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Mr. Victor Mong-Gae of The Business Place's presentation to youth leaders on opportunities for SMMEs in Botswana at the U.S. Embassy Botswana Future Business Leaders workshop on the 20th November 2013.
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Remarks on Business Opportunities in Botswana
04/10/2023 U.S. Embassy_ Future Business Leaders
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PRESENTERS ?
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AGENDA ?
WhoWhyWhatSuccessesChallengesOpportunities
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WHO?
Entrepreneurship service centre.Est. with donation from MCG, UBF, and other
stakeholders Investec, KBL, CEDA, GOBStarted operations in 2006 and official
opening in 2007 Part of a network of branches (10 in RSA).
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WHY ?
Stimulate entrepreneurial culture in Botswana.
To promote and contribute to the growth of SMEs.
- To create employment - To alleviate poverty
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WHAT ? A friendly walk in information centre with free internet - Free internet - Free use of computers for research and typing - Free use of meeting rooms Pre and Post funding mentorship One-on-one business consultation Monthly Business Opportunity sessions Business sector networking opportunities Regular affordable workshops and training Relevant business information and resources Intervention-based business development services Referrals to credible service providers on a cost sharing arrangement Financial, accounting and legal services (where it has been arranged with local
partners)
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SUCCESSES ?
Measurable success in number of clientele serviced
Clustering of relevant servicesIncreased business start ups and growth Creation of business linkages Encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset
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Challenges for entrepreneurs
Weak skills to set up business processes and systems
Lack of information seeking skillsLack of commitmentLack of focus vs personal vision
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Opportunities for entrepreneurs
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Opportunities for entrepreneurs
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Opportunities for entrepreneurs
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Opportunities for entrepreneurs
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Opportunities for entrepreneurs
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Where?
THE BUSINESS PLACE GABORONE BOTSWANATel + (267) 3170700 / Fax + (267) 3170736Plot 5 Mmaraka House Station Road Gaborone BotswanaP O Box 502865 Gaborone BotswanaEmail: [email protected] Website: www.thebusinessplace.co.za
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