ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (ED) FUNDING!

Nelson Sebati and the good folks at Murason Business Services hereby invite SMMEs to be pre-qualified as potential Enterprise Development (ED) partners to one of our leading clients. Our client based in Sandton hereby invites 51% or more Black Owned/Black Women Owned Exempt Micro Enterprises (EMEs) to apply for Enterprise Development funding. In line with our B-BBEE and Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) strategy that is aligned to the national Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act and Revised Codes of Good Practice issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), this RFP only applies to Black/Black Woman Owned Exempt Micro Enterprises. In order to qualify for consideration, potential ED partners must meet the below stated criteria: o Must be in the Business Services industry. o Have 51% Black/Black Women Ownership (without using the Modified Flow through principle). NB: Black People refers to Black South Africans as defined in the B-BBEE Codes. o Must be operational for at least 04 years. o Employ at least 03 people (over & above the Owner/Directors). o Must be located in Johannesburg. o Must have a minimum annual turnover of R300 000.00 (proof of turnover will be requested); o Must be compliant with all applicable business regulations for companies under South African law; o Applicants must submit a funding application detailing their funding need, funding amount and motivate why they should be granted the funding. This application must be accompanied by: · A company profile highlighting areas of specialization and core functions. · Valid B-BBEE Affidavit. · CIPC registration certificate. · Valid Tax Clearance Certificate/PIN. · 02 verifiable business references. Send application to reception@murason.co.za before 5pm on Friday 18 March 2022. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for presentations. All applications will be vetted, and we reserve the right to request further information and inspect operations. Failure to comply with the criteria as set out above will render the application unsuccessful. We reserve the right not to select any ED partners and pre-qualification does not guarantee any funding.

Nelson Sebati On Linkedin: 30 000 connections & counting

New Week, New month, Same Focus: Good morning to all the 30 000 connections in my network. It is going to be a GOAL-reaching, MONEY-making, RECORD-breaking & EMPIRE-building kind of month. Let's change the world together... #murason #bbbee #nelsonsebati #equality #transformation #diversityandinclusion

HIGHEST FORM OF FLATTERY IS A REFERRAL

REAL TALK. In Business or Hustle, the sincerest thing a person can do for another being, is to put that individual in a position to make MONEY, further their CAREER or achieve their GOALS. So until you have actually done that, spare me the big boss talk and the leadership lies…..And on that note, HAPPY MONDAY! #bbbee #murason #nelsonsebati #transformation #equality #diversityandinclusion

Sanas Accredited B-BBEE Consulting & Verification Services

Murason Business Services in collaboration with several SANAS-accredited agencies, offers a comprehensive array of B-BBEE Verification Services. We have designed a thorough verification methodology that streamlines & improves the B-BBEE audit procedure. Contact us on nsebati@murason.co.za or visit www.murason.co.za

BLACK FRIDAY: Supporting the call to end Gender Based Violence.

We have to keep screaming until they hear us out.... #diversityandinclusion #transformation #bbbee #murason See link for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_diversityandinclusion-transformation-bbbee-activity-6578243837997662208-r27N

I READ WHAT I LIKE: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.

"White privilege" can be thought of as unstable racial equilibrium". When this equilibrium is challenged, the resulting racial stress can become intolerable and trigger a range of defensive responses. Robin DiAngelo defines these behaviors as "white fragility". What are you reading? #transformation #bbbee #murason See link for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_transformation-bbbee-murason-activity-6470723802216038400-4gYd

B-BBEE NEWS: IN TRUSTS, WE DO NOT TRUST....

The B-BBEE Commission, the authority that monitors compliance with South Africa’s empowerment legislation has declared that most transactions involving broad-based BEE trusts are not compliant with the law as the trusts are not genuine and effective Black Ownership. The Black Economic Empowerment Commission has written to dozens of companies informing them of the need to rectify their ownership structure and undergo reverification of their BEE status or face investigation for fronting…… BEE Trusts in most instances benefit the people that set them up and the people that work for them i.e. White People. SHARE your stories below!! #transformation #murason #bbbee See link for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_transformation-murason-bbbee-activity-6527310327154040832-OiSY

CARTE BLANCHE EXPOSES BEE-EASY'S B-BBEE FRONTING ON MNET

This is the problem with the “WHITE-WASHING” of B-BBEE. I will be honest, in my experience, 75% of where the Consultants are White there is FRONTING. When called in usually by a concerned Executive or Dissenting Director, I always have to unbundle these fronting schemes, inform the clients about the risks of fronting and educate them about how proper B-BBEE compliance can support their business growth and sustainability goals through a “Conscious Capitalism” approach. This sham claims to be supported by Nashua on its website. See link for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_bbbee-murason-transformation-activity-6531526347372666880-LYxT

B-BBEE NEWS: Annual B-BBEE report

This just in: The B-BBEE Commission has released the annual report on the national status and trends of broad-based economic empowerment for the calendar year 2018 as required by the B-BBEE Act, which report shows that only 43% of the JSE listed entities and 10% of the organs of state submitted their annual compliance reports as required, with the majority clearly failing to comply. This year’s report shows no significant change in the levels of transformation with black ownership reflecting a decline to 25.2% black ownership from 27% in 2017 and management control still sitting at 38% for black people.......... https://lnkd.in/dY7crB4 ..........TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO CRACK THE B-BBEE WHIP!!! #transformation #bbbee #murason #diversityandinclusion See link for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_transformation-bbbee-murason-activity-6552278374721572864-5wHs

2019 B-BBEE amendments are good for business

The increase from 40% to 50% on procurement spend from 51% or more Black-Owned companies is GOOD FOR BUSINESS. Just in our portfolio of clients alone that represents almost R1 Billion in new supply chain opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses. #transformation #bbbee #murason #diversityandinclusion ...... Small Black-Owned Businesses "go and capitalise on this"

See link for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nelson-sebati-pr-ead-b-bbee-aaaa1516_transformation-bbbee-murason-activity-6554320556764741632-WKwS

Nelson Sebati: Respected by peers for being an excellent facilitator of B-BBEE & Transformation......

Regarding Nelson Sebati's input related to consulting, Training, Assessing and advising on B-BBEE, Peers, Clients & Colleagues commented as follows:

They continued by stating the following:

"It is really great to receive such responses from colleagues, clients and peers as these responses just ‘push’ me to try and improve on my already harnessed skills and extensive experience on B-BBEE, so that our nation can benefit as a whole. I really appreciate the faith that they have shown in my abilities", said Sebati.

Sebati concluded by saying "This clearly suggests that I embody the qualities of an effective empowerment advisor on several fronts."

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President Cyril Ramaphosa In India......

Driving through the streets of the Capital City New Delhi this afternoon... Thursday, 24 January 2019

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URGENT Request For Proposals (RFP/007/2018): Skills Development.

URGENT Request For Proposals (RFP/007/2018): Skills Development. Murason Business Services (MRS) hereby requests for proposals for the appointment of a service provider to provide the following services within a period of 3 Months: • Registration of a company for SDL; • Registration of a company with Fasset; • Registration of a Skills Development Facilitator with Fasset; • Compilation and submission of a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP); • Compilation and submission of an Annual Training Report (ATR); • Compilation of a Priority Skills Plan generally and for black people specifically; All submissions regarding this RFP must be addressed in writing to the MRS Chief Empowerment Officer on this email: nsebati@murason.co.za or alternatively call on this number: 011 039 7578 for any enquiries. Preference will be given to 51% or more Black Owned / Black-Women Owned companies. Closing date: Friday 14 December 2018.

Nelson Sebati Attends The People's Manifesto Engagement : Business Dialogue.

LOVE like there is no tomorrow, but VOTE like there is.#PeoplesManifesto It was a great opportunity to engage with the Economic Cluster Ministers on the transformation agenda & other related topics.

B-BBEE Excellence = Strategic + Transformational + Transactional

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6463450594400043008 You are smart. You would not perform major surgery on yourself. You would not build your dream home without expert advice. So why attempt to optimize your B-BBEE compliance without professional support?

Your company needs to be B-BBEE compliant to operate competitively in today’s robust market. Your B-BBEE approach must be a "best-of-breed" model that incorporates the STRATEGIC (supports the business’ long-term core objectives i.e. Sustainability) + TRANSFORMATIONAL (Diversity & Inclusion focused) + TRANSACTIONAL (focused on scorecard Points in the short-term) into a workable plan with clear objectives, priority interventions, key milestones, performance indicators, etc. For help with shaping B-BBEE into your competitive advantage and brand edge, contact us today on 011 039 7578 or nsebati@murason.co.za

Unpacking the fight for Humanity, Freedom and Equality........

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6460451920124342273

Nelson Sebati hosting an executive session on "Diversity & Inclusion". Helping leaders from the public and private sectors understand and unpack the fight for HUMANITY, the fight for FREEDOM and the fight for EQUALITY..... #transformation #diversityandinclusion #murason #bbbee #equality. Sebati says, as a people we have had to fight to prove our HUMANITY i.e. we are not animals or a sub-species, but we are in fact human beings. Then we had to break the shackles of slavery, colonialism and apartheid for our FREEDOM. Now we are battling the resultant institutionalized racism, entrenched discrimination, exclusionary economic practices and formal and informal barriers to entry and or advancement for our EQUALITY!!!