Covid-19 for SMEs

We’ve created this separate page on our website to house the information we are unearthing that might be of help to small businesses during the Covid-19 emergency. Because things are moving so quickly, information is only emerging slowly as programmes and governance and distribution channels take time to develop. As soon as we hear about new information we will post it.

We’d love your feedback – what’s working out there, what’s not, what are you doing to spare your business and your employees and yourself from economic worry. This is a time for the SMME community to come together. Let’s support each other.

We are also posting here, as well as on the media page, the interviews we’ve been doing to highlight the pressing needs of small businesses. We hope everyone is listening!

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Coronavirus Covid-19 Alert level 1

Support offered to SMEs

Click on any of the below images to go directly to the different support measures available. If you know of help for SMEs we have not listed, please contact us, tweet us, or tag us on facebook

Relief & support offered to SMEs

Contact details for Covid 19 Relief Fund
0860 663 7867

Info@mybindu.org.za
Info@sefa.org.za

Second wave of support for enterprises based in townships and villages

Detailed information on Covid19 support programmes

Regulations for personal care services

SAFT Covid-19 Relief Funding has been fully subscribed and applications are now closed.

ABSA: SAFT Employer Relief Fund

Standard Bank: SAFT Employer Relief Fund

Latest on the Impact of Covid-19 on SARS

Tax Relief Measures

Q & A's for Employers on Covid-19 Tax Relief

National Disaster benefit:
EASY-AID GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS FOR UIF BENEFITS
hotline number: 012 337 1997 @DeptofLabour @UIFbenefits
labour.gov.za
covid19ters@labour.gov.za

As announced by the President, National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank and commercial banks have jointly created a guaranteed loan scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to help small and medium-sized businesses and the economy.

Applications for Tourism Relief Fund Closed

IDC is supporting South Africa’s efforts to prepare for the impact COVID-19 will have on our people and economy.

IDC Covid-19 Small Industrial Finance Distress Fund

YCCISA has introduced a Relief Fund to assist young people in businesses that are affected by the corona virus pandemic. The Fund will assist youth entrepreneurs from operational costs, paying labour costs, rental and etc.

Providing small to medium businesses with funding free of interest, profit and administrative charges to help them manage the impacts of COVID-19.

Funding to SMEs during Covid-19.

he NYDA is going to provide a Relief Fund to youth-owned enterprises for a period of three months. This fund is targeted at youth-owned businesses that meet the following criteria:

The Eat Out Restaurant Relief Fund is here to provide funds so you can keep putting food on the table for the growing number of hungry families around the country.

We regret the fund has reported that it is oversubscribed and is no longer taking applications. If this changes, we will inform you.

Funding of black SMEs for up to R10 million per applicant with a 12-month repayment holiday.

The Ninety One SA Recovery Fund in association with Ethos Private Equity targets R10bn to help restore SA’s economic health.

TOOLS AND GUIDES OFFERED TO ASSIST SMES

Bizportal contact details:
086 100 2472
info@BizPortal.gov.za.

Please email us your personal details on
info@dsbd.gov.za or register on smmesa.gov.za
Please note that the turnaround time is 48-72 hours.

The Return2Work Initiative is facilitating collaboration between government and business to provide tools and guidelines to enable sectors to expedite a safe, effective and structured return2work plan.

The BackaBusiness movement – is a crowdfunding opportunity for small businesses to survive lockdown and get back to business.

Richen Attorneys Inc would like to contribute to the turnaround of the economy once the pandemic is over and have decided to assist Small to Medium Enterprises in gearing up for the end of COVID- 19.

Pro bono service to South African businesses in distress to co-ordinate bank, government and stakeholder support through a structured business rescue process.

A free eBook from The Beancounter
Contact the Beancounter at +27 10 006 0003 / info@thebeancounter.co.za

This digital toolkit from ABSA is aimed at helping business owners by navigating available support as of 12 May 2020 in South Africa.

At Facebook, we’re working to keep people safe and informed about the recent outbreak of COVID-19. We’re committed to providing as much support as possible.

SAVCA members are pledging pro-bono services to support small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) whose businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown.

Back My Locals is a platform that makes it easier for local businesses to connect with their communities, to tell their story and enable their loyal customers to buy electronic gift cards.

Agri-businesses who are in distress because of the Covid-19 pandemic

Relief Benefits. Legal Obligations. Forward Strategies

CORONAVIRUS FAQs | All your questions answered

As organised business, we are actively collaborating with government to use business resources and capacity to support public sector initiatives.

The toolkit we’ve developed has been curated from best practice content and resources.

Flexyworking, the perfect alternative to avoid retrenchment, salary cuts and further job losses.

Insight for the management and coordination of a successful lockdown from former SARS official and SBI Director Ivan Pillay with S Kesavan.

Offer for free website development to SMEs. Please contact Eikon Design directly.

We know this is a difficult time for people everywhere, including small business owners. We want to help. We’ve gathered some useful resources to help your business navigate these challenging times.

Small businesses are the foundation of our economy. And whether you’re just starting out or already running your business, we’re here to help. We’re building a Visa Small Business Directory, submit your details to feature in our Visa Small Business Directory.

Zimele is wholly supportive of the South African Government’s proactive efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 through the national lockdown. Zimele will support SMME’s in our loan funding programme by implementing a 3-month payment holiday at zero interest.

Helping the growth of small businesses in South Africa who have been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Telkom Business announces the launch of its latest innovation, Yep! on Google Play and Apple’s app store.

Our vision is to come alongside the South African Tourism industry, to assess each business model, evaluate the financials and generate a report with recommendations on how to proceed forward.

Insurance Claim Guidance on the True Normal platform

Mastercard launches SME-in-a-box solution to help small businesses go digital

We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we’re offering USD 100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.