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Programmes
Jun 07, 2024 - , , bhive EDC, Flagship programmes, Enterprising Women, Student programmes, Student Business Competition YEBO Enactus, Innovation Hub programmes, Coachlab @ Vaal Green Leadership Programmehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive/SDP
Skills Development Programmes
Nov 07, 2024 - Skills development, , Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups | Micro-credentials | Enterprising Women Programme The North-West University (NWU) has been pioneering entrepreneurship education and support through its Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups since 2013. The programme, which is an accredited short course at the NWU, is the…, ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/leopards-lair-business-competition
Leopards Lair® Business Competition
Mar 24, 2025 - Leopards lair The Leopards Lair ® Competition provides a meaningful learning experience for students of the NWU who are interested in pursuing new venture creation, as an alternative to traditional employment or as a mechanism for gaining experiential business development experience. Pitch your business idea in the annual NWU Leopards Lair ®…, Enter before 7 April 2025, Competition Rules, Compete in One of Two Exciting Categories: Research-Based Startups: Transform cutting-edge research into innovative ventures. Student Side-Hustles: Bring your creative or practical business ideas to life. Why Participate? Compete for cash rewards and faculty glory Access resources to grow your business idea Explore networking opportunities…, Timeline, 22 February P 8 March V & M Startup boot camp Kickstart your journey with an intensive boot camp to refine your business idea and prepare for the competition. 7 April Entries closing date Submit a 5-minute pre-recorded video explaining your business idea, the problem you aim to solve, your solution, your primary target market and your unique…, Contact details:, Side-Hustle category: Vanderbijlpark Campus: Annelie.Steenkamp@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus: Lerato.Sentsho@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng Campus: Kezell.Klinck@nwu.ac.za Research-Based category: Hannes.Malan@nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/BHIVE/YEBO
YEBO
Jun 07, 2024 - Yebo Home Banner , ABOUT YEBO, Enabling entrepreneurship is something NWU does well. We reach out to young and aspiring entrepreneurs as early as their first year of study. The NWU Young Entrepreneurs Business Organisation (YEBO) represents a unique student organisation and its aim is to motivate university students to heed to the call of entrepreneurship, OUR PURPOSE IS TO:…, Annelie Steenkamp Annelie.Steenkamp@nwu.ac.za 016 910 3393 bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) (Vaal Campus, Back of building 6)http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc/enactus
Enactus
Jun 07, 2024 - ABOUT ENACTUS, Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. Enactus NWU is affiliated to the national and international Enactus organisation and will adhere to…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/contact
Contact us
Aug 21, 2024 - Contact us, Postal address, Office of the Director Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Private Bag X6001 North-West University Potchefstroom South Africa 2520 Contact number: Phone nr: +27(0)18 285 2331 Maps and directions S26° 41.451’ O27° 05.459’, Physical address, North-West University Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Building E3 Office number 234 Hoffman Street Potchefstroom 2531 Email: Hanneri.Borstlap@nwu.ac.za Facebook Instagram Research gate LinkedInhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/training
Training
Nov 18, 2020 - It is widely accepted that the SBAB is presently the largest trainer of SMMEs and business consultants and mentors in Southern Africa. The SBAB has ample courses in Afrikaans and English, as well as in most of the popular regional languages, are available. These courses are compiled in such a manner that all educational levels of specific groups…, Development training, These courses encourage the development of business and management skills and also increase the awareness of an entrepreneurial culture in the communities where they are presented. Various course options are available, which are adapted to address the specific training needs of a group or community. These courses are almost without exception…, Advanced training, Most of the courses are “block release”-training courses in that students attend a compulsory study school or study schools (blocks), mainly at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. These courses are supported by a sufficient amount of self-study, assignments and decentralised examinations. The majority of the advanced training…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/advisory-services
Advisory services
Sep 07, 2021 - Business people are given the opportunity to have confidential on-site discussions with an objective and knowledgeable outsider More than eighty percent of the consultation and advisory services are rendered to previously disadvantage new and existing business people. Whereas the more sophisticated business people, who are a minority, can at…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/research-information-grading
Research, information services and grading of business advisors
Nov 18, 2020 - An extensive small business databank and library support the SBAB’s services with the specific aim to provide information to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This section offers a comprehensive service to the business sector. Research projects are not limited to SMMEs, but are also conducted on behalf of large companies, provincial…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/contact
Contact us
Feb 10, 2023 - Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus P O Box 1880 Potchefstroom 2520 36 Meyer Street E3 Building 4th floor Contact person: Ms. Omphemetse Mmekoa Tel: +27 18 299 4023 mailto:info-sbab@nwu.ac.za Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za SLP in Business Management SLP in Small Business Consulting (eLearning) Introductory…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/entrepreneurial-skills
Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills
Feb 17, 2023 - The SBAB has been presenting the Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills since 1986. It was inter alia presented to some schools as an extra-curricular subject. Over the years, the course has been adapted to meet the specific needs of the independent young entrepreneurs or prospective entrepreneurs. The course is exceptionally practical and…, Purpose, The purpose of the course is to make people who want to start their own business aware of the concept of entrepreneurship, to assist in establishing an entrepreneurship culture and to encourage the youth to consider self-employment by establishing an own business as a viable career option. By means of the curriculum, it is intended to draw…, Presentation period, The course is presented over a period of one year (divided into two semesters). Each semester consists of a compulsory one-week study school (Monday to Friday). Two courses are presented annually, starting in January and July respectively., Assessment, Students are expected to submit practical assignments after each study school. These assignments must be submitted on predetermined dates. Apart from this, students also write a semester examination related to the subjects presented in that specific semester. Examinations are written annually in June and October. These examinations can either be…, Learning plan, Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities Entrepreneurial Management skills Entrepreneurial Financial skills Entrepreneurial Administrative skills Entrepreneurial Legal Skills Entrepreneurial Marketing skills Small Business planning skills and budgets Entrepreneurial financial skills consist of: Basic Financial…, Medium of Education, Study schools are presented in English. Course material is available in English. Students may submit assignments and examination papers in Afrikaans or English., Requirements, A matric certificate OR a secondary school qualification a pre-requisite., Presentation of classes, Please take note that the classes will only be offered should numbers justify it. , Venue, The study schools are presented at the SBAB/Business School on the Potchefstroom Campus. Should the number of students warrant it, the SBAB does, however, negotiate with organisations to present the course by means of study schools outside Potchefstroom., Course fees, Please submit your details to Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za and we will respond to you with the required course fees, Apply, Complete the application form . [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/business-management