Eligible sectors for 2021 BIC:
> Agriculture and Agri-Processing
> Engineering and Construction
> Trade and Services
> Manufacturing
Criteria to enter:
> 100% black-owned businesses (incl. black women owned, youth owned, business owned by people living with disabilities).
> The business must be in operation for at least 24 months or older from date of BIC launch.
> Valid tax clearance, shareholder’s IDs, BEE certificates, CIPC registration documents, 3 months bank statement from launch date, financial statements, marketing plan and other related documents.
Some of the key benefits for entering 2021 BIC:
Business Investment Competition (BIC) recognises, rewards, and helps boost small and medium businesses.
Financial support for winners to grow and rebuild their businesses.
Entrants will showcase their products and services on new platforms.
Free opportunity to attend the business empowerment progamme “Business Connect”.
Enables entrants to network and build relationships with other businesses and industry leaders.
Brand exposure for entrants.
BIC entries are open from 30 August to 17 October 2021at midnight.
Business Connect will run from 13 to 14 December 2021.
For more information contact: bic@groundedmedia.co.za