Whether you’re an emerging entrepreneur or an established player in the wine industry, pursuing inclusive growth can often feel costly and energy-sapping. Many of us know the gut-wrenching experience of receiving a letter of regret after applying for funding. A thorough understanding of industry regulations, funding rules, and legislative timeframes is crucial, whether you’re recovering from a setback or embarking on a new journey within the wine sector.
Recently, the much-needed rains have brought hope for South Africa Wine as we strive to develop our “rainmaking” capabilities. Statutory levies are essential in helping our members overcome the financial challenges associated with creating and expanding their ventures. At South Africa Wine, we aim to facilitate access to information and support by leveraging our knowledge of the industry landscape. By raising awareness of both the environment and your enterprise, we can help steer you towards success.
As we advance in developing South Africa Wine’s new transformation strategy, we are sharpening our ability to support your fundraising efforts through our unique vantage point, extensive data, and industry expertise. We’ve already achieved some early successes by leveraging partnership opportunities to enhance our support. Our goal is to communicate better the benefits of our services and how they can help you.
We invite you to consult with us to:
- Scrutinise your plan against the BEE codes: Ensure that your business plan aligns with the latest Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements.
- Test your understanding of funding sources and rules: Understand the various funding options available and the specific rules and criteria they entail.
- Benefit from Service Level Agreements: Take advantage of our Service Level Agreements recently undertaken with key partners to maximize your business’s growth potential.
- Learn about our technical vineyard support offerings: Explore the limited grant levers available through our collaboration with Vinpro and the Western Cape Government.
- Dry-run your business idea in a safe space: Experiment with your business model in a supportive environment to identify potential challenges and opportunities.
Phil Bowes, a certified BEE practitioner, is here to guide established players and new entrants into the industry on effective strategies for growth. You can follow him on LinkedIn by scanning the quick response code below.
“Our mission is to create an inclusive, dynamic, and sustainable wine industry that reflects the diversity of our country,” says Karin Kleinbooi, Transformation and People Development Executive. “We believe in supporting all our members in their journey towards achieving this vision.
“In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.’ At South Africa Wine, we are here to climb those hills with you every step of the way. Together, let’s build a more inclusive and prosperous wine industry.
