwhile for your business. Learn about the hoops and challenges experienced by SME’s. Unpack Tender tricks, traps & experiences.
PLUS
At EVERY briefing, you get access to:
1. Guest Speakers / Subject matter experts
2. Resources for your Business
3. Opportunities to market your product/services
4.Speed SME Networking
5. Hands on SME challenges & experiences
Please note that the above topics are subject to change without notice. Each briefing is customised to maximise the benefit for those attending on the day. Resources & Opportunities are only made available to those that have registered and attended the briefing. If you miss the free SME briefing where a particular topic was covered, your next opportunity will be in 2013. Due to venue constraints, limited seating is available and you must pre-register below to attend the briefing.
DATE, TIME & VENUE
Johannesburg & Cape Town
Please refer to the registration form below for 2012 dates.
LIMITED SEATS, REGISTER TODAY
