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SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.za www.sbp.org.za www.smegrowthindex.co.za

SBP’s SME Growth Index Longitudinal Study (Annual Survey for at least 3 Years) Based on experiences & perspectives of panel of 500 SME’s, randomly selected, in 3 key sectors Exploring external & internal factors impacting on growth & job creation potential

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SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.za www.sbp.org.za www.smegrowthindex.co.za

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  1. SBP’s SME Growth Index • Longitudinal Study (Annual Survey for at least 3 Years) • Based on experiences & perspectives of panel of 500 SME’s, randomly selected, in 3 key sectors • Exploring external & internal factors impacting on growth & job creation potential • Focus on established enterprises with potential to expand, generate wealth & take on additional employees. • First study of its kind in SA, over time produce definitive account of the country’s SME sector. SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  2. Panel: 500 firms • 10 – 49 Employees • Operating for at least 2 Years SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  3. SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  4. SBP’s SME Growth Index • 2011 Top level findings: Manufacturing Sample Profile • Mainly in Plastics, Food, Metals, Wood, Printing, Chemicals. • 10m Median Turnover • 29 Permanent Staff • 55% Operating for over 20 Years • 60% Business owners are 51 years or older • Diploma/Matric (Grade 12) • Anxious about the future of sector, economic climate strategic problem, increases in administered prices - (electricity, fuel & costs of imported components) key concern. SME GI, Manu Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  5. Challenges to business Growth & Staff Expansion Full Sample SME Growth Index, NPC Report 2011 SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  6. SBP’s SME Growth Index • 2011 Top Level Findings • SME Manufacturers: • Labour Market: • 25% of manufacturing panelists identify inflexible Labour regulations as critical barrier to employment. • 55% Major regulatory barrier to business growth • Shortage of Skills: • Skills, qualified artisans, backbone of manufacturing – in short supply. • 15% SME manufacturers state quality of basic literacy, numeracy is poor. • On the job training more burdensome. • But, • 42% SME Manufacturers have grown their staff over past 5 years SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  7. SBP’s SME Growth Index • 2011 Top Level Findings • Outlook for SME Manufacturers: • More likely than other firms in panel to have shed Jobs, pessimistic about long term future of manufacturing in SA. • 35% will exit in 10 -20 years • 20% have no long term plan • Overall anxious about outlook - many say not able to sell their business, and some expect to close shop on retirement. SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  8. Key Message Emerges • SA in danger of losing small scale manufacturing base. • Result of: • Adverse economic conditions • Aging entrepreneurs + skilled staff • Few new firms emerging to replace. SME GI, MC Presentation May 2012 info@sbp.org.zawww.sbp.org.zawww.smegrowthindex.co.za

  9. SME Growth Index 2012 Survey Commencing in June; Results due end October 2012 www.smegrowthindex.co.za www.sbp.org.za Chris Darroll: 011 486 0797 chris@sbp.org.za

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