Tools for SMME's

There are many tools and lessons learnt from Business as they have started and streamlined their business. Refer to the videos and links below:

Introduction to setting up a business

The video is the introduction to setting a business and provides a background to the administrative activities that entrepreneurs face. As an entrepreneur, mindsets need to be changed, and using the cashflow quadrants by Robert Kiyosaki, an entrepreneur can identify, where they are currently and what they need to do to transition to establishing a business




Registering your company on CIPC

The video provides the basics of registering your company on the CIPC website.




Submitting CIPC annual returns

This video shows how to submit your annual returns on the CIPC website




Acquiring a Letter of Good Standing COIDA

This video explains the process to acquire your letter of Good standing from the Compensation Fund. South Africa.




How to use FNB’s Instant accounting online software – Demo

In this video I showcase how FNB instant accounting works. As an FNB business account owner, this is a free service from FNB, which makes bookkeeping easy. Information from FNB instant accounting can be shared with your accountant, who can use the information to create an independent financial statement





How to create a sales quote on FNB instant accounting

In this video, I show you how to create a sales quote on FNB instant accounting. It is very basic, and sometimes you may need to manually send the pdf sales quote via email, if the FNB instant accounting software does not send it. Once you learn how to create a sales quote, you can then create Pro forma invoices, sales orders etc, from the FNB instant accounting software.




VAT process and VAT201 submission using FNB Instant accounting

In this video I will be showing you the capabilities from FNB instant accounting to support your VAT 201 returns. 

I will go through the process on a high-level, show you where information/training material is available and how to use FNB’s Instant Accounting to gather your information required to submit a VAT 201 return.

The biggest take away is on the Excel document, where you update your VAT input and VAT output information, so that you can analyse the situation and make a decision on how to submit your VAT returns, especially when you don’t receive income in some of the months.



Disruptive Business models that Entrepreneurs need to be aware of

In this video presented by Philasande Mxinwa, we explain the article by Benjamin Talin on business models that generate income during unstable economic periods . It shows 9 significant business models and companies that apply this model, has resulted in a steady cashflow during disruptive periods in the economy, i.e. COVID-19. Entrepreneurs can learn from these models and case studies and apply them in their business models.




South African Private Institutions support SME’s (Part 1: Banks)

In this video presented by Judith Mabusela, we dive into some of the institutions in South Africa that support SMEs in their development, seeing that SMEs need support in many aspects of their business. Not all SMEs have the finances or skills to elevate their businesses and that's why its important to be aware of institutions that can assist in such areas and many more.




South African institutions that support SME’s (Part 2: SEDA, NYDA etc.)

In this video presented by Judith Mabusela, we dive into some of the institutions in South Africa that support SMEs in their development. According to SME South Africa, one of the key ways that the South African government drives the growth and sustainability of SMEs is by providing development funding. This is because the SME sector is of great importance as it contributes to job creation and is an engine of growth for the economy.




Cyber security awareness Part 1: Digital scams

In this video presented by Mongezi Mahlangu, we see the importance of cyber security. Security awareness training is the process of educating people to understand, identify and avoid cyber threats. The goal is to prevent or mitigate harm from individuals, organizations and its stakeholders- and reduce human cyber risk.




Cybersecurity awareness Part 2: Mobile security

In this video presented by Mongezi Mahlangu, we see understand that Mobile security is the strategy, infrastructure and software used to protect any device that individuals travels with, including smartphone, tablets and laptops. Cybersecurity for mobile devices includes protecting data on your local device and the device connected to endpoints and networking equipment.




How to complete a DISC Behavioral assessment and the benefits of a DISC profile

In this video presented by Deliwe Makhabane, we understand how to use a free DISC Assessment to assess Leadership behavioral styles. Entrepreneurs need to assess their behaviorally style to help them manage their employees and clients.




Other  Youtube channels for more step by step guidance on the registration process of your business on the CIPC website are noted below, click on the Logos to go to their Youtube channels.:

Nick Inspires SA

 Loxion Online Learning Academy- LOLA


Tools for companies

To ensure proper governance and decision making in companies the following videos can assist company owners.  Refer to the videos and links below:

Capital Investment

A practical Guide to compile a business case

The purpose of the video is show practically how to complete a 3 page business case for internal capital requests. There are different sections in a business case, and using a case study, we see how to interpret data and articulate the information in an executive document


Business analysis and optimisation

NCPC (National cleaner production centre) South Africa.  South Africa is one of 150 countries that has committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (2030), and most of these states are already driving the Goals through national Institutions and programmes.  

The Sustainable Development Goals are as follows:



  • Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

  • Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
  • Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages
  • Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
  • Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  • Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
  • Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  • Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
  • Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  • Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
  • Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
  • Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
  • Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
ncpc

The National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) is a national programme of government that promotes the implementation of resource efficiency and cleaner production (RECP) methodologies to assist industry to lower costs through reduced energy, water and materials usage, and waste management. It is hosted by the CSIR on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.  

For more training video’s and brochures to reduce waste and improve production processes, visit the website: www.ncpc.co.za or click above