One of the requirements for a successful small business is sufficient funding.
Without enough capital, small businesses encounter challenges in meeting their running costs.
These come in the form of grants, loans, and business subsidies, amongst many more.
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Which are these sources, and what do they offer?
This partly explains the large number of institutions offering one or more forms of financial assistance to small businesses.
DTI funding for small business
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One of the best options to consider is the DTI fund.
Those seekingDTI fundingfor a small business can begin their applications by visiting the department’s official website.
The maximum amount of funding for a small business one can receive in a single cycle is R250,000.
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Still, there are criteria that each of these financial institutions has laid down.
Any applicantseeking fundingmust meet these requirements.
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Some might also require some form of collateral before processing the loans.
SEFA providesdevelopment financeto SMEs and Cooperatives that are not able to attract commercial credit.
Isivande Women’s Fund (IWF)
This is one of the South African government’s financial assistance schemes.
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The IWF is targeted at businesses that are wholly or majorly women-owned.
The fund provides financing ranging from R30,000 to R2 million.
South African Micro Finance Apex Fund
This fund is under the South African Ministry of Economic Development.
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The body providesfinancial servicesto small-scale entrepreneurs living in rural and outer urban areas.
It was designed tooffer grantsin a cost-sharing scheme to black-owned businesses (both startup and existing).
Most black-owned companies with a significant representation of black managers on their management team qualify for the grant.
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Here is how each grant is structured.
Today, its scope is significantly wider and now includes women beyond the 35-year age limit.
Other services include entrepreneurship education training, cooperative training, business consultancy services, and graduate development training.
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The easiest way is to start by visiting the official websites of each funding source listed in the guide.
The sites have sufficient information regarding the requirements, processes, and limits.
Various state and private agencies provide small business funding in South Africa.
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These entities vary in their structures and the types of financial packages they provide to small business owners.
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