Memberships

The SMME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is a subscription-based association dedicated to creating an eco-system that provides access to markets, financial inclusion and socio-economic opportunities to the African, Small, Micro, Medium Enterprises. We are a collective voice for small businesses.


HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SIGN UP WITH THE SMME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

Once you have supplied all the relevant information, your membership is instantaneous.


WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?

A passion and desire for business as well as a determination and will to succeed. Our aim is to grow and develop SMME's by providing the necessary support. We can assist you regardless of the stage of your business you are in.


WHAT MAKES SMME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CHAMBERS?

Our Parliamentary Office is the first of its kind. We aim to lobby government and effect policy change to benefit SMME's. No other chambers are currently doing this.


WHAT DO I GET FOR MY SUBSCRIPTION / MEMBERSHIP FEE?

You get access to our wide eco-system that provides access to markets, financial inclusion and socio-economic opportunities to the African, Small, Micro, Medium Enterprises.


IS MY BUSINESS FEASIBLE?

Take our free assessment to determine the feasibility of your business.


HOW CAN I GET FUNDING / CAPITAL FOR MY BUSINESS?

We are a promotor and facilitator of local and international trade. A third party which enables us to negotiate contracts and secure funding for projects that benefit our membership.


I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A BUSINESS, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

You can click on the link to help you formulate a business plan. Once that is done, you can then click on the Biz Portal link and follow the step-by-step business registration process.


HOW CAN I APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT TENDERS?

Simply click on the link to be directed to the Central Supplier Database application screen. You can use our useful checklist to make sure you have all the required documentation.


HOW DO I MAKE A BUSINESS PLAN?

Simply follow the link on our website to take you to a step-by-step guide on how to make a business plan.

HOW CAN YOU HELP ME DEVELOP MYSELF AND MY BUSINESS?


We have a number of Skills Development and Training programs on offer. Once you are a member, you will have access to these.

  1. Individual
  • Bronze SMME COC Subscription
    Duration
    Lifetime
    Package price
    Free

    Bronze SMME COC Subscription:

    Any organization or person seeking, Bronze Benefits on an annual basis are given access to the following benefits:

    • Life-time free subscription
    • Access to Enterprise Supplier Development Programs
    • Minimal Access to Events, Forms, Webinars and Networking Sessions
    • access to SMME Chamber of Commerce Community and Ecosystem 

    Glue Up networking platform with members to to help you partner to reach that next step in your business journey

    Apply
  • Silver SMME COC Subscription
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 5,000

    Silver SMME COC Subscription:

    Any organization or person seeking, Silver Benefits on an annual basis are given access to the following benefits:

    • Access to SMME tools
    • Access to enterprise supplier development programs
    • Access to events, forums, webinars and networking sessions
    • Be part of the SMME Chamber of Commerce community an ecosystem


    • Basic license on the VSD - Vetted Supplier Database
    • Access to Market Opportunities
    • Access to Finance Opportunities
    • Access to Support Opportunities
    • Participate in Advocacy Initiatives
    • Participate in SMME COC communities' and work-streams
    • Receive preference to access Enterprises and supplier development opportunities
    • Invitations to private functions - these can be paid or unpaid or third-party events
    • Special discounts on programs offered by MSME Development Agency
    Apply
  • Gold SMME COC Subscription
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 20,000

    Gold SMME COC Subscription:

    Any organization or person seeking, Gold Benefits on an annual basis are given access to the following benefits:

    • Access to SMME tools
    • Access to enterprise supplier development programs
    • Access to events, forums, webinars and networking sessions
    • Be part of the SMME Chamber of Commerce community an ecosystem


    • Access to Market Opportunities
    • Access to Finance Opportunities
    • Access to Support Opportunities
    • Participate in Advocacy Initiatives
    • Participate in SMME COC communities' and work-streams
    • Receive preference to access Enterprises and supplier development opportunities
    • Invitations to private functions - these can be paid or unpaid or third-party events
    • Special discounts on programs offered by MSME Development Agency


    • 1 year individual license on the VSD- Vetted Supplier Database
    • Free vetting of 2 suppliers by VSD
    • B2B matching service
    • Access to export and expansion opportunities
    • Access to new markets and business opportunities as a supplier or service provider for Azania Trade Hub deals
    • Access to SMME COC investor network and finance partners
    • Invitations to trade missions run by SMME COC or visiting trade missions by other organizations
    • Opportunities to expand and register your company internationally
    Apply
  • Platinum SMME COC Subscription
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 50,000

    Platinum SMME COC Subscription:

    Any organization or person seeking, Platinum Benefits on an annual basis are given access to the following benefits:

    • Access to SMME tools
    • Access to enterprise supplier development programs
    • Access to events, forums, webinars and networking sessions
    • Be part of the SMME Chamber of Commerce community an ecosystem


    • Access to Market Opportunities
    • Access to Finance Opportunities
    • Access to Support Opportunities
    • Participate in Advocacy Initiatives
    • Participate in SMME COC communities' and work-streams
    • Receive preference to access Enterprises and supplier development opportunities
    • Invitations to private functions - these can be paid or unpaid or third-party events
    • Special discounts on programs offered by MSME Development Agency


    • Access to export and expansion opportunities
    • Access to new markets and business opportunities as a supplier or service provider for Azania Trade Hub deals
    • Access to SMME COC investor network and finance partners
    • Invitations to trade missions run by SMME COC or visiting trade missions by other organizations
    • Opportunities to expand and register your company internationally


    • 1 year premium license on the VSD – vetted supplier database
    • Free vetting of 5 suppliers by VSD
    • Limited access to advertise your company services or products to subscribers (T&Cs apply)
    • Special rates for B2B matching service
    • Collaborate on enterprise development and supplier development programs
    • Sponsorship preferences
    • Limited branding and profiling at events, social media, or on the website (T&Cs apply)
    • Discounted prices when purchasing ticket to paid events organized by SMME COC
    • Receive special rates to private SMME COC B2B meetings locally and internationally
    Apply

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