Enterprise Development

Enterprise Development

Did you know that companies with a turnover of less than R5million per annum can be classified as Exempt Micro Enterprises? This means that they automatically qualify for a level 4 status in terms of BBBEE scorecard. This entitles a company with level 4 to 100%...
Andrew Layman Comments on the BSC

Andrew Layman Comments on the BSC

As the manager of the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as it was then, I was expected to be directly involved in the governance of the Business Support Centre which had been recently established in Pietermaritzburg at the initiative of several...

Championing the BSC: Noluthando (Poswa) Mokone

The Business Support Centre does not usually bask in the reflected glory of its small business successes, but makes an exception in the case of Noluthando Poswa. Appointed as the first manager of the BSC in 1996, Noluthando helped to establish a sound foundation for...
PK VALVES- Growing a family business

PK VALVES- Growing a family business

Pranosh believes the only way to retain and grow your client base is by ensuring you provide the best service you can. PK Valves provides a 24hour support service to the agriculture sector and this has ensured they have continuous business from this sector and the...

Building a business for the love of stee

No compromise: Steely resolve behind quality products Achieving an SABS certification is a significant feat, and more so for an entrepreneurial venture that, until recently, was considered an emerging enterprise.  But Umzungulu Steel Products is going places, led by...