Funding And Development
Managing director of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, Keitumetse Lekaba share her insights into SME development and funding.
- 25 minutes
- 10 learning bites
- Keitumetse Lekaba
Insights
- Prepare your plan and numbers before seeking funding.
- Choose funding that fits your business needs.
- Network with funders in your industry.
Learning bites
- 1 How Can Entrepreneurs Set-Up For Long-Term Success?
- 2 How Can A Business Model Framework Assist Entrepreneurs In Scaling Their Enterprises?
- 3 How Can Entrepreneurs Determine Which Growth Strategies Are Best Suited To Their Business?
- 4 How Can SMEs Stay Ahead Of The Curve?
- 5 What Must Entrepreneurs Understand About The Relationship Between Financial Management And Cash-Flow Management?
- 6 What Types Of Funding Are Available To Entrepreneurs?
- 7 What Are The Pro And Cons Of The Types Of Funding?
- 8 What Do Lenders And Investors Look For When Evaluating Funding Applications?
- 9 How Should Entrepreneurs Prepare To Approach Funders And Funding Conversations?
- 10 What Should SME’s Consider When Accessing Alternative Funding?
Keitumetse Lekaba Founder · Karabo Business Solutions Keitumetse Lekaba’s job title and official role is managing director at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, an apex platform that supports entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. It might be closer to the truth, however, to describe her as a fairy godmother that helps small-business owners access the magic that takes startups to long-term success. With over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes for companies such as Coca Cola Beverages South Africa, Exxaro, Harmony Gold, Sasol, Reckitt Benckiser, Barloworld, SA Tourism and Telkom, among many others. In her current role, she directs and leads all business operations and manages the strategy, development and implementation of ESD programmes for multi-national companies. With a bachelor’s in accounting and an honours in taxation from the University of Johannesburg, Keitu focuses on tax compliance, finance, enterprise and supplier development, SMME funding and strategy. She’s currently studying towards her master’s degree at GIBS. Keitu is a co-founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg and the founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of finance and SMME development, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.
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