Membership: Benefits

Advertising and Promotion

• Access to a centralized database of verified service provider members
• Receive referrals from local Chamber
• Promotional Opportunities at Chamber Events
• Exhibition opportunity at the Annual NAFCOC Empowerment Expo
• Sponsorship opportunity with various networking events, training courses and clubs
• Opportunity to host "Business Breakfasts or Business After Hours" session
• New member profiling in NAFCOC’s online newsletter, and website
• Annual Business Leadership Awards provide extensive branding opportunities

Business Support Services

• Develop a highly resourceful procurement platform that supports BEE
• Affordable HR, labour and training services
• Discounted IT and communications solutions
• Funding assistance and other financial and legal services for SMMEs
• Business management training courses
• A range of business and training seminars
• Advice and guidance for SMMEs
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Linkage with the DTI and other SMME supporting agencies

Advance Member Services

• Access to finance (SMME Micro-Finance, Cooperative Bank, Equity Fund)
• Access to markets (Procurement opportunities, BEE, Market Linkages)
• Business Support Services (Training, information workshops, legal and taxation issues, etc)
• Lobbying and advocacy on policy matters advancing SMME growth
• Be responsive to member’s needs
• Access to one-stop shop CIPRO, SARS, SEDA, etc
• Set up call centers or TV shows to address members and their needs