Programme: Sanlam Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme
Organisation: Sanlam (in partnership with the ASISA Enterprise Development Fund)
Type of Support
Programme Description
The programme aims to strategically develop and transform Sanlam’s supply chain, distribution network, and linked enterprises and suppliers by investing in the growth of innovative, value-chain aligned SME’s to create shared value for industry and South Africa.
The programme offers intensive business development support, investment funding, grant funding, procurement integration and an online business support kit.
The business development support comprises intensive business acceleration at no cost to the SME including an upfront diagnostic assessment, growth strategy development, and growth plan implementation over a duration of 12 to 24 months.
Requests for funding ranging from R20k to R10m are available from the ASISA Enterprise Development Fund.
Also available are several online business tools that can assist small business owners at no additional charge.
Target Market
Registered SMMEs including:
Application Conditions
Applicants must have registered businesses with annual Turnover between R1m and R50m. Preference for existing or potential Sanlam Group suppliers or linked enterprises with majority black ownership. Financial statements for the previous financial year are required, as is commitment to dedicate a minimum of 24 hours per month to the programme.
Application Process
Enquiries can be sent via email to apillay@edgegrowth.com
Success Stories
Waste Want
Based in Cape Town, Waste Want is a new and growing waste management and recycling company set to make a big impact through job creation, environmental impact and employing homeless youth.
Achievements:
Quote:
“This has changed everything for us, especially in the way that we see business. We've changed from a recycling company to a Waste Management company. We got so into the programme our only wish was that we could have had longer time because our business has developed so much as a result – thank you"
Liquid Thought
Liquid Thought is a 100% black owned provider of innovative digital mobile and software development services. The enterprise demonstrates strong growth potential with operational and financial support.
Achievements:
“I found the market research and customer insights incredibly valuable in terms of shaping our approach to the market and the upfront diagnostic created a useful roadmap for our development which was effectively managed through the implementation of our management dashboards. The funding process was fantastic and professionally executed as well as timed to meet our needs.”
D&P Auto
Achievements:
Quote:
“Until now, we had never felt able to talk about our business proudly. Now we can for the first time. We would not have been able to do this alone, we have even seen the results in increased referrals from Audi thanks to the change that has taken place. There was no professionalism in our business, from the way that we answer the phones to the way that we deal with the staff. We've now learned to treat our workers professionally and we've seen the benefits of the change this has created. Our staff are now like a family which did not exist before this programme. We are so grateful. "
Contact Details
The Head Office:
Sanlam Head Office 2 Strand Road Bellville,
Cape Town.
Telephone: 0860 100 539
Email: sme@sanlam.co.za
Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_N02yHGe3c
Organisation: Sanlam (in partnership with the ASISA Enterprise Development Fund)
Type of Support
- SME Business Support;
- SME Investment Funding;
- SME Grant Funding; and
- Online Business Support Tool.
Programme Description
The programme aims to strategically develop and transform Sanlam’s supply chain, distribution network, and linked enterprises and suppliers by investing in the growth of innovative, value-chain aligned SME’s to create shared value for industry and South Africa.
The programme offers intensive business development support, investment funding, grant funding, procurement integration and an online business support kit.
The business development support comprises intensive business acceleration at no cost to the SME including an upfront diagnostic assessment, growth strategy development, and growth plan implementation over a duration of 12 to 24 months.
Requests for funding ranging from R20k to R10m are available from the ASISA Enterprise Development Fund.
Also available are several online business tools that can assist small business owners at no additional charge.
Target Market
Registered SMMEs including:
- Sanlam Group Suppliers;
- Innovative Enterprises; and
- Financial Advisors.
Application Conditions
Applicants must have registered businesses with annual Turnover between R1m and R50m. Preference for existing or potential Sanlam Group suppliers or linked enterprises with majority black ownership. Financial statements for the previous financial year are required, as is commitment to dedicate a minimum of 24 hours per month to the programme.
Application Process
Enquiries can be sent via email to apillay@edgegrowth.com
Success Stories
Waste Want
Based in Cape Town, Waste Want is a new and growing waste management and recycling company set to make a big impact through job creation, environmental impact and employing homeless youth.
Achievements:
- 27% growth in Revenue
- 75% growth in headcount
- 12 jobs created
Quote:
“This has changed everything for us, especially in the way that we see business. We've changed from a recycling company to a Waste Management company. We got so into the programme our only wish was that we could have had longer time because our business has developed so much as a result – thank you"
Liquid Thought
Liquid Thought is a 100% black owned provider of innovative digital mobile and software development services. The enterprise demonstrates strong growth potential with operational and financial support.
Achievements:
- 31% growth in Revenue
- 155% growth in headcount
- 17 jobs created
“I found the market research and customer insights incredibly valuable in terms of shaping our approach to the market and the upfront diagnostic created a useful roadmap for our development which was effectively managed through the implementation of our management dashboards. The funding process was fantastic and professionally executed as well as timed to meet our needs.”
D&P Auto
Achievements:
- 30% growth in revenue
- 33% increase in net margin
- 5 jobs created
Quote:
“Until now, we had never felt able to talk about our business proudly. Now we can for the first time. We would not have been able to do this alone, we have even seen the results in increased referrals from Audi thanks to the change that has taken place. There was no professionalism in our business, from the way that we answer the phones to the way that we deal with the staff. We've now learned to treat our workers professionally and we've seen the benefits of the change this has created. Our staff are now like a family which did not exist before this programme. We are so grateful. "
Contact Details
The Head Office:
Sanlam Head Office 2 Strand Road Bellville,
Cape Town.
Telephone: 0860 100 539
Email: sme@sanlam.co.za
Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_N02yHGe3c
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