Support to stimulate demand as businesses are challenged to remain operational. Particularly, businesses in the retail and trade, construction and general services sectors generated no revenue over the lockdown period.
Consider municipal utilities and tax relief or reprieves (like interim concession on carbon tax, PAYE, etc.).
Support people and businesses to access the economic relief measures.
Support businesses to learn about any opportunities that may exist in their sector.
Communication initiatives are still not optimally reaching businesses and increased awareness of websites hosting business information and support available, needs to occur.
Introduce digital / online marketing strategies relevant to the businesses’ target market, e.g. social media marketing, google for business etc.
Introduce diversification of good and services provided, such as promoting Agri-tourism in the Swartland area.
Businesses need to be fed tips and be given assistance on how they could take their business digital.
Effectiveness with dealing with investor queries, applications and by extension creating an overall investment friendly business climate can significantly benefit the pursuits of municipalities in seeking development and job creation through investment.
Wesgro’s role is to attract visitors, both international and domestic to visit the Western Cape. Our event partnership provides various levels of support to leisure events where opportunities exist to promote the Western Cape as an attractive destination.
Buy local from struggling businesses and strengthen SME supply chain inclusion – without hampering effectiveness and efficiency principles .