The Business Support Centre, Pietermaritzburg (BSC) is an independent, non-governmental organisation, which provides expert training, advice and facilitation of linkages services to emerging entrepreneurs with a desire to succeed in business.
OUR MISSION
“To link emerging and established small and medium enterprises to business opportunities in the mainstream economy through the provision of a one-stop development and support facility”.
MANAGEMENT
The BSC is one of the best LBSCs that are comprised of experienced and committed personnel ranging from the Board of Directors to staff. Our board enjoys representation from business organizations, including the local chamber, private sector, including Hulett Aluminium, entrepreneurs including small and well-established business and local government.
COMPANY DETAILS
Name: PCCI Business Foundation T/A The Business Support Centre
Legal status of business: Section 21
SDL Number: L550709200
Accreditation status: Small Enterprise Development Agency, Khula Thuso Mentorship, Business Referral And Information Network, Services SETA, ILO, KZN Departmentof Economic Development and National Productivity Institute
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1730, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
E-mail: bsc@futurenet.co.za
Tel. number: (033) 345 4604/5
Fax number: (033) 345 4606
SERVICES
Services
Details
Advice / Mentorship
Pre-post Business Counseling, Business Registration [Close Co-operations (CC), Pty’s, NGOs, Business Profile, Liquor License, Aftercare, Networking, Sign posting, Referrals, Coaching on Productivity.
Community Business Development
Business Education, Entrepreneurship, Constitution Development, Project Registration, Fundraising, Sustainability Strategies, Training and Mentorship
Financial Assistance – Mentor for Khula
Business Plan Preparation, Fundraising for Business & Non profit Community Projects, Networking with Financial institutions.
Business Linkage: Tender Advise
Public and Private Sector Contracts, Tender Information, Assistance in completing tenders, Applications for bridging finance and Mentorship.
Training
Business Management Skills, Project Management, Procurement, BEE Policies, Budgeting, Preparation of Financial Statements, Bookkeeping Skills, Conflict Management, Leadership, Human Interaction and Human Growth, Communication, People and Productivity, Stock Management and Managing HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
