SMME Portal Newsletter

Newsletter 1 - Sep 2008

SMME Portal Mobi The Metropolitan SMME Portal goes Mobile

Emerging SMME’s finds it increasingly difficult to get access to adequate information and new opportunities and as such they find themselves excluded from the mainstream economic activities.

Through the Metropolitan SMME Portal we give SMMEs access to much needed information and opportunities in their relevant sectors.

This access have now been extended to the degree that SMMEs can now access the Metropolitan SMME Portal services, information and opportunities via their mobile phones. (Read More)

E-Procurement

We are proud to announce that our private and public sector stakeholders now have access to the Metropolitan SMME Portal E-procurement service.

This service is intended to save you time and money and will enable you to focus on your core business while we communicate your procurement needs to your database and our members. Through this service you are guaranteed to get the best price and service as our members are ready to be of service to you.

In line with the BBBEE codes of good practice, organisation are encouraged to procure from BBBEE compliant entitties, as this will enable them to increase their own BBBEE scorecard rating in terms of their scoring on preferential procurement and enterprise development. (Read More)

Company Spotlight

The leading light in South African Optometry
Lathi Tha’ translates as, “Then there is light” and is taken from an Nguni proverb about the emerging of the sun. For the many South Africans who have been excluded or marginalized within the professional field, and for the thousands more patients who have been denied access to proper optometric care, Lathi Tha’ shines as a beacon of hope.

VISION

To provide access to basic quality eye care for all our communities.
To build a strong brand that will be seen as a leader in the provision of high quality eyecare.

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How and When to Grow Your Business

Almost every company aspires to or actively looks for growth opportunities. If we were to discourage growth we would be discouraging entrepreneurial spirit, something we ought to be nurturing. However, growth is about using existing products to drive sales, through acquiring new customers or motivating existing customers to buy more, more often. According to author Edward Hess:” Organic growth represents the underlying strength and vitality of the core business.”

Opportunistic growth is a bad idea. Entrepreneurs should be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities they spot – that is true entrepreneurship. However, grabbing every opportunity that arises which may not be part of a carefully mapped-out strategic plan may be foolhardy. (Read More)

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