The Enterprise & Supply Chain Development Summit brings together executives, funders and SMEs united in the pursuit to improve their own business and grow South Africa's economy through effective enterprise and supply chain development.
As stated succinctly by ASISA:
"Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) is a powerful mechanism for change in South Africa. The economic output of South Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) provides over half of our national GDP and employs the majority of our labour force. Strategically focussing on SMEs for investment and business acceleration unlocks their growth potential with the knock-on effect of creating jobs and reducing poverty. The simplicity of the solution is unparalleled in its ability to elevate and empower our industry, society and nation."
Mastering Business Fundamentals – Understanding/
Addressing the Acumen Abyss
One of the most basic stumbling blocks to successful Enterprise Development is
the critical lack of business knowledge fundamentals. Without supporting business
development services and training, many new suppliers are doomed to failure due to a
lack of experience and business skills.
We will be unravelling the “Mentoring and the Business Incubator Matrix” to show how
best to manage internal mentoring programmes as well as collaborate with external
business development experts for optimal outcomes.
