Tools

Running and growing your SMME is not easy – even in ordinary times. It is even harder in the period of economic recovery that we find ourselves in at the end of 2020. #SMMEstart has been created to try and make it easier for you navigate through immediately important things like government and private sector financial relief to help your business through COVID-19. But is also full of resources, guidance and information on other topics that matter to SMME business owners. The service is on WhatsApp, making it accessible and easy-to-use. To get started send ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to +27 60 011 0110.

The South African Festivals Economic Impact Calculator (SAFEIC) is a free online tool developed by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) specifically for cultural festivals and events. SAFEIC can be used to estimate the economic impact of a festival on a host economy.