IT TAKES A NEIGHBOURHOOD Sustaining a small business can be tricky. Apply for our SMME SUPPORT PROGRAMME and let us help you navigate your challenges to grow.We’re proud of the work we’ve already achieved as a neighbourhood, and we’re dedicated to continuing to support the community of small businesses in our ecosystem.Now, looking forward, we’re excited to get stuck into improved, meaningful avenues to support your business and the livelihoods it’s responsible for.The V&A Waterfront SMME Support Programme is open to all our valued tenants and provides intensive short-term business support specifically tailored to your business. Develop a clear, winning strategy for your future in our four-week Business Coaching Programme or tap into use-as-you-need business support throughout the year. Business Coaching Programme Every quarter, we take on the support of 6 business owners for coaching and mentorship that takes place over 4 weeks. Each business is equipped via the following package during that period:Each business gets 1 individual session (up to 3 hours) which will identify the unique needs of your business.This is followed by 2 group coaching sessions that enable businesses to develop a successful strategy.Businesses also get 3 sessions (one-on-one) with a range of Business Support Consultants, chosen depending on their need. These include tax and accounting; digital marketing; web development; financial forecasting; HR; legal; and sales & customer service.Click here to apply for our next intake for the Business Coaching Programme. Apply Here Business Support Consultations Sometimes you just need a little help from a friend – that’s what our neighbourhood is all about. That’s why we’ve contracted a community of expert Business Support Consultants on stand-by to support you on demand, as you need it.The V&A Waterfront will cover the first one-on-one session for our small business tenants each year. We’ve negotiated exclusive discounted rates with our consultants if you would like more of their professional advice.In this session, consultants will offer feedback, provide advice and create actions for your success. This can cover a range of business functions including general management, marketing and PR, or finances and procurement.Click here to apply for a session with a Business Support Consultant. Apply Here Business Support Consultants Antoinette Prophy Founder and M.D: 88 Business Collective Growth strategy View Profile Brad Elliot Founder: Platinum Seed Growth Specialist View Profile Franklin Pieterse CEO: Chief Reinvention Officer, Terbigen Business Coaching View Profile Graeme Wilson Founder & Director: Whipping the Cat (Pty) Ltd Commercial Legal Services View Profile Landie Stevens Owner: Landie Stevens Consulting Sales & Business improvement View Profile Francois Marais Manager: Zuydam Konsult Inc Taxation/Accounting View Profile Megan Hollis Digital & Social Media Marketing Freelancer Digital & Social Media Marketing View Profile Andrew Fisher Corporate and commercial law consultant Business Law View Profile Gugulethu Moyo CFO: Grand Scale Consultancy Accounting, Tax and Statutory Compliance View Profile Unotida Nyoni CEO: Grand Scale Consultancy Accounting/Taxation View Profile Nicola Badenhorst Accounting manager: Zuydam Konsult Inc Accounting View Profile Nikila Koen Audit Manager: Zuydam konsul Financial statements/ taxation View Profile Claude Morris Owner and director: CICC PTY LTD Strategy View Profile Ian Brown Owner and director: CICC PTY LTD Strategy View Profile Silindile Mbaza Director: Grand Scale Consultancy Sales, Marketing, and Retention strategy View Profile Thando Makili Consultant: Grand Scale Consultancy Digital Communications, Marketing, Photography View Profile Zanele Njapha CEO: The UnLearners Branding, Marketing & Future of Work View Profile Additional Resources and Info SMME hub resources