Entrepreneur Business Development
entrepreneurs and youth business development

Plett Tourism encourages entrepreneurs and youth business development in the Plettenberg Bay region.

To facilitate this we have listed a number of resources below to help young businesspeople.

TRAINING & WEBINARS

Futurelect: Training for leaders

Supporting the development of diverse, strong networks of public leaders who can contribute to the development of open, creative and vitally democratic societies in Africa by engagement and training.


Guide training from BirdLife SA

BirdLife SA is offering birding/avitourism training to interested individuals.


5 Free Online Courses

Upskill with 5 Free Online Courses With Certificates In 2024.


FREE online course for creative business entrepreneurs

Aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs who want to turn their creative pursuits into sustainable, fulfilling business endeavours.

Tourism
Mandarin Training

Chinese culture and tourism Mandarin training, follow this link to register for a FREE online course presented by the University of Johannesburg Confucius Institute.


Free Courses

Shape your career, learn digital and work skills.

Take action for your future.


MSC learnership programme in the maritime industry

Gain theoretical and practical experience in the Maritime Industry.


SA Chefs Conference & Expo

25 & 26 November 2024

Bitou Municipality Entrepreneurship Academy

An initiative to bring know-how to thousands of people in our communities and to empower them with tools and skills to achieve what they want to achieve in business


SARS launches SMME Traders Connect Newsletter

A quarterly publication that focuses on trader-related tax matters to create awareness and share relevant information to make it easier for traders to remain compliant.


Shape your career in tourism with free courses AND earn airtime

SATSA and e-learning platforms atingi and Flashout are offering anyone in the tourism industry the opportunity to learn new skills while earning airtime for courses completed.


Apply for YearBeyond Programme

For 18 – 25 yr olds.


HANDY DOWNLOADS & MARKETING TIPS

Create a Biography

Hitting all the right spots is crucial when putting yourself and your company out there. Here’s a very informative guide to some best biogs and downloadable templates.


WhatsApp Business Marketing

An enlightened overview introduced by Zulu Nomad’s Phakamile Hlazo as part of the Tourism Recovery Programme, launched by German non-profit organisation enpact and TUI Care Foundation.


Blogging is still a thing in 2023/24

Do People Still Read Blogs in 2023? We surveyed 325 people about how often they read blogs. Here’s what we found…


Improve your chances of small business funding

GroWise Capital unpacks ways to improve your chances of business funding success.

All about LinkedIn from Hubspot

LinkedIn Pages is the platform’s native tool for creating a page. If you start from this site, click “Create your Page” on the Pages page.


Launch & Optimize a YouTube Video Advertising Campaign

You’ll learn how YouTube ads work, all about YouTube ad pricing, how to advertise on YouTube, and YouTube ad optimization tips.


Business Plans Templates & Examples

These business plan templates will help you define your mission and sell your vision.


Tips to writing effective funding proposals for NPOs

10 tips to writing effective funding proposals

Free Marketing Advice

Why not subscribe to the Hubspot newsletter. They offer free marketing advice, tools and templates, to assist you with your business.


Create a Great Social Media Strategy Plan in 2023

Discover how to make a social media strategy for your business that attracts new followers and drives traffic, leads, and revenue.


QR Codes for your Business

How to make and use QR codes for your business.


Wondertools

Free tips and apps to navigate the world of AI

FUNDING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DFI Handbook

The first in a series of funding guides that aim to equip entrepreneurs and MSMEs with comprehensive information on sourcing various types of funding for business and finding the most appropriate funding solution.


The Green Fund

A focus on innovative projects that require financing to cover funding gaps. The fund has a portfolio of 20 active and two completed investment projects.


DEDAT Booster Fund

The application process for the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open.


SA Government and SMMEs

SA Government Notices pertaining to SMME business, entrepreneurs and youth.


For Musicians

Pursue your funding through the different South African Artist funding organisations.


G4J Tourism Challenge Fund

The WC Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT).



WomenKind

A Tomy takkies campaign supporting women-owned business



JUNIOR SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT REQUIRED

A junior consultant is required to join the Plett Tourism Team and will report to the Senior PR, Communications & Marketing Consultant.

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2025 IDC Green Tourism Incentive Programme

Applications are now open.

Application Deadline:
28 February 2025

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DEDAT Guide

DEDAT funding and support guide to Re-ignite Tourism


National Empowerment Fund

For useful Black Business Assistance and Funding Information, visit the National Empowerment Fund website


KasiXcelerator KX

A bold new initiative is set to give township-based SMMEs and service providers a major boost, bridging the gap between township businesses, the private sector, and government towards sustainable township economies.


Jump

Entrepreneurial support from the WC Government.


WESGRO Event Partnerships

Wesgro is the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the WC, offering various levels of support to destination leisure events.


Export Fund ECEP

DEDAT is requesting companies and intermediaries assisting businesses that are exporting or export-ready to apply for financial assistance through the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP).


The Green Tourism incentive programme

Grant funding to small and micro tourism enterprises for the installation of solutions to reduce their energy and water consumption and costs.

HOW TO APPLY


The Tourism Grading Support Programme

This programme was introduced to encourage wider participation in the tourism grading system and to reduce the cost burden of grading on small tourism enterprises.

APPLY HERE



INFORMAL TRADING OPPORTUNITY

Bitou Municipality invites traders to apply for Informal Trading permits for 1 Nov 2024 to 30 Apr 2025.

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VENDOR OPPORTUNITY at Keurbooms River Nature Reserve

Deadline for proposals is 28 November 2024.

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Bitou Bursary Programme 2025

Closing date:
24 January 2025

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Tholoana Enterprise Programme

A transformative opportunity for high-potential businesses with the desire to succeed.


SATSA Job Corner

A regular publication available free of charge for people looking for a new opportunity or companies with a vacancy.


Women in Tourism Programme

Tourism empowerment initiatives for women against the backdrop of the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.


Takealot Accelerator Program

Takealot launches accelerator programme for Black-owned SMME suppliers


Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® awards

Enter now to be the next Entrepreneur of the Year.


Event Equipment For Sale

Turn your passion for events into a profitable business.


The Tourism Equity Fund

TEF a fund established by the Department of Tourism (DT) in collaboration with private sector banking institutions in line with the existing B-BBEE legislation to be implemented by sefa on behalf of the DT.


Six tools and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs

Here are a few tools and resources available to kick-start your business for success in 2024


Tourism Transformation Fund

The Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF) is a dedicated capital investment funding mechanism and focuses specifically on financial support for black entrepreneurs investing in projects in the tourism sector.

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STARTWISE

Connect. Learn. Grow

Get Business Solutions from an award winning startup

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Become a stakeholder with Garden Route Municipality

This survey is to determine if you, as an individual or community organisation, would like to be actively involved with GRDM’s strategic priorities.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SANPARKS FIELD RANGER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Deadline for application:
6 November 2025

YOUTH JOB OPPORTUNITIES at BITOU MUNICIPALITY

Deadline for application:
30 January 2025

ARTICLES OF INTEREST