Cape Town’s small businesses are encouraged to sign up for the Productivity Efficiency Programme following the City’s renewal of its partnership with Productivity South Africa.
The aim is to assist small businesses in distress or in need of guidance on improving their operations. The businesses are assessed and then given a detailed strategy for improving productivity and efficiencies.
In the past year, 18 businesses were supported by the programme, resulting in the retention of 588 jobs.
“The day-to-day challenges of starting a business and then keeping it running are immense and it can often feel as if one is putting out fire after fire just to keep the doors open,” said Mayoral Committee member Alderman Vos.
The City and Productivity SA are helping organisations see how they can turn their operations around so that those fires are less likely even to start, allowing them to focus on growth.
The programme has been so successful so far, that it is now welcoming applications from businesses with up to 100 employees. Previously, businesses with a maximum of 50 employees could apply for the initiative.
“When an enterprise is given the tools to streamline their systems, they no longer have to spend their time or revenue on simply trying to keep the doors open, but can instead focus their energies on retaining and hiring more staff, innovating their products and services, and ultimately, growing their businesses. I strongly encourage Cape Town’s SMMEs to register for the Productivity Efficiency Programme,” said Vos.
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