Introduction
Many local entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within the Thabazimbi area face significant challenges, including limited access to essential business resources, market linkages, and comprehensive support services. Many businesses struggle to achieve self-sufficiency, and their challenges hinder the ability to grow and operate sustainably, thereby limiting local economic development.
About the Thabazimbi Hub
The Hub is a vital resource within SIOC-CDT’s infrastructure, supporting local economic growth and providing essential services to entrepreneurs and the wider community. By fostering an environment where local entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) can thrive, the hub plays a crucial role. It serves as a key access point for SIOC-CDT enterprise development programmes aimed at building economically self-sufficient communities by providing the following services.
What the Hub provides
- Infrastructure and a workspace where entrepreneurs have access to dedicated business spaces and facilities that enable them to operate and expand their enterprises.
- Training programmes focused on essential skills such as financial management, operations, strategic planning, and market feasibility.
- Connections with mentors and peer networks to foster collaboration, offer guidance, and encourage knowledge-sharing.
- The facilitation of access to funding options, financial guidance, and connections to local and regional markets, strengthening business growth opportunities.
