NAT: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

You should know that the National Small Business Development department has a total budget of about R2.7 million, with a big chunk of it, about 29%, going towards advertising, which is around R778,000. They also spend a significant amount on banking and investment services, about R387,000, as well as alternative educational systems and fuels. Their top suppliers include the South African Broadcasting Corporation, FNB Fleet Services, and Vodacom, with payments recorded against them ranging from about R204,000 to about R655,500. Given that their spending has remained steady, with no year-on-year growth, it's worth considering whether to target this department, especially if your business offers services like advertising or computer services, as they seem to be a significant part of their budget. To take advantage of this, you could review your B-BBEE level and ensure your business is well-positioned to provide the services this department needs, and then look into getting registered as a supplier with them.