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
• http://www.kd01.co.za/safipa/play.htm• http://www.kd01.co.za/mereka1/play.html• http://www.kd01.co.za/mereka1/play.html• http://www.kd01.co.za/sabtia/play.htm• http://www.kd01.co.za/sbti_eps/play.html