The Cutting Edge Podcast

Re-envisioning SME Support and Skills Development

Episode Summary

Edge Growth Head of Client Lillian Keetse engages INSETA Research Specialist Zakariyya Desai and INSETA Learning Division Manager Kgothatso Modise in a compelling conversation that explores how corporates can rethink their SME development strategies to better support the needs of small businesses in South Africa. Zakariyya and Kgothatso provide real-world examples that demonstrate the ways in which INSETA has leveraged research, impact assessment and collaboration to determine how the organisation can evolve to improve their approach to SME development. On a matter that challenges the industry, the trio assesses the need for tailored SME support that effectively meets the unique needs of individual SMEs.