Enterprise and supplier development is a journey, not a checklist. We share what we learn along the way: bold thinking, practical tools and honest reflections from more than a decade of working alongside SMEs and corporates across South Africa.
The Problem: Financial Management as a Growth Barrier Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide — driving innovation,... Read more
Introduction The Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) landscape has experienced significant growth, with numerous Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) benefiting from... Read more
The Problem: Garnering Internal Support for ESD Initiatives An organisation can gain substantial benefits when it effectively secures internal support for Enterprise... Read more
Executive Summary In South Africa, the social aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goes beyond mere regulatory compliance. High unemployment, socio-economic... Read more
The Problem: The "S" in ESG is Under Pressure In many boardrooms, the "S" in ESG — in the context of MSME... Read more
The Problem: Compliance Without Purpose The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, No. 53 of 2003, was designed to accelerate economic transformation... Read more
Have questions about the Stokvel Leruo Programme? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions and learn more about the programme, what... Read more
Well developed SMEs can still struggle to deliver on contract. Understanding why has become one of the more consequential questions in enterprise... Read more
