“South Africa has many thousands of small businesses – so many that they contribute over 40% of our country’s gross domestic product and employ two-thirds of all South African workers. This means that, the more support they receive, the more people they can employ, and the more successful our country becomes”, says Mike Anderson: NSBC Founder & CEO.
Anderson says, “With more support, small businesses have the potential to breathe new life into the South African economy and play an even bigger role in economic growth and job creation. Small businesses represent countless hours of hard work, commitment, resilience, and thousands of jobs. When South Africans support the small, they make a big impact. Providing as much support to small businesses as possible is an investment in our communities and South Africa’s collective economic future”.
This leads us to the Launch My Startup initiative. This is without doubt the most meaningful and high impact national initiative that will fund 100s of high-potential startups through Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding, to help them to become active, sustainable economic participants with a positive spin-off of creating employment for others.
This is South Africa’s leading initiative of its kind powered towards boosting the small business sector throughout South Africa. The ultimate aim of the initiative is to alleviate unemployment and drive job creation within the small business sector.
The application process for a small business to receive the sponsored ‘Launch My Startup’ package is quick, seamless and completed online. The successful applicants will be notified via email within five working days. The small business needs to meet certain criteria and adhere to certain requirements. To apply – Click here.
If your small business is selected, your business will receive a 100% sponsored exhibition package at The Business Show :: Africa. This unmatched two-day experience will boost your business into the beyond – All powered by the NSBC and BIG Business South Africa. The Business Show :: Africa is the most successful business event on the continent that attracts over 30 000 SME, Corporate and Government decision makers.
The # 1 challenge experienced by startups is: ‘Access to Markets’. The Launch My Startup ESD Pavillion at The Business Show :: Africa is well recognised to be the # 1 platform for small businesses to reach and do business with 100s of business decision makers from all over South Africa.