Early Stage
Getting Your Business Going
Who should join this Program?
Anyone who is considering starting a business or has already started but is not actively employing staff
Module 1 – Planning your Business
Creating a project plan for your business
Resources:
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Project Plan
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Company Registration
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Income Tax Registration and Compliance
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CSD Registration
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Department of Labour (Workmens’ Compensation) Registration
Module 2 – Legal Foundations
Basic company and legal structures overview
Resources:
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Memorandum of Incorporation
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Shareholders Agreement
Module 3 – Business Basics
Aligning personal / partner and business purpose, values and goals
Resources:
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Business Values
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Personal Goals
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Business Goals
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Promise, Vision, Mission and CSFs
Module 4 – Financial Literacy
Accounting principles, financial measurables and budgeting basics
Module 5 – Solidifying Relationships
A practical look at the differences between Shareholders and Directors as well as the required documents to manage those
Module 6 – Solidifying Relationships
Employment matters and outsourced service providers
Resources:
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Supplier Agreement
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Independent Contractor Agreement
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Agency Agreement
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Distribution Agreement
Module 7 – Procurement
Guidelines and legal framework
Module 8 – Solidifying Relationships
Managing client Expectations profitably
Resources:
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EME and QSE BBBEE Affidavit
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Client Terms and Conditions
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Letter Demanding Payment
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Acknowledgement of Debt
