| The Business Support Centre (BSC) was established in 1996 and has a head office located in Pietermaritzburg. It serves not only KZN and South Africa but also other African countries. | The BSC’s mission is to link enterprises to business opportunities in the mainstream economy through the provision of a one-stop development and support facility. |
Perhaps the pinnacle of the BSC’s efforts is the number of jobs that are being created every day as a result of business linkages in the private and public sectors, as well as through loan facilitation.
To remain a leader in the facilitation and implementation of enterprise and supplier development and promoting a strong culture of entrepreneurship.
Improving the SMMEs management and technical expertise.
Increasing opportunities for local community participation in local economic development programs.
Promoting employment and enterprise opportunities.
Facilitating access to finance.
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Guidance Professional and experienced advice as well as a point in the right direction as far as people and businesses to network with, to attend and tenders to apply for. |
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Online Modern business practices are changing and it is important to keep up with the times in order to keep a competitive advantage in your industry, BSC has great online assistance offerings through our partner companies |
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Linking The best way for your business to grow and fast is to do business with the businesses that are experiencing growth. your business to these businesses is our focus. |
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Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) is now the most significant element on the revised Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) scorecard.
The revised Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment [BBBEE] Codes of Good Practice of 2015 consolidated Enterprise Development [ED] and Preferential Procurement [PP] elements into one pillar, which is the Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Pillar. Additionally, sub-minimal performance in this pillar has been the primary cause of the majority of corporates suffering an automatic downgrade to their BBBEE ratings.
This pillar counts for 40 of the total 107 points available to measure entities to achieve a minimum of 40% of the total targets of the 3 subcategories of ED, PP, and Supplier Development (SD).
The aim of SD is to increase the competitiveness, capacity, and capability of local suppliers. Examples include training and implementation of ISO9001 or specific skills training.
The amended Codes of Good Practice require businesses to commit to supplier development with black-owned small suppliers through the supplier development pillar of the scorecard.
Companies need to select the right suppliers and engage with them based on an implementation plan that includes:
The above plan must be signed off by the company and the SD beneficiary to ensure it meets verification agency requirements. If there is no paper trail or evidence, the points cannot be claimed.
Here are some questions to consider when selecting suppliers to ensure proper risk and governance are managed:
With years of experience, the BSC can help you build a supplier plan and supplier selection process. The BSC has a database of Black Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) across all sectors. They can assist you to connect with a small black business and ensure all supplier development contracts are in place, as well as ensure there is a paper trail for the measured entity to claim points on the BBBEE scorecard.
The BSC is a Registered Section 21 Non-Profit Company with an ISO9001:2015 accreditation.
Here are some of the key services offered by the BSC:
A few of BSC's clients include Hulamin Limited, BSi Steel, Somta, Aberdare Cables, Absa Bank, and Goscor Forklifts.
Contact the BSC for all your Enterprise and Supplier Development needs.
Business linkages
Enterprise Development
Company and CIDB Registration
Business counselling & mentorship
Entrepreneurial training
Sourcing finance for emerging businesses
Payroll and statutory returns
Employment contracts & documentation, all above law compliance
Ongoing HR/IR consultancy and advisory support
Bookkeeping, tax compliance e.g VAT, personal tax, record keeping
Ongoing financial advisory and support
Office B6 Maritzburg Arch
39/45 Chief Albert Luthuli Street (Old Commercial Road)
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Phone 27 033 342 2546
Email marketing at pmbbsc dot coza
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