Limpopo Business 2016-17 edition
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province. Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
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INTERVIEW<br />
Any advice or insight for co-operatives<br />
operating (or looking to operate) in<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>?<br />
• That they should be run as a business and not<br />
as an NPO<br />
• Keep your operation lean as large groups have<br />
too many dynamics to manage which can result<br />
in a lot of conflict<br />
• When forming/establishing a co-operative, look<br />
to include value-adding members<br />
• Secondary co-op formations can assist with highlevel,<br />
focused negotiations with the market and<br />
suppliers, strengthening production capabilities<br />
through resource and experience sharing (bulk<br />
buying of inputs, etc)<br />
The Co-operatives and CPPP Programme supports<br />
non-traditional organisational forms of business<br />
and focuses on creating opportunities in rural<br />
areas. Seda’s Co-operatives and Community Public<br />
Private Partnership Programme (Co-ops and CPPP)<br />
was formed at the end of 2008 and combines the<br />
previous Sector Development and Co-operatives<br />
Programme and the revived CPPP Programme<br />
The programme supports non-traditional enterprise<br />
organisational forms with a special focus on<br />
rural areas and uses of local resources. By creating<br />
the programme, Seda’s ability to satisfy the needs<br />
of rural clients is enhanced. The programme focuses<br />
on the following sectors:<br />
• Agri-business<br />
• Cultural tourism<br />
• Mining and mineral beneficiation<br />
• Trading and auxiliary services<br />
The vision was to provide leadership in the establishment<br />
in addition to growth of viable, sustainable<br />
co-operatives and collectively owned enterprises<br />
in various sectors, and to facilitate their successful<br />
participation in the economy.<br />
Purpose<br />
• Promote the establishment of co-operatives and<br />
collectively owned enterprises, in partnership<br />
with other stakeholders<br />
• Establish linkages with other government initiatives<br />
that support co-operatives and collectively<br />
owned enterprises<br />
• Increase access by co-operatives and collectively<br />
owned enterprises to information, business skills<br />
and markets<br />
• Foster a culture of cooperation among co-operative<br />
beneficiaries<br />
Offerings<br />
• Development of a viable business plan<br />
• Development of marketing and feasibility studies<br />
• Due diligence<br />
• Capacity building<br />
• Facilitation of access to markets<br />
• Facilitation of access to finance<br />
• Promoting value additions<br />
• Ensure compliance to statutory requirements<br />
• Conduct market research<br />
How has Seda <strong>Limpopo</strong> made it easier for<br />
SMMEs to utilise your services?<br />
SMMEs have ready access to our services through<br />
our BESD Programme as well as our many satellite<br />
offices. We have also taken the innovative step<br />
of deciding that all of our <strong>Business</strong> Advisors (BAs)<br />
are certified on the Growth Wheel International, as<br />
this will ensure that <strong>Business</strong> Advisors will not just<br />
be comparing themselves with <strong>Business</strong> Advisors<br />
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