http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/ Media Fri, 2013-05-24 12:36:21 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/basic/tmpgrafx/blackumbrellas_logo.png http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/ http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/How-BIG-BUSINESS-can-help-SMALL-BUSINESS/ <p>In a nation with 25% unemployment, finding productive work for the jobless is a matter of priority. <strong>What role can corporate social investment (CSI) play?</strong></p> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Sew-Beautiful/ <p>Good old fashioned sewing skills, entrepreneurial flair and a passion for helping people have been the driving forces behind Abigail Florence's Elves at Work. The company produces top quality scatter cushions and throws for the interior design industry and also specialises in offering an array of basic sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery training programmes for individuals, corporates and social groups.</p> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Oiling-the-business-machine-Part-1/ <p>FUELLED by a passion for business, Vuyo Mhaga ventured into unknown territory when he left his insurance advisor job to work in the oil field. He knew the risk was huge but the father of two was determined to fulfil his ambition of becoming his own boss so he took the necessary steps.</p> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/The-Bothela-Remedy/ <p>Take one man whose entrepreneurial skills started blooming at the tender of age of 16, add some valuable years this same man spent getting to know the medical aid industry and what you'll end up with is an alternative health system offering focused on efficiency and professional service. Floyd Moabelo established Boletha Medical Billing Bureau in 2010 and in the short period of time since then it has become a popular alternative amongst medical professionals looking for an effective alternative to large corporate offerings.</p> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Seamless-Spotless-Music-Management/ <p>If music be the food of love, play right on. That could very well be the life motto for impresario Thando Nyameni, the entrepreneur whose love for music has been the driving force behind Spotless Worx Entertainment. The small business's services include record label and events management, as well as media and outreach projects. Thando traces his love for all things musical back to being surrounded by the smooth sounds of Motown legends such as The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes and The Commodores and the home-grown sounds of artists such as Ray Phiri, Sakhile and Hugh Masekela while growing up in the Eastern Cape.</p> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Oiling-the-business-machine-Part-2/ <p>Luck is a prepared opportunity. When luck bumps you, you must be prepared.</p> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Match-maid-for-your-household/ <p>Twelve Shanduka Black Umbrellas clients were given the chance of a lifetime when they were recently selected as the beneficiaries of Media24's "Giving you Space to Grow" Programme aimed at supporting small and medium businesses and helping them grow their businesses.</p> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/And-the-winners-are/ <p>Twelve Shanduka Black Umbrellas clients were given the chance of a lifetime when they were recently selected as the beneficiaries of Media24's "Giving you Space to Grow" Programme aimed at supporting small and medium businesses and helping them grow their businesses.</p> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/ADreach-backs-Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-winner-Maid4U/ <p>ADreach has given three Supalites to the value of R120,000 to Maid4U, one of the winners at the Shanduka Black Umbrellas regional enterprise development awards.</p> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/The-Best-and-the-Brightest/ <p>THE creation of jobs by successful black entrepreneurs is what South Africa needs. Cyril Ramaphosa, chairman of the Shanduka Group of companies, said this last week when rewarding black-owned emerging companies during the Shanduka Black Umbrellas Enterprise Development Awards in Fourways, Joburg.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-National-winners-announced/ <p>Pretoria engineering company Moyeng Engineering SA has won the inaugural Shanduka Black Umbrellas National Enterprise Development Award and taken the top prize as overall national winner.</p> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Businesswoman-Hlengiwe-Majola-takes-on-the-security-industry-12434/ <p>The General, Siphiwe Nyanda, should be shaking in his boots. A young businesswoman from Durban, Hlengiwe Majola is posing a challenge in the security industry which has provided succor for the former SANDF general, Nyanda.</p> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-National-Enterprise-Development-Awards-on-SABC-3/ &nbsp;<iframe width="250" height="200" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dpF02K_Xc_0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-National-Enterprise-Development-Awards/ <h2>National Winners announced</h2> <p>Johannesburg, February 27, 2013 &ndash; Pretoria engineering company Moyeng Engineering SA has won the inaugural Shanduka Black Umbrellas National Enterprise Development Award and taken the top prize as overall national winner.</p> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/SBU-takes-a-holistic-view/ <p>Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) is the non-profit arm of Shanduka Foundation and nurtures black-owned businesses in the critical first three years of their existance by providing incubators that have office infrastructure, professional services and a structured mentorship programme.</p> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Regional-enterprise-development-awards-kick-off-in-Cape-Town/ <p>Two Cape Town businesses have been honoured at the Western Cape regional Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) Enterprise Development (ED) Awards. SBU, the innovative non-profit business incubation programme...</p> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-Advertisement-on-DSTV/ <p>Click on the video to view our advertisement on DSTV</p> <br /><iframe width="250" height="200" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cq6sE4GkCf0?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/How-to-Manage-Business-Debt/ <p>We speak to Kelebogile Mooketsi, owner of Good Life Debt Counsellors, about starting a business and managing debt.</p> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/GET-A-FREE-PROFESSIONAL-WEBSITE-IN-MINUTES/ <p>Whatever your business, with Woza Online&rsquo;s simple to use tool you can get your own website up and running in under an hour...</p> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/The-Big-Interview-Phuti-Malabie/ <p>Women shouldn&rsquo;t try to be superhuman as they fight for space in the male-dominated business world, but should celebrate their femininity as well, says Phuti Malabie the CEO at Shanduka Group.</p> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Pretoria-Business-Incubator-Officially-Launched-12414/ <p>CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT Shot in the Arm DRA Minerals pledges R3,8in for SMME incubator JONATHAN FAURIE I SENIOR STAFF WRITER DRA Minerals has pledged R3.8- million over two years for the recently launched Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) Pretoria. Another valuable injection of funds Wati received from the Industrial Development Corporation ( [DC), which recently contributed RIO0 000 to the incubator. DRA reports that the Pretoria incubator has added substance to a small, mediumsized and microenterprise (SMME) development model that is already enjoying success in Cape Town and Johannesburg.</p> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Job-Creation-SAs-Next-World-Cup/ <p>The year began with the release of the New Growth Path to reduce unemployment by 10 percentage points by 2020.</p> <p><strong>Publication:</strong> <a href="http://www.businesslive.co.za/southafrica/2011/08/13/job-creation-sa-s-next-world-cup" target="_blank">BUSINESS LIVE </a></p> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shot-in-the-Arm/ <p>CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT Shot in the Arm DRA Minerals pledges R3,8in for SMME incubator JONATHAN FAURIE I SENIOR STAFF WRITER DRA Minerals has pledged R3.8- million over two years for the recently launched Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) Pretoria. Another valuable injection of funds Wati received from the Industrial Development Corporation ( [DC), which recently contributed RIO0 000 to the incubator. DRA reports that the Pretoria incubator has added substance to a small, mediumsized and microenterprise (SMME) development model that is already enjoying success in Cape Town and Johannesburg.</p> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-Incubator/ <strong>What makes Shanduka Black Umbrellas such a success and what&rsquo;s different about it?</strong> <p>The holistic support services we offer. The project was created to address the low levels of entrepreneurship and high failure rate of start- up businesses in South Africa. As you probably know, most start-up businesses in South Africa fail in the first 2 to 3 years of their existence. Shanduka Black Umbrellas provides a subsidised supportive environment during the initial three year growth phase with the aim of getting each member business to a sustainable level during this period.</p> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Foundation-Partners-with-Aard-Mining-Equipment-for-Social-Upliftment/ <p>The Shanduka Foundation entered into a dynamic and productive partnership with Aard Mining Equipment (Proprietary) Limited and its major shareholder's, Matasis Investment Holdings and Nedbank Capital Private Equity, which will see a combined donation of nearly R1,4 million to the Shanduka Black Umbrellas and Adopt-a-School initiatives.</p> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/John-Cull-Workshop/ <p>In recent articles, YBI Mentoring Consultant John Cull has spoken about helping entrepreneurs to overcome self doubt and building trust in the mentoring relationship. In this article, the focus is on what happens when there are problems in the mentoring relationship.</p> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/SABC-2-Morning-Live-Interview-with-Yvonne-Themba/ <p>Leanne Manas from Morning live interviews Yvonne Themba, the Chairperson of Shanduka Black Umbrellas about the launch of the second edition of the black pages initiative.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Plans-to-roll-out-incubators-to-boost-entrepreneurial-success/ <p>ENTREPRENEURS looking for help to set up and grow their businesses may be in for a huge boost if the Department of Trade and Industry goes ahead with plans to roll out more incubators in SA.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-case-study/ <p>Shanduka Black Umbrellas is a non-profit, enterprise-development incubator.</p> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-Boosts-Black-SMME-Successes/ <p>CAPE TOWN - In 2009 businessman and chairman of the Shanduka Group Cyril Ramaphosa called the launch of the innovative SMME programme Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) the happiest moment of his life.</p> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Interested-in-Joining-Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas/ <p>ATTEND ONE OF THE ORIENTATION SESSIONS BELOW:</p> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Launch-pad-Budding-entrepreneurs-ready-to-roll/ <p>The programme encourages the involvement of big businesses to enable it to expand to KwaZulu-Natal and other centres in South Africa. The launch of the Johannesburg branch of Shanduka Black Umbrellas saw 470 budding entrepreneurs apply to be part of the programme.</p> Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Ramaphosa-thanks-Adreach/ <p>Cyril Ramaphosa, executive chairman of the Shanduka Group, has thanked The ADreach Group for its support in generating awareness for the Shanduka Black Umbrellas initiative.</p> Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Entrepreneurs-stand-to-gain-more-than-just-skills-from-the-Shanduka-SMME-project/ <p>In a country where entrepreneurship is waning yet wanting, Shanduka Black Umbrellas is providing an ideal solutions to the small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs).</p> Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/How-Netsheheni-became-a-self-made-entrepreneur/ <p>Ergonomics and the dynamics of personal space requirements are just two elements of the business that Eric Netsheheni is involved in.</p> Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Black-entrepreneurs-get-a-R52-million-business-boost-from-Shanduka-foundation/ <p>JOHANNESBURG - Enterprising black business entrepreneurs will receive a boost from the Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) incubation and mentoring initiative to enable them to realise their dreams of becoming sustainable enterprises. Shanduka is committed to spending at least R5,2 million over three years on this exciting initiative.</p> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Shanduka-Black-Umbrellas-to-boost-entrepreneurs-/ <p>Cyril Ramaphosa, executive chairman of the Shanduka Group, has thanked The ADreach Group for its support in generating awareness for the Shanduka Black Umbrellas initiative.</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/New-support-plan-for-black-entrepreneurs/ <p>BLACK entrepreneurs will get a R5.2 million boost from Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU), an investment company. The SBU programme provided office space, computers, internet, telephones, vehicles with drivers, a bookkeeping service and mentorship for a monthly fee of R1 000, the Shanduka Group said in a statement yesterday.</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.shandukablackumbrellas.org/News/Ramaphosa-injects-R5million-into-budding-trade/ <p>CYRIL Ramaphosa's Shanduka Holdings has announced a R5.2 million business incubator programme to assist young black entrepreneurs.</p> <br /> Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200