Death and dying support services

Your business is considering the death and dying support services market in the Western Cape, which is worth about R1.3 million. This market is relatively small and not growing, with no year-over-year change, and it's also quite niche with only 8 suppliers currently operating in it. The Department of Health is the main buyer in this space, and they have a strong focus on supporting black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses, with over 70% of the spend going to black-owned organisations. To succeed in this market, you'll need to ensure your B-BBEE level is competitive, particularly if you're a black-owned business. Now would be a good time to review your organisation's B-BBEE certification and ensure it's up to date, as this could be a key factor in winning contracts in this space.