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A newly empowered group of entrepreneurs graduates from the FLAME 2.0 programme

Fifteen entrepreneurs graduated recently from the second phase of the ASISA Foundation Financial Literacy and Micro Enterprise Programme (FLAME 2.0) in Qonce, in the Eastern Cape. The FLAME 2.0 programme empowers beneficiaries from previously disadvantaged communities with basic entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills to foster financial capability and enable greater economic activity. In 2019, The […]

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FLAME – a micro enterprise programme – empowers small business owners to bounce back from the impact of the pandemic

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In 2019, The Hope Factory partnered with the ASISA Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA). Together they implemented the Financial Literacy and Micro Enterprise Programme (FLAME 2.0) in King Williams Town (KWT). 2.0 FLAME 2.0 The FLAME programme empowers beneficiaries from previously disadvantaged communities with basic

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Evergrow Seedlings is set up to take the business to new heights in the midst of the pandemic and beyond

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As soon as South Africa was placed under lockdown in March 2020, most small business owners feared their companies would face a steep decline towards failure. While a larger number of businesses took a knock in their sales due to the small-scale of their operations, one company that refused to accept that reality was Evergrow

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Funding Accelerator Programme spearheads growth and resilience in 141 Gauteng township SMMEs

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Thursday, 3 December 2020 saw 141 small businesses led by historically underserved entrepreneurs graduate from the bespoke Funding Accelerator Programme, aptly named Khulisa iBiznis, meaning “Grow your Business”. This 12-month programme was developed and implemented in collaboration with JP Morgan, The Hope Factory NPC and SAICA Enterprise Development (SAICA ED). A catalyst for growth Despite

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The Hope Factory – growing and fostering entrepreneurship

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Growing entrepreneurial skills, developing businesses and impacting communities − this is the core of what The Hope Factory delivers, and so much more. This non-profit company forms part of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Nation Building division. Socio-economic empowerment The Hope Factory focuses on developing business skills in individuals and assisting them to

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The Value of leadership coaching in the growth of SMMEs By: Ziyanda Masiza

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SAICA Enterprise Development (SAICA ED) in partnership with a sponsoring client, embarked on a 12-month Leadership Development Programme, which entailed coordinated and structured set of initiatives that were aimed at a higher purpose, building the eco-system of six Chartered Accountants who own Small Medium Practices (SMPs). “In the spirit of transformation, the firms selected

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