Keitumetse Lekaba
Funding And Development
Keitumetse Lekaba is the managing director of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR and a fountain of information on SME development and funding.
Tuck InKeitumetse Lekaba’s job title and official role is managing director at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, an apex platform that supports entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. It might be closer to the truth, however, to describe her as a fairy godmother that helps small-business owners access the magic that takes startups to long-term success.
With over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes for companies such as Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Exxaro, Harmony Gold, Sasol, Reckitt Benckiser, Barloworld, SA Tourism and Telkom, among many others. In her current role, she directs and leads all business operations and manages the strategy, development and implementation of ESD programmes for multi-national companies.
With a bachelor’s in accounting and an honours in taxation from the University of Johannesburg, Keitu focuses on tax compliance, finance, enterprise and supplier development, SMME funding and strategy. She’s currently studying towards her master’s degree at GIBS.
Keitu is a co-founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg and the founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of finance and SMME development, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.
10 Tasty Bites
Below is a preview of what you can expect to learn in this recipe.
1 - How Can Entrepreneurs Set-Up For Long-Term Success?
2 - How Can A Business Model Framework Assist Entrepreneurs In Scaling Their Enterprises?
3 - How Can Entrepreneurs Determine Which Growth Strategies Are Best Suited To Their Business?
4 - How Can SMEs Stay Ahead Of The Curve?
5 - How Can SMEs Effectively Manage Their Cash Flow And Financial Resources?
6 - What Types Of Funding Are Available To Entrepreneurs?
7 - What Are The Pro And Cons Of The Types Of Funding?
8 - What Do Lenders And Investors Look For When Evaluating Funding Applications?
9 - How Can SMEs Build Relationships With Potential Investors And Lenders?
10 - What Should SMEβs Consider When Accessing Alternative Funding?
About This Recipe
If you have ever wished for someone to talk you through the intricacies of funding applications, growth strategies and how to stay ahead of the curve, then this recipe is for you.
As the managing director of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, Keitumetse Lekaba knows the theory and the practice of SME development and funding, and she shares her knowledge and experience with generosity, clarity and a twinkle in the eye.
Topics covered in this recipe include the importance of business plans, contracts (especially with alternative funders) and understanding your customer segment and reach before deciding on a growth strategy. Keitu also reveals what funders look for in applications, the role networking plays in preparing for funding conversations and market forces to consider when you think about starting a business.
What You'll Learn
In this recipe you will learn:
- How to set your business up for long-term success.
- The different types of funding available to entrepreneurs and the pros and cons of each.
- How to prepare for a funding conversation.
- The differences between cash-flow management and financial management.
- What alternative funding is and how to approach it.
- The importance of customer segment and reach in plotting a growth strategy.
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