Legends Project 2007 ongoing
The Old Mutual Legends Programme is a national ‘virtual incubator’ that drives accelerated growth in small black-owned businesses. Designed and implemented by Fetola and supported by the Old Mutual Foundation, the programme, which started in 2007, tripled in size from assisting 10 organizations in 2009 to 34 organizations in 2010, and then doubled again in 2011! Legends now supports 67 organisations and 1650 beneficiaries in all nine provinces. Read more, click here.
Embassy of Finland SMME Accelerated Growth Programme
The SMME Accelerated Growth Programme supports increased growth in a selection of promising South African businesses, using an integrated programme of business development, market access and mentor support. In addition to the intention for accelerated business success, the programme actively seeks ways to share this benefit with emerging black-owned businesses and local communities through an innovative ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme – providing a social as well as an economic benefit. Read more, click here.
