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 Tourism Entreprise Partnership ProgramMinimize

Tourism Enterprise Partnership  is a program that facilitates the growth and development of small and medium-sized tourism businesses in South Africa.As an independent Section 21 company ,TEP is funded by the 'National Department of Tourism (NDT) and the Business Trust.Job creation,sustainability and transformation of these tourism entreprises,through the provision of market access opportunities and product development initiatives,form the backbone of TEP,s strategy.

Sigma International took over as the new service providers of the Tourism Entreprise Partnership for the Kwazulu Natal Region from 1st July 2009. Akash Singh,Chief Operating Officer of Sigma International,is the Provincial Manager for TEP KZN.

For more information on the TEP program,contact us at 031 207 2416 or e-mail candicep@tep.co.za


  
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Business Development
Financial Services
People Services


Business Development

  • Business Process Re-engineering : This service involves a detailed investigation of your current business processes. Identifying areas of weakness and designing workable processes which are then tailored to suit your particular needs. In certain cases, based on the needs of the client, Sigma International utilizes the services of PUM, an international business development programme that is subsidized by the Netherlands government that allows access to over 4000 experienced industry specialists. Specialist PUM consultants are engaged to assist business in specific areas (eg. implementation and training on Quality Management Systems, HACCP, etc.)
  • Productivity Services: With our team of highly experienced production engineers, we offer a range of specialist services, including work measurement studies and lean process management reviews that help businesses improve their production efficiencies, reduce waste, reduce downtime, improved utilization of equipment, and creating more desire/ motivation to perform, thus helping to improve bottom line profits and making business more sustainable.
  • Strategic Business Planning : Most businesses fail because they fail to plan. Sigma International has extensive experience in developing strategic plans and turnaround strategies for small and large businesses.
  • Business Mentoring : With in depth experience in a number of diverse industries, Sigma International can provide practical advice in all business operations to fast track the success of your business.
  • Business Plans : Clearly defined business plans developed in conjunction with Sigma International will provide your business with a definite path to future growth.
  • Marketing Plans : Marketing and brand-building is indispensable in creating a business that can survive in today’s highly competitive environment.  Sigma International can match your requirements to selected target markets to bring your message across effectively.
  • Accessing and Developing BEE credentials : Black economic empowerment is an imperative in today’s business world with significant opportunities that can result in long term growth.  Sigma International can identify and foster linkages that will allow your business to take advantage of these opportunities. Further, we offer an outsourced verification service.
  • Business Profiles : A professionally designed business profile will instil confidence in business partners as well as clients – an indispensable tool to future growth.

Financial Services
  • Accounting Services: Good business accounting is a fundamental aspect of any successful business.  With expertise in the accounting field, Sigma can provide a cost effective solution to your business needs.
  • Monthly Management Accounts: Monthly management accounts are indispensable in keeping your finger on the pulse of your business.  Sigma prides itself in the ability to deliver effective and targeted management reports that gives you the information you need to make important business decisions.
  • Due Diligence: A detailed service is provided to entrepreneurs considering purchasing, selling or exiting, or acquiring shares in a business. This service is designed to protect the entrepreneur from exploitation and providing an unbiased and professional assessment of the business. In addition, we offer the following transactional services: Deal originations, Financial modeling and Negotiating or structuring acquisitions and disposals including Raising capital (with both the traditional and non-traditional forms of service)
  • Performance Improvement: We offer personalized and specialist services to assist our valued clients to identify and implement specific interventions that help in enhancing quality, streamlining management and control processes and saving costs.
  • Financial Capturing: Does your business require once-off services to update your account records? Sigma International can provide dedicated resources to fast tack the exercise. In addition to updated accounting records your business will also benefit from accurate financial records and if required updated management accounts.

People Services
  • Training: Up-skilling and skills transfer is important elements of creating a high performance organization.  Sigma can develop and deliver tailor-made training solutions that meet your business requirements. These are geared for small and medium enterprises that are ‘cost-conscious’.
  • Project Management: Project management is a specialized skill with the key aim of delivering on business objectives within a planned budget and timeframe.  Sigma International employs experienced Project Managers that will work alongside your 0rganisation to successfully implement and complete projects within a formalized project management methodology.
  • Staff Recruitment: Sigma International through its many business linkages can help identify and source individuals with the particular skills and competence that you require to successfully manage and grow your business.

  
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