MENNGOS

ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

The Handbook and National Support Directory An invaluable “How to guide” for start-up entrepreneurs that has been written and researched by key SMME sector leaders and features over 6 chapters for existing business owners.

Contents: National Handbook

Map of South Africa & Investment Nodes
Provinces-Quick Statistic’s, main economic sectors and Investment opportunities
Trade Statistic’s (Export and Import)
CENSUS Information (extracted key information)

Chapter One
Advice for Start-Up Business owners
Chapter Two
Relevant Information for existing small businesses Start Up Support
Chapter Three
Opportunities in the various sectors Books
Chapter Four
Incentives for Small Business and SETA’s
Chapter Five
Facilitating access to Finance and Preparing small businesses for the future
Chapter Six
Youth and Women in Business
Chapter Seven
BUSINESS HANDBOOK AND NATIONAL
Success Stories, Awards & Competitions
Micro Finance
Introducing an International Networking Partner
Micro-Finance African Institutions network

SECTION ONE
National Directory
Useful Websites
SETA’s Listing
Advice Offices Nationally
Business Service Support Agencies
Financial Services Support Agencies
Mentors
Minerals and Energy
Trade School and Hobby Course Contact
National Resources Directory
National SMME’s (Business Owners) Listing

SECTION TWO
The Western Cape Province demographic,
sector economic and database
Western Cape Demographics
Overview of the Western Cape
Map of the Western Cape Province
Quick Statistic’s
Western Cape Business prospects 2003
Regional Sector Information
Facilitating Export Product Development in the Western Cape
Western Cape Database Contact details
Supporting Services for SMME’s in the Western Cape
Start Up Support
Library Business Corners (LBC):
Libraries contacts and Books
Postnet Courier List
Western Cape: Useful Contact Information
Craft Markets and Informal Markets
Provincial Departments in the Western Cape
Municipal and Public Sector Contacts

The MENNGOS ESSENTIAL GUIDE
FOR SMALL BUSINESS HANDBOOK
AND NATIONAL SUPPORT DIRECTORY contains 522 pages

It will be transformed into Braille by July 2003 for visually impaired persons. The publication will be web-enabled in the next 6 months.
This service will be subscription-based