To support small businesses, eThekwini Municipality will host a series of business development workshops between 14 and 20 November across the City.

 

This forms part of commemorations of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) which is celebrated worldwide in November. GEW aims to assist emerging entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to grow their enterprises.

 

GEW activities further aim to expose emerging entrepreneurs to empowerment opportunities, relevant training, mentorship, as well as funding opportunities. There will be pitching competition sessions where business owners can win development prizes worth R25 000 to give their businesses an additional boost.

 

EThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda said Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are the backbone of many emerging economies.

 

“To advance the Radical Economic Transformation agenda, small businesses are indispensable. Many women and young people make a living through the informal economy. We are optimistic that these workshops will assist to grow this sector of the economy,” said Mayor Kaunda.

 

He said the workshops support the numerous programmes the City implements to support SMMEs, such as the recent Durban Business Fair.

 

“We have partnered with reputable private companies who will be on site sharing their expertise with emerging business owners,” added Mayor Kaunda.

 

The media is cordially invited to attend and report on the GEW programmes detailed as follows. All workshops start at 9am.

 

THE GEW 2022 PROGRAMME IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

· 15 Nov, Fireside chat and networking session with Margaret Hirsch, Hirsch’s Homestore, Springfield

 

· 15 Nov, Youth entrepreneurship seminar, SEDA Room 9

 

· 15 Nov, SMME compliance and database access coaching, KwaMashu C Hall

 

· 15 Nov, Bill of quantities training, Ward 103, KwaNgode Hall

 

· 15 Nov, Business compliance workshop and pitch competition, Umkhumbane Hall

 

· 15-17 Nov, Product development training- Beadmaking, SEDA Training Room 4

 

· 16 Nov, Petrol retail industry engagement and pitch competition, Bester Hall

 

· 16 Nov, Start-up support programme for innovators, Innovate Durban Office, 240 Booth Road, Cato Manor

 

· 16 Nov, Business compliance workshop, Ward 78 Community Hall

 

· 16 Nov, Vermiculture awareness workshop, Natural Science Museum Hall

 

· 16 Nov, Disability sector business workshop, SEDA Room 9

 

· 17 Nov, National construction incubator financial literacy, Bester Hall

 

· 17 Nov Success story profiling workshop, Durban Botanical Gardens Hall

 

· 17 Nov, Business compliance workshop and by-laws induction, ITRUMP Hall, 22 Stratford Road, Warwick

 

· 17 Nov, Business compliance workshop, KwaDabeka Library

 

· 17 Nov Financial readiness workshop and pitch competition Umgababa Hall

 

· 18 Nov 1000 Hills route tour, Hammarsdale Museum

 

· 18 Nov Supplier self-service training KwaMashu C Hall

 

· 18 Nov Financial literacy workshop, ITRUMP Hall, 22 Stratford Road, Warwick

 

For more information on the workshops, email:zamani.shezi@durban.gov.za or call 082 399 0713.

 

For media RSVP’s email: nonduduzo.ngcongo@durban.gov.za

 

ENDS.

 

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit. For media enquiries contact Municipal Spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela on 060 966 4220.