Introduction to Accessing Funding for South African Businesses

How to access to funding in South Africa


Introduction to access to funding Module

About the module: How to access business funding is the process of tailoring a funding search and approach, as well as identifying and obtaining funding commitment from funders/investors.

Purpose of the module: Be able to access funding to invest in assets and working capital that are necessary to establish or grow a business.

Rational of the module: How to access funding to is critical for business sustainability



The above mentioned module is one of seven modules in the skills programme titled: How to access business funding . How to access business funding - is one of ten skill programmes available in our Entrepreneurship Master Programme .

Skills programme - How to access business funding

The purpose of the skills programme: It takes money to make money. The purpose of the programme is to assist delegates in understanding the funding process and facilitating funding for their projects. Throughout the programme, delegates will develop an access to funding plan, raise and facilitate funding for their projects by submitting funding applications and participating in the due diligence process of funding institutions. Upon successfully completing the programme, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, application, and comprehension of access to funding that can contribute to business sustainability and identify funding opportunities that will assist the business in implementing its strategies that will assist them in achieving short-term and long-term business goals.


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