We make things happen.
We do what we say we do. And pride ourselves in our delivery. Results-focused, impact-driven and always ready to jump the extra-mile. That’s NONZēRO. Creating win-win partnerships with brands and people we want to make magic with.
Enterprise Development Program
Access To Knowledge, Resources, Training & Networks
We design, build and implement programs designed to grow SGBs in South Africa, aligned to the corporate partners’ organizational objectives and KPIs.
Our programs can be designed to support :
- Local communities and rural development
- Specific demographics (ie women and/or youth)
- Targeted companies to ensure creation of pipeline of procurement-ready suppliers
From 2-day workshops to 24 month accelerator programs, we design programs that most benefit the lifecycle stage of program participants.
Our programs can be deployed 100% online, in-person or through a combination.
Our Program Development Process
A needs-based approach
Step 1: Identify SGB need/niche
Together with our anchor partner we define a pressing need or niche of SGBs that can be uplifted applying our methodology and approach to Enterprise Development.
Step 2: Ecosystem of partners
We define the resources required to build a sustainable program and approach and tailor make an ecosystem comprising corporate, knowledge and media partners as well as industry & multilateral organizations and government.
Step 3: Campaign It
For each program we identify the optimal marketing mix for success, usually a combination of digital marketing, PR and events. The marketing campaign serves to both drive exposure for the campaign and its partners as well as a platform to promote the SGBs that are participating.
Step 4: Measure Impact
Constant Monitoring & Evaluation is essential to track value creation for all partners but more importantly to ensure we provide our entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and knowledge that truly are effective in scaling their business and/ or growing their bottom line.
Our Program Benefits
A needs-based approach
Success means equal value creation for all stakeholders involved, specifically our corporate partners and the SGBs we support.
For Corporate Partners
- Efficient deployment of ED funds
- Increased share of active black- and black female-owned SME product and service providers (Contribution to B-BBEE scorecard)
- Strategic focus and value chain alignment
- Brand visibility and exposure through integrated marketing campaign
For the SGBs
- Access to market, procurement-ready
- Support by a tailored growth program
- Access to networks and industry
- Revenue Growth and improved business operations
- Part of community of like-minded entrepreneurs
- Ongoing mentorship
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Marketing and Business Development
We help businesses in Africa grow
Businesses are the future of the continent. They hold the potential to create the jobs Africa so desperately needs.
We use our network, expertise and the power of digital marketing to help businesses grow, trade internationally and drive sales.
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Social Media Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Search Engine Advertising
Email Marketing
Web Development
Content Creation
Search Enging Optimization
Advanced Analytics
Display Advertising
Marketing Automation
Capital Facilitation and Investment
Investing in African-grown businesses
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
We are investors
NONZERO makes direct equity investments into high-potential SGB’s that meet our criteria and fit in our portfolio of companies. Our investments are complemented with substantial non-financial support to ensure long-term business success.
CAPITAL FACILITATION
We are Pipeline creators
NONZERO is uniquely positioned. We are firmly on the ground in Africa with the ability to scout and select high-potential SGB’s. At the same time our strong global network allows us to leverage investors, development finance organizations and donors the world over to facilitate funding towards undiscovered SGB’s.
