Entrepreneurs Access Lalane Janse Van Rensburg Softstart Bti

Entrepreneurs’ access to optimum knowledge and learning via streaming solutions
By: Lalane Janse van Rensburg
Enterprise Development Manager
SoftstartBTI

Softstart BTI
Softstart BTI is a Gauteng-based ICT business and technology incubator that stimulates, grows and launches early-stage technology-rich businesses through world-class business and technology incubation

SERVICES OFFERED
Assist early-stage ICT entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses

Supports ICT Innovations
Contributor to economic activity
Contributor to employment creation
High success rate (>90%)
Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor
Value adding Enterprise

Strategic, operational and technology mentoring & coaching
Furnished “plug and play” office space
www.softstartbti.co.za
Access to shared resources
Internet Access
Access to professional service providers
Access to Networking Opportunities
Softstart BTI is a Gauteng-based ICT business and technology incubator that stimulates, grows and launches early-stage technology-rich businesses through world-class technology incubation

Virtual
Early Start
Full Tenancy
The Softstart BTI Incubation Model
Concept Phase
No Track Record
Exploring Feasibility
Limited Ability to Pay
Active Trading
Growing Track Record
Solid Business Model
Ability to Pay
Growth Phase
Sustainable
Operate independently

Softstart BTI and Satellite Incubation
Satellite Incubators
“Mother” Incubator
Virtual
Information Technology
Financial Support
Supplementary Coaches
Physical
Facility
Incubation Coordinator
University-based Coaches

Infrastructure & Network for Streaming -
Entrepreneurial Perspective
Having access to the right information at crucial times can determine the success of an entrepreneur, but do they have the means or time to attend events & conferences?
All they need access to is …………..the Internet.
The information they need is already available

r learning experience

Online Video Advantages
A better learning experience

Accessible from anywhere in the world, anytime
User-friendly
Re-playable
Exact Referencing
Access to lectures/lecturing environments to remote areas
Immediate access to lectures slides & notes (no need to make your own)
Cost Saving – Physical attendance of sessions not required – International conferences
Catering to virtually endless audience
Able to assist more entrepreneurs with organizational development initiatives

Convenience, Cost-saving & Accessibility
Incubator Related Information
Having a conference benefit an entire network is possible with streaming:
The African Incubator Network is a network of business incubators across Africa – more than 312 Incubators are linked to this network currently.
Incubator Manager Training Savings:

Travelling costs from across Africa
Accommodation & food for delegates
Conference costs & printing

Convenience, Cost-saving & Accessibility
Incubator Related Information
Having a conference benefit an entire network is possible with streaming:
The African Incubator Network is a network of business incubators across Africa – more than 312 Incubators are linked to this network currently.
Incubator Manager Training Savings: