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Increasing the reach and impact of business organizations & improving the export ecosystem to enable easier access to global markets for Black-owned businesses.

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On this week's GEAP exporter profile, we highlight Black-businesses in the Agriculture and Animal Product sector. Discover their offerings by clicking on the following link:

https://t.co/RXaRusmu7r

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This week, our GEAP exporter profile shines a spotlight on a Black-owned business in the advertising and design sector. For more information, click on the following links:

https://t.co/H93RDqEi1D
https://t.co/Cxb2dup6s2

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[MEDIA RELEASE]

Loadshedding Costs the Local Economy R1 Billion a month

Kindly click on the link below to read the full article: https://t.co/rqpOxffCcm

Pictured below: Denise van Huyssteen, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber

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GEAPers receive prestigious awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the business world. This remarkable achievement represents a significant milestone and serves as a powerful moment of empowerment for women entrepreneurs.

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The award for The GEAP Top Expoter goes to Best Spirits of Africa, a Cape Town-based manufacturer and responsible seller of alcoholic beverages.

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The GEAP Awards are currently taking place, where GEAPers rejoice in their remarkable achievements and claim well-deserved accolades.

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GEAP Networking & Showcase Event session 5: Moving trade into the future.

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GEAP Networking & Showcase Event session 4: Accessing Finances. Panelists explore ways in which business can access funds and how they can meet the criteria to obtain funds.

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Business advisor in Export Relations, Asisipho Fihlani, advised individuals to treat their business as a business and to be open to conducting research and finding out more on how to run their business.

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GEAP Networking & Showcase Event session 3: Panelists delve deeper into how SMEs can benefit from government support schemes.

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He further recommended self-assessment of both the individual and their business to determine if they meet the eligibility criteria. Additionally, he emphasized the significance of submitting applications well in advance.

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During session 3, Malesela Manaka, the moderator, emphasized the significance of SMEs for our economy. He said that people either start their business due to an absence of alternative options or due to their belief in fostering economic growth in South Africa.

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Phaahla extends her gratitude to JCCI for assisting her in growing her business. She encourages SMEs to understand their capacity better and to have effictive systems in place. She also said, "Don't run your business from your pocket".

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GEAP Networking & Showcase Event session 2: Market entry strategies and tools.

Timo Pleyer, Head of Competence Centre Sourcing at AHK urges SMEs to be export ready, equipped with marketing material, a website, and transparent product pricing.

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Panelist, Retang Phaahla, CEO of Summer trading shares her journey within the tea industry. She joined the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) in 2017 and learnt to understand her target market and market positioning.

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The second day of the GEAP Moving Entrepreneurs Forward Networking and Showcase event has commenced with great enthusiasm. The first session of the day is focused on the valuable topic of Tapping into corporate procurement and value chains.

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Chamber met with ABSA national Regional team to discuss areas of alignment, partnership and collaboration. The meeting noted the strong need of focusing on the township economy.