Developing Government funding applications for clients
CPD Hours: 2
Price: R450.00
Developing Government funding applications for clients
Presenters : Wean Minnie
Overview
According to the SME South Africa Landscape Report, most small business owners surveyed are actively seeking funding. However, 94% of SMEs surveyed reported that they had yet to receive funding from the government.
To access this funding, business owners need the assistance of accounting practitioners to research, plan, draft and submit successful applications. In this webinar, Wean Minnie CA(SA) discusses the different funding agencies that are there and the steps to be followed by applicants in order to meet mandatory requirements for successful funding applications.
Learning objectives
Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:
- Identify the different SME funding agencies in South Africa.
- Understanding of the different grants available for SMEs.
- Ability to select the correct type of funding based on your SME client's business profile.
- Understand the funding criteria and processes, and advise your clients about SME funding briefing sessions.
- Knowledge to establish a functional government funding advisory unit within your practice.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- Funding agencies in South Africa.
- Types of grants.
- Qualification criteria and processes.
- Preparing for funding briefing sessions.
- Drafting smart funding applications.
- Submitting complete applications timeously.
- Following up on submissions.
- Establishing a government funding assistance service in your firm.