Vodacom Launches The SME Thrive Summit
Vodacom Launches The SME Thrive Summit. The SME Thrive Summit, brought to you by Vodacom Business seeks to solve for barriers to growth and empower SMEs to continue with the great work they do. The event is on the 18th of August 2023 and will address the key issues around SME growth and provide entrepreneurs with expert advice and small business learnings to solve for them. By joining this event in person or online, entrepreneurs will gain access to skills and connections to grow their business.
To kick off the day, guests will hear from William Mzimba, Chief Officer of Vodacom Business and passionate entrepreneurial advocate. William’s personal love of entrepreneurship has resulted in his deep understanding of and appreciation for SMEs and the company looks forward to hearing from him. Next, guests will hear about the real-life successes and learnings of four small businesses on their journeys to getting funding.
Networking and business strategy is key to growth, which Innocentia Motau, founder and CEO of ITU Golf Wear, used to take her small business across the country. It can be tough competing with large corporates and their seemingly endless access to marketing and campaign budgets, but remember SMEs have the advantage of agility and speed. Learning how to optimize their presence online can grow their market share sustainably.
Technology is here to stay and the world of digital is not to be ignored. People have seen the benefits of embracing data-driven decisions and using technology for good. Guests will hear more from Meta on how to make this a reality in their small business.
Part of the beauty of the small business sector is the community within it. The summit has invited local SMEs to exhibit at the event alongside industry partners. After the insightful and empowering morning and a delicious lunch, the company invites entrepreneurs to network with SMEs and larger corporates alike.
