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NAVIGATING A BUSINESS START-UP: A South African Guide Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but navigating the compliance landscape in South Africa can be daunting. At OKAP, we understand the unique challenges SMEs face, so we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you through the process. In our latest blog post, "Navigating a Business Start-Up: A South African Guide," we cover key steps like choosing the right business structure, setting up your accounting and payroll systems, and ensuring tax compliance. This guide is an essential resource for any entrepreneur looking to establish a strong foundation for their business. If you’re looking for expert advice tailored to your business needs, contact OKAP. We're here to support your journey to success. #Entrepreneurship #SME #BusinessDevelopment #SouthAfrica #BusinessStartup #OKAP

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🕴️Edge Growth’s Fana Mnguni features on the investment panel at Founders Foundation!  On August 25th, the Founders Foundation, in partnership with Outsourced CFO and Investec, hosted a pivotal event focused on enhancing the productivity of the SMME ecosystem. This gathering brought together founders, accelerators, and corporates to explore how programmatic solutions and investment readiness can drive business growth. Fana Mnguni, Associate Principal at Edge Growth and one of our senior dealmakers took to the stage to share valuable insights from an investor’s perspective. In his address, Fana; → Highlighted critical challenges faced by entrepreneurs  → Identified emerging trends in investment, with a particular focus on the Green Economy and FinTech.  → Noted increased investment in value chain transformation and social impact initiatives as key areas of interest. This event was a powerful call to align programmatic support with investment strategies, paving the way for small business success 💫

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ESG Conference (Intergenerational Wealth Transfer) - Intergenerational Wealth and Impact on ESG | ESG Summit May 2024 Join Gontse Tsatsi, Head of Retail Clients at Old Mutual Investment Group, on Asset TV's ESG Summit as he explores intergenerational wealth and its impact on ESG. Gontse delves into the crucial role of financial planners in aligning client goals with ESG solutions. Listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/d-Z5yzcM #ESGSummit #ESG #SustainableInvesting #IntergenerationalWealth #FinancialPlanning #PositiveImpact

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Building on Success The 2024 Interim Financial Results mark a transformative year for Altvest Capital, showcasing progress across growth, impact, and shareholder value creation. Key Highlights • Successful IPO: On October 14, 2024, Altvest listed on the JSE AltX board. Our IPO was oversubscribed, raising R18.2 million and increasing our shareholder base by 428%—from 475 to 2,511 investors. Class C shares linked to ACOF saw a 962% increase in retail participation, reinforcing strong market interest. • ACOF Impact: Raised R256 million, deployed R213 million, and supported 26 SMEs across 15 sectors, creating 362 jobs and preserving 430. Portfolio Growth o Umganu Lodge: Improved profitability through high occupancy rates and rising property value. o Bambanani Family Group: Expanded footprint and product offerings, demonstrating consistent growth. Launched the Altvest Financial Solutions Advisory and Wealth Management Business, offering tailored products blending traditional and alternative investments. Altvest remains focused on building a portfolio that combines financial returns with transformative societal impact. Read the full Interim Financials here: https://lnkd.in/dKTbKuEb #AltvestCapital #Highlights #AlternativeInvestments

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Blue Chip chats with David Crosoer, Chief Investment Officer at PPS Investments, about the opportunities and challenges investors are having to navigate across the investment landscape. ✅If you are interested in how investable South Africa is right now. ✅whether investors are being compensated and whether the ROI is worth the risk of investing in emerging markets like South Africa. and more... Read today's featured article on Blue Chip Digital. https://lnkd.in/d9MKvEVF #investmentlandscape #financialplanning #wealthmanagement #investmentinsights #wealthmanagement #investments

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It is that time of the year again! BCX, in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, is conducting the 2nd BCX Digital Innovation Index Report survey. Share your insights on your business’s enablers of digital innovation and help shape the narrative of what good looks like.     #Innovation #BCXDII2024      https://lnkd.in/eTe_GxR7

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SOUTH AFRICA’S VC SECTOR ON POSITIVE TRAJECTORY AND WHAT THIS MEANS South Africa’s 2023 startup ecosystem concluded on a high note, as the local venture capital (VC) sector defied the global downward trend in annual deals since 2020. The SAVCA Venture Capital Industry Survey 2024 recently revealed that total capital flow to startups exceeded R3 billion ($164 million) for the first time, demonstrating the sector’s remarkable resilience and potential. The survey, launched by SAVCA, highlighted the significant increase in capital flow, with R10.73 billion ($586 million) invested across 1,106 active deals since the survey’s inception in 2010. While the number of deals slightly decreased in 2023 (184 deals compared to 195 in 2022), the activity remained higher than pre-Covid levels. To read more on Forbes Africa 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZXNwXrW. To view and download the SAVCA VC Industry Survey Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcJHg6GD. www.savca.co.za.

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Proactive Strategic Venture Capital Investor Model…A proactive method…   Venture capital investors (Single and Multi-Family Offices, Foundations, VC Funds and Private Equity investors alike…) are best served by using a Proactive Strategic Venture Capital Investor Model, to understand, track, support and de-risk their venture capital / equity investments.     This isn’t to say they operate this way…   Venture capital investment needs are analogous to large-scale business developments and how large-scale businesses manage and track their development and investment funding allocations, but at a lower scale.  So why aren't they managed this way?   A Proactive Strategic Venture Capital Investor Model can be employed by using the start up’s, early-stage company’s or invested entity’s (The Invested Company) periodic Stakeholder Reviews.   Substantially allows strategic investors an ability to aid the outcome by being a Proactive Strategic Investor…Allows the investor to fully understand while supporting risk mitigation…avoiding distressed situations.    A Proactive Strategic Investor Process can be implemented at initial investments and time of term sheets or implemented late stage to resolve unclear or distressed situations…    This directly and indirectly grow the investor’s front and back-office capabilities…Think Family Office Next Generation Wealth Transition and Generational Knowledge Transfer within their venture capital and equity investments and businesses…Aiding future generation’s inclusion & understanding to learn and lead from the Family Office perspective.   Including a short-term ‘Hands-on Active Advisor’ to review and implement any missing functions, processes or needs can be efficiently implemented to complete the process and functions for long-term investor team development, educational transfer and inclusion, plus value to the invested business. White Paper Outline of The Proactive Venture Capital Fundamentals: The following points are outlined in further detail within the White Paper: 1. Operate as a ‘Proactive Strategic Advisor’ supporting ‘Collective End Goals’ 2. Move Closer in Venture Investment Operation, not apart… 3. Align with the Invested Business, Meeting your needs…And Theirs… 4. Agree to the Proactive Strategic Investor Process…Upfront 5. Follow & Support Fundamental Business Review Best Practices 6. Aid the Invested Company & Stakeholders in Efficient Reviews 7. Use outside Active Advisories where valuable   Attached document is an overview of the Proactive Strategic Venture Capital Investor Model reasoning and process. See full white paper for detailed explanation and methodologies, which is available upon request.   How can you use a Proactive Strategic Venture Capital Investor Model within your venture capital operations? #HighNetWorth #InvestmentManagement #Venture Capital #VC #InvestmentDiscovery #MultiFamilyOfficeDiscovery #FamilyOffice, #MultiFamilyOffice #yachtingtechnology #OceanBusiness #Submersible

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Standing Out in a Crowded Market: The Secret to Success  In a landscape where competition is vast and deep, differentiating your business and attracting the right customers can seem daunting. At The Alternative Board Western Cape, we believe the key to success lies in two crucial drivers: Quality and Reputation.   We adhere to this too!   Quality - TAB comes alongside your business and helps you deliver exceptional value through tailored solutions to exceed your clients’ expectations. We invest in understanding your needs and crafting strategies that drive tangible results and create long-term success.   REPUTATION – TAB’s reputation is built on trust, integrity, and excellence. By consistently delivering on our promises and maintaining transparent, honest communication, we have earned our clients' respect and loyalty.   In an ever-evolving market, these core values set us apart and will set your business apart too.   If you’re looking for a strategic partner who prioritizes your success with a proven track record, let’s connect and explore how we can achieve extraordinary results together.   Contact me at [email protected].   #BusinessStrategy #ConsultingExcellence #ClientSuccess #QualityMatters #Reputation #StrategicConsulting

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📊 Designing Effective Financial Information Systems: A Guide for South African CFOs 📈 In today’s dynamic financial landscape, the strength of your Financial Information System (FIS) is crucial to your organisation's success. As a CFO in South Africa, you play a key role in ensuring that your FIS is not only robust and compliant but also aligned with your current needs and future growth. ❗ In our latest blog post, we dive into the essentials of building an effective FIS: 📌 Understanding Organisational Needs: Tailoring the system to your unique requirements.  📌 Choosing the Right Technology: Balancing flexibility, scalability, and control.  📌 Ensuring Data Integration: Seamlessly connecting with other business systems.  📌 Focusing on Security and Compliance: Protecting data and meeting regulatory standards.  📌 Designing User-Friendly Interfaces: Enhancing usability and adoption.  📌 Automating Processes: Reducing errors and freeing up time for strategic tasks.  📌 Planning for Scalability: Future-proofing your FIS for growth. 👉 Read the full guide to learn how to design a financial information system that drives success and supports your organisation’s strategic goals: https://lnkd.in/d4H5Pznm #CFO #FinanceLeadership #FinancialSystems #SouthAfrica #BusinessGrowth #DataIntegration #Compliance #Automation #FinancialTechnology

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🌟 Unlocking Business Potential in South Africa: Partnering with Purpose! 🌟 In today's dynamic world, the key to thriving in the South African business landscape lies in evolving with the ever-changing ecosystem. At Human Xperience ("HX"), we are dedicated to enabling your business to flourish through continuous adaptation and impactful transformations. The future of Customer Experience (CX) is Human Experience (HX). As digital transformation accelerates, the demand for a more evolved human experience is paramount. Integrating multiple intelligences, managing complexity, and fostering communication with empathy and presence are crucial for success. Business transformation compels us to rethink success and performance indicators. That's where we step in. We journey alongside organisations, creating ecosystems where the human experience thrives, driving meaningful impact and lasting relevance. Join us in redefining success and building a future where human experiences shape business excellence. Let's create a thriving ecosystem together! 💼🌍 #HumanXperience #HX #HumanExperience #EcoSystem #PartneringWithPurpose #BusinessTransformation #SouthAfrica #CustomerExperience #EmpathyInBusiness #GBS #BPO Franco Cotumaccio Noel Carbutt Sue Bakker Pieter Dippenaar Kyle Goate Khemal Harris

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Could well be one of your best decisions for 2024... Surround yourself with the right, relevant support. Equip yourself with relevant **factually correct** knowledge. And remember, “The purpose of knowledge is action, not knowledge”. Challenge the status quo, starting with yours. #strategy #foresight #education #lifelonglearning #economy #future #business #innovation #leadership #BusinessOwners #businessadvice

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You still have time to register... To all the women who owns businesses, why not? Surround yourself with the right, relevant support. Equip yourself with relevant **factually correct** knowledge. And remember, “The purpose of knowledge is action, not knowledge”. Challenge the status quo, starting with yours. #womensday #thealternativeboard #strategy #foresight #education #lifelonglearning #economy #future #business #innovation #leadership #BusinessOwners #businessadvice #TABBoards #tabboardssa

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