Entrepreneurs’ access to optimum knowledge and learning via streaming solutions

By: Lalane Janse van RensburgEnterprise Development ManagerSoftstartBTI

Softstart BTI

Softstart BTI is a Gauteng-based ICT business and technology

incubator that stimulates, grows and launches early-stage

technology-rich businesses through world-class business

and technology incubation

Softstart BTI is a Gauteng-based ICT business and technology incubator that stimulates, grows and launches early-stage technology-rich businesses through world-class technology incubation

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Contributor to economic activity

Contributor to employment creation

High success rate (>90%)

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

Value adding Enterprise

Assist early-stage ICT entrepreneurs grow

sustainable businesses

Strategic, operational and technology mentoring &

coaching

Furnished “plug and play” office space

Access to shared resources

Internet Access

Access to professional service providers

Access to Networking Opportunities

SERVICES OFFERED

The Softstart BTI Incubation Model

Virtual

Early Start Full Tenancy

Concept PhaseNo Track Record

Exploring FeasibilityLimited Ability to Pay

Active TradingGrowing Track RecordSolid Business Model

Ability to Pay

Growth PhaseSustainable

Operate independently

Softstart BTI and Satellite Incubation

Satellite Incubators “Mother” Incubator

FacilityIncubation Coordinator

University-based Coaches

Information TechnologyFinancial Support

Supplementary CoachesPhysical

Virtual

Infrastructure & Network for Streaming - Entrepreneurial Perspective

Having access to the right information at crucial times can determine the success of an entrepreneur, but do they have the means or time to attend events & conferences?

All they need access to is …………..the Internet.

The information they need is already available

r learning experience

Online Video Advantages

A better learning experience• Accessible from anywhere in the world, anytime• User-friendly • Re-playable• Exact Referencing • Access to lectures/lecturing environments to remote areas• Immediate access to lectures slides & notes (no need to make

your own)• Cost Saving – Physical attendance of sessions not required –

International conferences• Catering to virtually endless audience• Able to assist more entrepreneurs with organizational

development initiatives

Convenience, Cost-saving & Accessibility

Incubator Related Information

Having a conference benefit an entire network is possible with streaming:

The African Incubator Network is a network of business incubators across Africa – more than 312 Incubators are linked to this network currently.

Incubator Manager Training Savings:

• Travelling costs from across Africa• Accommodation & food for delegates• Conference costs & printing

Convenience, Cost-saving & Accessibility

Incubator Related Information

Having a conference benefit an entire network is possible with streaming:

The African Incubator Network is a network of business incubators across Africa – more than 312 Incubators are linked to this network currently.

Incubator Manager Training Savings:

• Travelling costs from across Africa• Accommodation & food for delegates• Conference costs & printing

Streamed Conferences

Entrepreneurial Development

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