Sports equipment and accessories

Your business is considering the sports equipment and accessories market in Mpumalanga, which is worth about R939,000. This market is relatively small and not growing, with no year-over-year growth, so you'll need to be strategic to get a foothold. It's also a fairly exclusive market, with only 4 suppliers currently serving 2 departments, so you'll need to differentiate your organisation to stand out. The good news is that the Mpumalanga government favours businesses with strong black economic empowerment credentials, with over 81% of the spend going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on building a strong B-BBEE level and establishing relationships with the key departments in the province to increase your chances of success.