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Small Biz Talk – For U

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On Tuesday 17 September, The Hope Factory in media partnership with Bayfm 107.9 launched their initial talk show at the Babs Madlakane Hall in Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage. Small Biz Talk – For U is a community based talk show that aims to inspire and educate individuals around foundational matters in business. A panel discussion covering personal development; business skills development and financial skills was the main focus. It was a bustling morning and we had about 70 individuals walk through … [Read more...] about Small Biz Talk – For U

The value in transferring skills to informal traders in South Africa

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“If you give a hungry man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime”. - Lao Tsu, an ancient Chinese philosopher. Facts are facts and according to Stats SA 2017, over 30.4 million people in South Africa are living in poverty, with half of South Africans living below the upper-bound poverty line. In the Eastern Cape alone we claim the highest share of poor residents at a 72.9%. However even in light of these harsh statistics there is reason … [Read more...] about The value in transferring skills to informal traders in South Africa

Would you like to increase your turnover by 800%

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Some takeaway inspiration from the Hope Factory's graduation ceremony on Friday, 16 March: Guest Speaker Scott Zambonini on the ultimate level of leadership; "A level 5 executive builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will." Jolandi Snyders from the Hope Factory; "Small steps in the right direction are better than big steps in the wrong direction." Ashley Murray from the Hope Factory; "An entrepreneur without a mentor is like a … [Read more...] about Would you like to increase your turnover by 800%

Umthombo Development Programme – Goodyear South Africa

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Today, Goodyear South Africa launched its enterprise and supplier development initiative, Umthombo Development Programme. Umthombo which means fountain and signifies "the source from which something proceeds or is supplied" is part of Goodyear's commitment to transformation through the development of Black entrepreneurs and enterprises. Goodyear embarked on a transformation journey that entailed forming a project team who applied transformational strategies geared to increase procurement from … [Read more...] about Umthombo Development Programme – Goodyear South Africa

Inspiration for start-up businesses

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On Thursday 8 March 2018, the class of 2017 Socio-Economic Development beneficiaries graduated from The Hope Factory’s Personal Development in Business and Introduction to Computers Programme. Powered by The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), The Hope Factory is passionate about economic transformation through the personal development of start-up entrepreneurs. Socio-Economic Development Programme Manager, Bernadette Koert says, “At the start of the Programme 80% of our … [Read more...] about Inspiration for start-up businesses

Creating greater impact in SMME development

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6 March 2018, saw the official launch of SAICA Enterprise Development. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Hope Factory NPC, which is consolidated into the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The sole purpose of this entity is to play an active role in economic transformation in South Africa, through advancing the sustainable growth of entrepreneurial Black businesses (as defined by the B-BBEE Codes). As part of the responsible leadership objectives, SAICA remains committed … [Read more...] about Creating greater impact in SMME development

Economic Transformation through Small Business Development

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Port Elizabeth - The Hope Factory staff and entrepreneurs hosted key stakeholders, clients and strategic partners at their Hope Day breakfast event on 11 August 2017. It was a morning of celebrating the impact of entrepreneurial development within the B-BBEE framework through collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. Andre Le Grange, New Business Development Manager for the Department of Trade and Industry, Eastern Cape Regional Office, unpacked B-BBEE. He says “a core objective of the … [Read more...] about Economic Transformation through Small Business Development

Mentoring entrepreneurs for financial sustainability

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“The Hope Factory not only changed my life and those of my employees; but created many opportunities for other small companies to whom we outsourced most of our services” says Khulile Nondabula of ZONO Brands. Since 2001, The Hope Factory’s purpose remains to grow people, develop businesses and impact communities through its results driven mentorship model. Currently recruiting for its April 2017 intake, The Hope Factory invites applications from eligible entrepreneurs. As an Enterprise and … [Read more...] about Mentoring entrepreneurs for financial sustainability

Adding Hope to Supplier Development in Nelson Mandela Bay

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Developing local South African businesses as suppliers is something that we should all be encouraging, not only because of our high unemployment levels, but also for socio-economic reasons. Business success rates in South Africa are not good; in fact they are quite poor. “One in 10 businesses survives in the first three years, while 80% of entrepreneurs are struggling with their financials and many are not tax compliant,” says The Hope Factory’s CEO, Annie McWalter. Supplier Development is … [Read more...] about Adding Hope to Supplier Development in Nelson Mandela Bay