Grow your Business with MEC
At McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre your success is our pride and passion. Beyond your innovative idea, there are business fundamentals necessary to commercialise it. We will equip and empower you with sound business knowledge and skills by offering you industry specific business solutions that will give you an edge. Whether you require physical incubation or virtual incubation, we will help you grow your business through our 12 month, 24 month and/or 36 month programmes.
Physical Incubation
If you have committed to this entrepreneurship journey and have a business model you want to see become a success, our physical incubation offering will ease the cash flow burden and give you a platform to grow your business with as little overheads. You will enjoy the following benefits:
Virtual Incubation
This version of incubation provides business support services without provision of physical infrastructure support. This is relevant for businesses that have established premises, work on site (eg construction), or simply do not require premises but only need business development support and mentorship.
Why Choose McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre?
Access to Finance
We assist you to get adequate favourable financing that will fuel growth
Access to Markets
Our expertise and knowledge will help you unlock new markets and rapidly drive expansion for your business.
Access to Resources
At your disposal will be important resources like Internet, telephone, printing facilities, office space, etc.
Expertise
Mentorship and coaching provided by experts in various fields of expertise to guide you step by step
WHO CAN BE TRAINED?
The following criteria are the minimum requirements to be eligible for selection:
- At least 51% black ownership or 51% black woman ownership.
- Revenue must be below R50 million per annum
- Owner/s must be involved in the business full time
- Business must be in operation for at least 6 months
- High moral character
- No criminal record