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Synopsis
Many would-be small business owners hit a stumbling block when it comes to accessing finance needed to drive growth. At BDTV we have a passion to help propel the growth and success of the country's SME sector. It's for this reason that we have put together a short series to help guide entrepreneurs through this challenging field. Each week our experts will go through the various funding options and talk prospective business owners through the application process; the pitfalls; and what they need to know in order to position themselves to tap SME Funding. SME Funding is hosted by Lynette Ntuli, CEO of Innate Investment Solutions and Kumaran Padayachee, CEO of Spartan.
Episodes
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Unpacking the working capital cycle
15/01/2018 Duration: 26minSME Zone — Very often, a business may not need to be funded if the owners give attention to areas where cash flow may be stuck. Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the working capital cycle, also known as a cash conversion cycle, and go into detail about excess stock, fixed costs that are too high and payment terms for debtors and creditors.
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Why you should consider having a lawyer and accountant when receiving funding
08/12/2017 Duration: 07minSME Zone — Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee share information on why business owners need to be well prepared with their lawyer and accountant about the objectives and income values stated by the funder.
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How to start a business with a funder
08/12/2017 Duration: 09minSME Zone — Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee share information on a NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) that protects sensitive or confidential information from being shared with outside parties.
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How to vet a funder for your business
08/12/2017 Duration: 08minSME Zone — Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee provide information on the advantage and disadvantage needed by small business owners about getting a funder for their business.
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Unpacking the process perspective as the service provider
04/12/2017 Duration: 23minSME Zone — Business owners often outsource their business plans and may or may not participate in the drafting of said documents. Bertus van Niekerk from Outcor Financial Management unpacks this process from his perspective as the service provider.
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Unpacking the funding glossary terminology
27/11/2017 Duration: 25minSME Zone — Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the following funding glossary terminology: executive summary, exit, exit strategy, expansion stage business, free cash flow, leveraged buyout and managed buyout.
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Journey of self-funding all your businesses
20/11/2017 Duration: 22minSME Zone — What does “I want to be able to wash my face” mean in the world of funding? Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda from Smith Capital share their journey of self-funding all their businesses with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
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Ronen Aires shares his journey of uncertainty, doubt and worries
13/11/2017 Duration: 22minSME Zone — Ronen Aires, CEO of Student Village, went through hair raising moments to secure funding for his start-up. He shares his journey of uncertainty, doubt and worries with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
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Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack funding glossary terminology
06/11/2017 Duration: 22minSME Zone — Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack funding glossary terminology such as due diligence, early stage, economies of scale, elevator pitch, equity and equity financing.
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Hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee unpack the working capital cycle
23/10/2017 Duration: 25minSME Zone — In the manufacturing industry, you’ll definitely need more than one funder. Join Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee as they unpack this concept and identify the various funding areas.
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Unpacking interview techniques
16/10/2017 Duration: 23minSME Zone — Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in general.
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Funding challenges for businesses in the services sector
09/10/2017 Duration: 23minSME Zone — Funding challenges for businesses in the services sector is under discussion this week with hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee.
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Angel funding in Ghana
02/10/2017 Duration: 25minSME Zone — Leticia Browne, Investor Relations Manager at The Ghana Angel Investor Network (GAIN) joins in studio to unpack the status of angel funding in Ghana.
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Talking motivating the masses in the townships
31/08/2017 Duration: 27minSME Zone — Entrepreneur expert Teboho Mafodi engages with a company that motivates the masses in townships paying particular attention to the youth through Power talks. World Bank Group Project Coordinator, Jonathan Coony talks about his visit to South Africa sharing his experiences with SMEs working in climate technologies.