“The Business Place is entering a new and exciting era where SMME offerings are being aligned with the actual needs of clients.  We are anticipating that by aligning our services to the needs of clients: the impact will be more visible in terms of sustainability and jobs created by businesses.  I am looking
forward to being part of the team that is taking TBP forward”.

Key services offered by TBP Joburg include:

• Access to TBP Navigators who provide one-on-one consultations.
• Relevant business information and resources.
• Free internet access for business research and idea generation.
• Referrals to resources such as quality business-development service-providers, government resources and financial institutions.
• Free legal advice, by appointment, provided by local professionals.
• Business-to-business networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to showcase products and services.
• Regular hands-on workshops on a wide range of business related topics.
  Free use of meeting rooms and training facilities.

Investec Bank
City of Johannesburg

Recent activities include:

• The Accounting Mentorship Programme for Entrepreneurship Development (AMPED) provides accounting training and training in using the Quickbooks software package.
• The Growthpoint project grooms property-related service companies to supply services to commercial property management companies.
• Regular outreach and informative presentations.

Each month the following workshops and training are offered:

• The First Crucial Steps to Starting my Business
• Identify and Test My Business Idea
• Market Research
• Essential Documents Needed to Start my Business
• Costing and Pricing
• Marketing
• Choosing the Right Form of Business
• Customer Service
• How to Raise Finance
• Essentials of a Business Plan
• Tendering for Beginners
• Human Resources for Small Businesses
• Understanding Tax for Small Businesses
• Advertising ad Branding
• Micro-MBA training

All online training booking enquiries are just that and does not constitute a confirmed booking. To confirm a booking all clients are required to present themselves at the office and make payment to confirm a booking.

Ms Natalie Morton, Branch Manager, TBP  Joburg

Natalie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role.