Not Financial Institution NTSIKA facilities nonfinancial support and

Not Financial Institution NTSIKA facilities non-financial support and business development services to SMMEs through a broad range of intermediary organisations, such as Local Business Services Centres (LBSCs), Tender Advice Centres (TACs) and Manufacturing Advisory Centres (MACs). NTSIKA’s services include: • SMME Training, Counseling and Advice • Market Development and Business Linkages • Programme Design, Research and Information

Current Key Focus This approach is depicted in the model below: Market Development & Business Linkages Supplier Development Programme Design, Research & Information

Current Key Focus Markets are imperative for the development of business. Interventions are therefore designed to assist SMMEs to take advantage of the market opportunities in order to be sustainable. This approach ensures that support given to enterprises, translates into increased economic activity. SMMEs are supported through training, information provision and technical assistance.

Strategic Model: Market Access as Central Focus Advice Business Linkages Data Bases Action Research Marketing Assistance Linkages with State Structures MARKET ACCESS SUPPORT Fundamental Research Access to Finance Institutions Referral & Linking Appropriate Conduits Markets For SMMEs Communication Assistance

Future Focus Su pp ort a cti on s: Institutional Support Research MARKET ACCESS Tendering Advice Financing, Procurement Communication Etc. : s ion p Su po ct a rt INTERNATIONAL Marketing Assistance C O N D U I T S CONTINENT SADC REGION NATIONAL PROVINCIAL LOCAL SPECIAL