Objectives

• Lowering the barriers to entry to stimulate the participation and growth of small business across all sectors of the economy
  
• Increasing the supply of entrepreneurial talent and opening opportunities to stimulate start-ups
  
• Providing support to existing small businesses and micro-enterprises in particular, taking into account the specific factors that underline the difficulties and weaknesses that limit their growth
  
• Tailoring delivery and support mechanisms to the differentiated requirements of small business.
  
• Providing an effective and localized supply infrastructure
  

Initiatives

• Crosscutting and sectoral initiatives
  
• Review and introduction of small business specific incentives
  
• Coordination across government
  
• Legislative amendments
  
• Consolidate mentorship support
  
• Improve access to finance/capital
  
• Improve access to information and advice
  
• Increase access to private and public sector and export markets
  
• Promote entrepreneurship (women, youth)
  
• Expand business infrastructure and localised support infrastructure
  

• What Incentive Schemes are available for Small Business?
• What is the process for obtaining bridging finance from Khula?
• Does dti provide assistance in drawing up business plans?
• What training does dti provide?
• How do I apply for incentives?
• How and where do I register my business? How much does it cost to register a business?
• What assistance does dti provide with government related tenders?
• Does dti provide any financial support to entrepreneurs?
• What financial support does dti offer towards buying a franchise?

• Geographic Spread Programme

• Africa and NEPAD Programme