We focus on business development and advise on business planning, staff development and training, operational issues, the raising of finance and business start-ups.

Business planning

Staff development and training

Operational planning

Raising of finance

Business start-ups

We assist clients in formulating sustainable marketing strategies for their businesses, from planning to implementation stage, identifying competitive advantages through market segmentation.

Planning and implementation of marketing plans

Internal, external and competitive marketing analysis

Identifying competitive advantages

Market segmentation

In promoting Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) we offer advice to companies and assist them in complying with the relevant legislation. We negotiate successful BEE transactions, creating opportunities for sustainable growth. We bring partners together and provide structural support

Legislative compliance with government BEE codes

Negotiate successful BEE transactions

Project management is our core strength, and we run programmes and projects on behalf of our clients, ensuring high levels of quality in a cost-effective manner.

Run programmes on behalf of clients within time and budgetary constraints

Present a critical path analysis to ensure the smooth-running of all projects

Conducting feasibility studies, we offer a range of market research tools, both qualitative and quantitative; designing questionnaires, conducting interviews, analysing results and submitting client reports.

Conduct feasibility studies

Design questionnaires with both qualitative and quantitative outcomes

Conduct interviews, focus groups and online questionnaires

Analyse results

Submit client reports on findings

In offering strategic development skills, we work closely with management in the formulation and implementation of new business strategies, also managing change and diversity within organisations.

Work closely with management in the formulation and implementation of new business strategies

Change management

Diversity management

In addition, as part of our technical business support service, we are able to offer advice on business valuations, as well as the purchase, and sale of companies, and negotiations. We also evaluate and advise on bankable business proposals.

Business valuations

Purchase and sale of companies

Evaluate and advise on bankable business proposals

TRAINING PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Training, coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs in all aspects of business is a vital part of Buyolo´s offering. We advise all sizes of enterprise on how to operate and manage successful businesses by concentrating on cash flows, net profit growth and managing costs. Listed below are just some of the training courses we offer:

Entrepreneurship: The training programme explores the nature of a business plan and looks at the benefits of writing a business plan. It also covers characteristics of a successful entrepreneur as well as key elements of writing a business plan. The programme also shows how to interpret financial statements (income statement, cash flow and balance sheet).

Business Structure and Models Training: The training programme explores registration requirements when setting up a business and seeks to explain different legal entities. It also shows the connection between the King 11 Report and the role of Boards of Directors as well as those of Audit and Risk Committees. Other content covered: critical steps when starting a business, stages and steps in setting up a business, different types of business entities and corporate governance

Tax and Legal Training: Delegates will gain the knowledge they need to plan for, and incorporate newly enacted and pending regulatory requirements. The workshop assists organizations to comply with changing SARS regulations. It explains the different taxes as well as taxation requirements for small businesses. Also covered through a set of slides: Income Tax [Standard Income Tax on Employees (SITE) and Pay As You Earn, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Secondary Tax on Companies, Value Added Tax (VAT), Transfer duty, Tax on Dividends and Skills Development Tax (for SETAs).

Interpersonal communication: People need to know how to build strong working relationships. They have to learn how to listen and get their point across as well as to collaborate and negotiate. When they need to confront, they shouldn´t hesitate, but should also not crumble the relationship in the process. In fact, the clarity they bring to difficult situations strengthens the respect that underlies their working relationships.

Against that background we have designed a programme where delegates: participants get to know themselves, how they act (or react) in various situations, and where they are effective or ineffective as communicators. We show them the art of interpersonal communication, and we coach them to become more effective communicators. Our workshops are practical, challenging and effective in bringing about changes. Each training workshop emphasises the principles of interpersonal communication through personal stories and illustrations. We use role play, group discussions and interactive learning to involve delegates in the learning process.

Time management: Time is often the most valuable asset. We assist delegates to increase their time management skills. They need to learn to prioritize tasks, eliminate unnecessary activities and manage their personal and their professional time more efficiently. We help delegates to focus on their personal goal-setting, on goal related activities, time management skills and or time delegation techniques. Time management training includes determining what to do first and how to manage one´s time in an efficient and effective manner.

School Governing Body Training: We provide members of the School Governing Body with tools and techniques in order to help them overcome challenges at schools. Topics covered include school governance versus management, positive discipline and disciplinary procedures, occupational health and safety, the development of school codes of conduct, school policy, school improvement plans and how to fund-raise. Also covered are SWOT analysis for strategic planning, key responsibilities of the school governing bodies and their office bearers, the process of filling posts and financial management as well as HIV - AIDS in the school environment.

Our core values to Public participation are based on the belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process. This process promises that the public´s contribution will influence and promote sustainable decisions by recognizing and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers. Our Public participation process seeks to facilitate the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision. It also seeks to communicate to participants how their input affected the decision.

As part of our Local Economic Development programmes and strategic planning process, clients often request that we host events on their behalf. Some of these include the following:

• Awards
• Conferences
• Programme Launching
• School Tours