I really enjoyed the training – it taught me and it was very practical. I learnt the things practically and it helped to bring a business perspective to my thinking. Things that I thought were hard and difficult to do unless you had been to a university or business college, I could now learn here at the training. I would suggest that we have a follow up group to meet to enrich our learning where we can share our business experiences and keep ourselves updated. It would also be good to have a platform where we can get assistance to those who are involved in business.

Israel –

It takes the mystery out of business It has a good level of competition and energy in the training as it is a game-style programme.

Sarah –

I have learned that you don’t have to wait for a lot of money to start a business, even a small money can start. I’ve learned also to be careful of my plans about business, like to put records every time if the money go in and out. I did not know how to calculate money for business, expenses and savings but I do now. I’ve learned to sign a contract always if I make an agreement with someone about business. I also have learned that treating customers nice is the most essential thing in business. You don’t always agree in business.

Cendrica –

Aspects of the business operation

Importance of keeping records

Having a business plan that is solid.

Understand the nature of the business you do.

Management of cash flow

Selling of different products

Place where you run the business must be viable.

Customizing of product for marketing

More product you sell, more money you make.

Good competition

Good customer service

Keep records up to date.

Frans –

I have learnt the five steps of business, which are planning, purchasing, adding value selling and analysing. I have also learnt on advertising and that I need to do my business where more people pass and are able to view my products. I have benefited a lot from this training, because I will be able to plan well now, to know what type of customers I need to have and what I should spend and save.

Olivia –

I like the training because it is fun and wonderful.

It taught me more things on how to run your business. That you must not keep your money at home, and to be wise in each and everything you do.

Bulekwa –

I like the training because it taught me the advantages and disadvantages of business. It also gave me an experience in business (in the practical time).

Buyekezwe –

I really enjoyed the training even though it was a bit hard for me to do all the calculation. This training helped a lot on the budgeting part (business, domestic, and saving)

Ranalison –

I learned how to invest money and how to use business money. It is very important to know how much money you need to start a business and how much will spend.

Yeyo –

This course seemed good. Our teacher explained things to us very well and we understood well enough.

 

Arbenita –

It also taught me that when you are in business – how to treat your customer, how to save money in the bank and the way to use money.

 

Fezeka –

Though I am a businessperson, I have learnt and improved on my record keeping. The 4 P’s where very helpful in marketing: products, place, promotion and price. I also realised that some people that we (Business for transformation – B4T) help with loans need this training especially start ups and I wish to be one of the trainers to that I can be able to offer this training.

Oscar –

I have learnt that one have to make a budget for everything, keep personal money and business money separate. In order to run a good business you have to find the right place, advertise if possible, keep records for everything and see whether you are making a profit or not. I have enjoyed the course, it was fun and interesting. I think I have learned a lot and that will help me run a better business. Sometimes the business can’t go according to plan.

Thembi –