The People-carrier Automotive Investment Scheme (the P-AIS) is a sub-component of the Automotive Investment Scheme (the AIS). The AIS is an incentive designed by the South African government to grow and develop the automotive sector through investment in new and/or … Continued
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented the Manufacturing Investment Programme (MIP), designed to stimulate investment growth, in line with the South African government’s National Industrial Policy Framework. The primary objective of the Manufacturing Investment Programme is to … Continued
In order to improve the productivity of the South African manufacturing sector, and improve the productivity and skills profile of the South African labour force, the DTI has introduced the 12I Tax Allowance Incentive schemes, the Investment Allowance and the … Continued
A drafting financial projection guideline is a helpful tool for your business. Your marketing plan and strategy don’t mean a thing if you can’t justify your business with good figures on the bottom line. This is done in a distinct … Continued
Drafting a financial plan is one of the most important steps in drafting a business plan. All business plans, whether a start-up or an existing business, should include the following: Profit and loss statement; Cash flow statement; Balance sheet; Sales … Continued
The Workplace Challenge Programme (WPC) is a focused supply side intervention by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), managed by Productivity South Africa, aiming to actively encourage and support negotiated workplace change towards enhancing productivity and world-class competitiveness, best … Continued
The Department of Trade and Industry initiated the Incubation Support Programme Incentive (the ISP) to develop incubators and create successful enterprises with the potential to revitalise communities, and strengthen local and national economies. In continuing to strengthen economic development through … Continued
The Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) has made available the Agro-Processing Support Scheme for beneficiation enterprises for manufacturers of furniture and fibre, and producers of fertilisers and feed. The Agro-Processing Support Scheme offers a 20-30% cost-sharing grant to … Continued
The Production Incentive (PI) forms part of the overall Clothing and Textile Competitiveness Programme (CTCP) and flows from the implementation, by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), of customised sector programmes (CSP’s) for the clothing, textiles, footwear, leather and … Continued
The Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) is a reimbursable cost-sharing incentive scheme whereby financial support is granted to organisations supporting the development of industry sectors and those contributing to the growth of South African exports. Organisations supported under the Sector-Specific Assistance … Continued