ASSISTANCE & HOW IT WORKS

Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) is geared to provide both financial and non-financial support for the benefit of SMME’s in Gauteng. In addition, GEP also coordinates stakeholders for the benefit of SMME’s. GEP is working towards enabling full SMME participation in the economy and ensuring their contribution to the creation of employment opportunities.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME

The integrated execution and relationship team at GEP will work closely with you to customise the right financing solutions to accommodate your particular needs and goals.

Benefits to Entrepreneurs

• Access to finance
• A flexible approach to doing business
• Competitive lending rates
• Fair conditions of contract
• Fair and equitable rates, terms and conditions
• Personalised service, information, advice and guidance on business issues
• Access to support skills and capabilities normally only available to big business
• Better performance with limited own resources
• Aftercare service through relationship managers and mentors who will visit the business to offer advice or act as sounding board

NON-FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Entrepreneurs will be assisted by GEP-accredited and experienced service providers to implement customised solutions to business problems. A Business Relationship Manager will first meet with the entrepreneur to diagnose the problem, recommend a solution and will maintain regular contact to check progress.

Benefits to Entrepreneurs

• Improved business efficiency
• Personal service through our relationship managers
• Information, advice and guidance on business issues
• Access to support skills and capabilities normally only available to big business
• Better performance with limited own resources
• Aftercare service through relationship managers and mentors who will visit the business to offer advice or act as sounding board
• Gain valuable experience and knowledge

For more information, please visit any of our offices