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The 2006 Believe Begin Become participants have formed an alumni club named BBB Alumni. Membership is open to everyone who made it through the Believe Begin Become core training (i.e. Top 60) last year and in all the years to come.
This club is intended to be a powerful force for all its members. the BBB Alumni team will benefit its members by providing the following:
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bargaining power and negotiating structure to suppliers and trading partners
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a strong supportive business network
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access to potential investors
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facilitation of relevant workshops and training events for members
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skill and knowledge transfer between members
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sharing of and recommendations to customers
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representation in business forums
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contribution to the development of SMEs in Swaziland
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link to other Alumni members of the other countries where TechnoServe runs business plan competitions.
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forum for social responsibility
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addressing enabling environment issues and lobbying to government and decision making organisations for issues that may affect SMEs
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socialise and have fun together and many more
Members need to make a contribution of at least E150 (more is encouraged). This is payable at any branch of Standard Bank account number 0140024427001, held in the name of The BBB Alumni.
The first BBB Alumni executive committee is made up of:
President...................... Themba Maseko
Secretary...................... Sipho Kunene
Treasurer...................... Ndabenhle Vilakati
Public Relations Officer... Miliswa Mamba
Additional Member......... Lungile Mathabela
Ex-officio Member.......... TechnoServe |
