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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SABEF Loyalty Rewards Membership Packages™ is a new membership structure open to entrepreneurs with or without businesses. SABEF has developed this solution-focused membership structure to provide member SMMEs with a range of negotiated business services and products underwritten by reputable big corporations as structured below:
Business Builder Package – R750 excl. VAT annual membership fee
- Your company will stand a chance to partake in our SMME of the Month and Business Idea Pitching Chamber Contest.
- You will obtain Compliance documents – TAX Clearance; Workmen’s Compensation; IRP30 and BB-BEE certificates.
- You will receive Invitation to SABEF arranged business events, where you can network and exchange ideas, information and contacts with corporate executives, government officials and fellow member SMMEs.
Intermediary Package – R1 450 excl. VAT annual membership fee
- Your company will be eligible to all the above benefits of the Business Builder Package.
- You will receive a copy of SABEF’s 'Grassroot Focus' bi-monthly magazine.
- Your company will receive a Business Bank Account card.
- You will receive SABEF Loyalty Rewards Membership Packages™ starter-pack, comprising communication material such as a branded Cap, T-shirt, Pen, Writing Pad, Folder, Success Manual, Great Lessons DVD series, Membership and Order Forms .
- Your company will benefit from SABEF Referral Opportunity – which has a generous Compensation Plan that includes Head Bonuses; Recognition Awards; Executive Retreat Getaways and Stakeholders’ Golf Challenges.
- Your company will be entitled to financial and non-financial support facilitation – SABEF is committed to promoting your interests and acting as your mouthpiece, allowing you to have access to our corporate and development support partners.
Growth Accelerator Package – R3 950 excl. VAT annual membership fee
- Eligible to all the above benefits of the Business Builder and Intermediary Packages.
- Your company will be invited to participate on SABEF-INGENISO Consortium, which is structured to access growth opportunities in South Africa and abroad.
- Your company will be afforded an opportunity to benefit from negotiated discount schemes offered by SABEF strategic partners - saving you money on expenses such as your business travel airfares, car hire and hotel accommodation.
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