Seed Academy offers programme for developing entrepreneurs

Says Lara Rosmarin, CEO of Seed Academy, "Job creation is at the forefront of the government's mandate. We are helping government achieve their objective by empowering entrepreneurs in both rural and urban areas. We believe that our new programme, Roots, will help to change the socio-economic landscape in South Africa by alleviating poverty and reducing unemployment."

The course, which is run over two days, can be customised in different languages. It aims to provide micro and small businesses with knowledge of key business principles and offers insight into what is required to establish and operate a successful business.

The interactive programme requires participants to complete relevant tasks culminating with each entrepreneur presenting their business concept to the group. Helpful feedback is provided. Post-programme support includes accessing Seed Academy's experts and all entrepreneurs are contacted after three months to track progress.

If your business is passionate about entrepreneurship and the benefits it brings to the lives of South Africans and the economy, choose a grassroots entrepreneur and join Seed Academy's Roots Programme launch. The entrepreneur will get will get one full day training in entrepreneurship free and you will be able to find out about more about the value of becoming involved in training entrepreneurs.

The Roots programme is funded by corporates which use enterprise and supplier development funds to acquire BBBEE points.

The free one day training for grassroots entrepreneurs

The programme

Date: Wednesday, 25 March
Time: 9 am - 5pm
Venue: Seed Engine, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton

The two-day course outline:
1. Business basics
2. Accounting basics
3. Business capability and skills
4. Operations, processes and business flows
5. Statutory and legal requirements
6. Labour matters
7. Finance
8. Budgeting, margins, profitability and cash management
9. Taxation
10. Sales and marketing
11. Customer services

For more, go to www.seedacademy.co.za or contact az.oc.ymedacadees@adnasis