• What does Business Partners offer?
• Do Business Partners have group focus areas?
• Which industry sectors does Business Partners invest in?
• Which industries do Business Partners not invest in?
• What kind of businesses does Business Partners invest in?
• Does Business Partners offer value adding services?

What does Business Partners offer?

Business Partners offers financing to viable small and medium enterprises. The finance offered is tailor made to suit the circumstances of each applicant.

Do Business Partners have group focus areas?

Although all viable SME will be considered for financing, a special effort is made to promote and establish businesses run by females and black entrepreneurs.

Which industry sectors does Business Partners invest in?

Business Partners invests in commercial and manufacturing sectors as well as the service industries. The sectors in which the group invests include manufacturing, property projects, retailing, the motor trade, travel and tourism, leisure and marine fishing.

Which industries do Business Partners not invest in?

On-lending activities, farming (primary agriculture) operations, underground mining, informal or micro enterprise and the financing of non-profit organizations are specifically excluded.

What kind of businesses does Business Partners invest in?

Business Partners invests in start-ups, expansions, buying of businesses, management buy-outs and franchises.

Generally facilities are considered where gross assets are under R100 million, where turnover does not exceed R200 million per annum and/or employees are less than 500 in number.

Does Business Partners offer value adding services?

A pool of 300 mentors is available to clients, potential clients and the public that can assist in a range of services. Examples are marketing, financial management and technical assistance.