Helping Businesses Navigate Today’s Enterprise Landscape
In life, a village is an intimate community that has its own sense of place filled with collective memories, residents that are involved in the community life, and trust in each other. "
That definition embodies the goals and missions of our organisation. SMME was founded on the idea that it takes a community to build a business.
Small, Medium & Micro Enterprise Link (SMME Link) is a Non-Profit with a mandate and a mission to help entrepreneurs utilise it as a platform for growth and expansion, and to help SMMEs gain access to the market. We work with committed partners to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise. We also support the growth of South Africa as a hub for global trading and startups
SMME Link
At Small, Medium & Micro Enterprise Link (SMME Link), we recognise that every business operates under a unique set of economic requirements. That is why we offer a more customised and innovative approach to enterprise growth to meet the needs of a far more diversified marketplace under one umbrella –
Access to Market
We believe that access to market is a fundamental right that can transform lives abd create lasting positive change
Tendering Workshops
Our expert-led workshops are designed to demystify the process and empower participants with knowlege and strategies
Business compliance and consulting
Our team is dedicated to guilding you through these chanllenges, offering tailored solutions.
Business training and workshop
Our tailored business training and workshops are designed to equip yoou and your team with skills, insights ..
Business and network events
Our meticuloisly crafted business and network events are designed to bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs ....
Strategic Plan
We want to enable companies to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the evolving business environment. To do so, we had to refocus our priorities and sharpen our strategies for enterprise development
Adopt digitalisation, technology and automation
Companies need to change the way they manage their business operations as we move towards a more labour-constrained environment
Solutions to create their own Intellectual Property
Companies need to leverage innovation as a key differentiator and use it to sharpen their competitive advantage.
Unfamiliar Territories can be Challenging
South Africa has too small a domestic market. Companies need to venture beyond our shores to truly grow.
Our Development Advisers have sectoral expertise and are experienced in working with companies through all stages of the business development - from start-up, to established small and medium-sized enterprises, right through to large companies with the ability to achieve significant scale.
Strategies
Companies should look at talent attraction, leadership development and training, and upskilling of employees as they grow..
More Strategies
We understand that companies’ needs vary across industries, sizes and stages of growth. Here is how we plan to support companies using a holistic enterprise-centric approach.
Having the right talent is critical for companies.
Companies should look at talent attraction, leadership development and training, and upskilling of employees as they grow.
Companies require a strong supporting ecosystem and conducive business regulatory environment to thrive. We will strengthen the enterprise ecosystem across different dimensions to enable transformation, partnership and innovation.
We recognise the importance of networks and partnerships for enterprise development. Public and private partners bring deep expertise, resources and networks that help us reach out to more SMEs and connect them with more opportunities globally than if we were to do it by ourselves.
Advice & Support
The Network’s international business experts have the experience and resources to help your business grow. Whatever your business, we can advise on the best market opportunities to help you grow locally or expand internationally.
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Partnering Opportunities
Partnering with the SMME Link Network offer a unique opportunity to tackle business challenges. Together with our partners, we can accelerate ideas and services into solutions. We connect businesses with the broader business ecosystem.
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