The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) recently hosted a Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMME) workshop at the Gallagher Convention Centre, attracting a crowd of young entrepreneurs eager to learn about running small businesses. The event, funded by organizations such as Standard Bank, SARS, and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency, aimed to empower young entrepreneurs by providing them with a deep understanding of entrepreneurship and available funding opportunities.
The workshop featured presentations by the NYDA and other speakers from funding organizations, focusing on encouraging innovation and creativity among the attendees. The goal was to expose young entrepreneurs to new ideas, technologies, and business models to help them devise innovative solutions to their business challenges.
Attendees had the opportunity to network with other young entrepreneurs and learn from industry experts, fostering the growth of the next generation of business leaders in South Africa. The event was deemed a massive success and has the potential to create a positive impact on the South African economy by fueling entrepreneurship and innovation among young people.
Overall, the SMME workshop provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights, network with industry professionals, and access funding opportunities, setting them on the path to success in the business world.