- Informal Trader Helpdesk : Located at Kwantu Towers offering Trade permits and facilities for Informal Traders;
- National Construction Incubator: Incubation program, located at Kwantu Towers targeting SMMEs in the Built Environment (Construction Industry)- skills, mentorship, link to markets and finance;
- SMME Development Program
- (The Business Place – NMB: which is a friendly,
accessible, walk-in environment where aspiring and existing entrepreneurs
can go to access information and support on how to start and grow small
businesses).
There are 3 locations across the NMBM:
1. CBD Enterprise Development Center (TBP Regional Head Office)
Address: First Floor, Kwantu Towers, Vuyisile Mini Square, Govan Mbeki Avenue (next to City Hall),
Office No.: 041 450 1940
Email: reception-pe@tbp.co.za2. Veeplaas Enterprise Development Center
Address: Corner of Koyana and Kani Street, Veeplaas
Office No.: 041 450 4665
Email: reception-vp@tbp.co.za3. Uitenhage Enterprise Development Center
Address: Science and Technology Center, Corner of Algoa and Drosdty Roads, Uitenhage
Office No.: 041 450 5608
Email: reception-uit@tbp.co.zaThese facilities offer SMMEs a conducive environment in which they can grow and thrive, with facilities to register their businesses, and opportunities to access assistance with regards to compliance services, such as:
- BBBEE
Affidavits,
- CSD
Registration/Update support,
- Supply
Chain - Compliance and Registration support,
The following services are also offered:- Training &
Workshops (including Tendering Workshops)
- Information Sessions;
- Networking Sessions;
- Public Internet
Stations for business and idea generation, and
- Funding Facilitation
Business Support services are also offered by an onsite partner, Emerge, at a fee, such as:- Book keeping,
Accounting and SARS Compliance and Taxation Services (SDL, PAYE, UIF,
VAT, Tax clearance);
- CIPC Services:
- Company
Registrations & Amendments (incl Director Amendments)
- Registration of
Organisations (NPCs, NGOs & Cooperatives)
- CIPC Annual Returns
- UIF, Workman’s
Compensation / Letter of good standing applications
- Share Certificates
- CIDB Registration
Support, Updates and Amendments
Furthermore, we offer the availability of our Boardroom, Meeting Rooms, or Training Rooms at no cost to our Entrepreneurs, so as to create a conducive environment for them to grow/flourish – bookings are essential (1 week in advance) @ 041 450 1940.
- (The Business Place – NMB: which is a friendly,
accessible, walk-in environment where aspiring and existing entrepreneurs
can go to access information and support on how to start and grow small
businesses).
- i-Hub ICT Incubator: Incubation program located at Kwantu Towers targeting Young Entrepreneurs and SMMEs in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) industry;
- Enterprise Development Centers (Facilities): Located in various areas of our Townships hosting local SMMEs and supported by Sector Development through the enterprise development program (e.g. Veeplaas Center, Mandla Street Center, Walmer Business Village)
- Corporative Development Help-desk: A help-desk dedicated to the City's Cooperatives and offers training, equipment, link to markets and funding opportunities for all Corporatives;
- Automotive Development Help-desk: A help-desk dedicated to the automotive industry which also includes transport and logistics;
- Socio-Economic Help-desk: An enterprise development help-desk dedicated to ensuring the set aside policy is implemented for the benefit of SMMEs in the Built Environment / Construction Industry.