Uhambo lokuqala lika-Rabada eya e-Sri Lanka futhi okwesibili kwi-sub-continent emuva kwe-tour yakhe yokuqala kwi-India ngo-2015. Wadlala imidlalo emithathu kwi-tour eyaphoxa, futhi nokho aqala kancane kumsebenzi wakhe wama-Test - wathola u-Virat Kohli njenge-wicket yakhe yokuqala kuma-Test - isipiliyoni sase-India simunike isithombe sokuthi kumele enze kanjani nenselelo yokuphosa kwi-sub-continent. “Sesithumele wonke amaphepha kubaxhasi, silinde ukuthi basayine bazibophezele. Asikwazi ukuqhubeka nezinye izinhlelo ngaphandle kwabo.” 21 December 2017 SMME NEWS 7 Education Enterprise iLembe hosts tourism SMME workshop Marvellous Zondi Enterprise iLembe in partnership with local municipalities hosted a Tourism Workshop on 28 September 2017 at the KwaDukuza Town Hall. The workshop targeted tourism SMMEs from across the district with the theme ‘Tourism Month – Inclusive Growth’. The objective of the summit was to create a platform for structured dialogue on issues facing SMMEs in the tourism sector and to provide knowledge and information for sustainable economic growth. Commenting on the summit, CEO for Enterprise iLembe Mr. Nathi Nkomzwayo said “The workshop allowed for engagement with tourism SMMEs on the programmes and opportunities available in the sector”. He further highlighted the need for capacity building and mentorship as well as awareness of the many programmes and incentives that are available to SMMEs in the sector. Furthermore the delegates received presentations from the National Department of Tourism on the Enterprise Development Incubation Programme and the National Tourism Incentives Scheme, from the South African Tourism Grading Council on the advantages of Star Grading as well as Driving Service Excellence and Access to Markets from Tourism KwaZulu- Natal. Enterprise iLembe and local municipalities also presented on their tourism strategies and plans. The Deputy Mayor of iLembe District, Cllr Dolly Shandu in her opening remarks stressed the importance of inclusive growth and encouraged SMMEs to align with government strategies and policies and to take up opportunities that exist in the tourism sector. Enterprise iLembe are working closely with local municipalities and provincial partners to profile and market this destination as a premier holiday destination, there are also strong focuses on niche product development, such as the natural, cultural and heritage tourism product offerings, and on balancing leisure and business tourism. Proud attendees of the workshop Businesses that thrive during the festive season The festive season is all but upon us, many people have given their businesses a facelift just to capitalize on the locomotion that comes with this period of the year. Missed your chance? Worry not, here are a few small businesses that do not require too much capital. You too can still make a profit to take back with you to collage or kick start the year with. Cleaning Service During the festive season thrill seekers hardly get time to clean up, they are often too busy to care about the mess they are making. As a small business person looking to earn some cash, that is where you come in. Contact a handful of people you know and tell them that if they are having a braai – you will be there the next day to clean up after them. It’s a win-win. Liquor Delivery Often times, when families come together for the festive season they don’t want to be separated, you will be surprised that some families don’t even want to be separated for as little as five minutes from each other. If you have a vehicle and know that you will be bored and probably not doing much this festive season. Offer liquor delivering services to the people you might know, and charge them of course. Beach Store This you might be too late for, especially if you want to sell drinks and food as there are beach bylaws preventing just about anyone from selling. However you can still catch up next year and follow the right channels to ensure you get a permit to sell a few goods for beachgoers. Used Goods salesperson We all have things that we no longer require, the festive season might just be the right time to let go of those. You can sell door-to-door, killing time by selling everything you deem as a surplus. What better time is there for you to sell those than when all family members are gathered under one roof? If the mother doesn’t like what you selling, the father or the kids might like it - vice versa. Ice cream/cool drinks By far the best festive season business, selling cold drinks or ice cream. This can be done at the comfort of your home. It’s as easy as putting up a sign at the gate written “Selling Ice cream” and the best part is that you can use your ordinary family fridge, to make things more fruitful for you, your family members can turn out to be your regular customers.