New national SMME newspaper launched

Pretoria - Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies launched a new national newspaper which is supported by the Department of Trade and Industry targeted at the Small Medium Micro Enterprise (SMMEs) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Tuesday.

Davies said the newspaper, called Small Business Connect, would improve the flow of relevant opportunity-related information and business improvement resources in the SMME sector.
 
“Our intention is for the newspaper to become the preferred source of information for SMMEs and for it to provide enterprises with information on access to markets; new technologies and networking opportunities.

It will also equip them with a better understanding of the environment in which they operate and keep them abreast of developments in the various sectors of the economy,” said Davies.

 The newspaper was part of the bigger plan to create productive entrepreneurs.
 
“Apartheid neglected SMMEs and we really need serious commitment.

"Extraordinary effort is required to build and strengthen the SMME sector,” Davies said.
 
Small Business Connect is a free full colour 20 page monthly publication and 30 000 copies will be distributed to various government departments and business-focused areas throughout the country.

The newspaper is also available online: www.smallbusinessconnect.co.za