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5 Oct 2010

On Tuesday, 5 October 2010, government, in partnership with SABC1, brought you the last episode of the reality show "Rize Mzansi".

The 13th episode of this television series looked back at all featured information on government products and services aimed at helping and developing your business.

Each episode focused on various business tips such as essential information on business plans, cooperative incentive schemes, the Black Business Supplier Development Programme, technology for women in business, support for youth and agricultural economic opportunities and financial aid schemes.

To learn more about business and to take advantage of existing economic opportunities and tips provided by government and business, see the information below:

• Registering a company and tendering:
  
  Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 0861 843 384
  Website: http://www.cipro.gov.za
  
  South African Revenue of Services (SARS)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 0800 00 SARS(7277)
  Website: http://www.sars.gov.za/
  
  
• Business development and growth
  
  Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 0860 103 703 (information centre)
  012 441 1000 (head office)
  Website: http://www.seda.org.za
  
  
• Writing a business plan
  
  National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
  Contacts:
  Helpline: 08600 YOUTH (96884)
  NYDA’s Youth Advisory Centre nearest to you, log on to http://www.nyda.gov.za/
  
  
• Black owned business
  
  Black Business Supplier Development Program (BBSDP)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 012 394 1444/1426
  Website: http://www.dti.gov.za
  
  
• Women entrepreneurs: training and skills development program
  
  Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) and South African Women Entrepreneurs Network (SAWEN)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 012 394 1644
  Website: http://www.dti.gov.za/
  
  
• Business grants
  
  Tourism Enterprise Partnership (tourism related enterprises)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 011 880 3790
  fax: 011 880 2740
  E-mail: info@tep.co.za
  
  Manufacturing Investment Programme (manufacturing related enterprises)
  Contacts:
  Tel: 0861 843 384
  Website: http://www.dti.gov.za/
  
  
• Academic bursaries and loans
  
  National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
  Contacts:
  Call centre: 021 763 3232 or SMS:32261
  E-mail: info@nsfas.org.za
  Website: http://www.nsfas.org.za/
  Post: Private Bag X1, Plumstead 7801

For additional information on the economic opportunities in the inclusive economy for emerging entrepreneurs and potential beneficiaries, call 1020 or visit http://www.gov.za

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
5 Oct 2010

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