SME Business Development and Project Management Specialist

Zika Consult (Pty) Ltd offers expertise in business strategy development, marketing strategy, sourcing funding and infrastructure project management.

About Us

Zika Consult (Pty) Ltd is a specialist business development and project management company offering expertise in business strategy development (comprehensive business plans), marketing strategy (marketing plan), sourcing funding and infrastructure project management.

Zika Consult (Pty) Ltd is committed to assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) achieve sustainability, believing that growth in these sectors is vital for socio-economic development in Southern Africa.

We provide unique solutions for each client that is tailor-made for their specific needs. We through our network of professionals empower entrepreneurs through sharing skills and transferring business knowledge. This unique offering of financial know-how and mentoring / coaching assists entrepreneurs maximize growth and profitability that encourages sustainability and success.

Zika Consult (Pty) Ltd supports SMEs and NGOs through all stages of development from start-up through to maturity, providing a complete customised solution which addresses all aspects of business and organisation.

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We are currently are officially appointed as a mentor for Small Enterprise Finance Agency to assist with business turnaround strategies and business advisory services.

We are also appoint by Aurik Business Development (Pty) Ltd to conduct financial analysis and Funding Readiness courses to SME / enterprise development  businesses.

We provide services in the following

Investor Materials

o Business Plans – Rising funding for various projects, such as business expansion, business purchase, MBO, etc.
o Pitch Decks – particularly for:
    → Venture capital – growth equity financing to accelerate your business growth.
   → Angel investor - Seed financing to build and/or release your product to get early market traction and prepare for your next fundraising round.
o Financial Modelling

Capital Raising

o Bank Loans
o Equity Financing – (leveraged buyouts and creative finance structures, etc.)

Business Valuations

Statutory Business Requirements

o Company registration;
o Amendments to company registrations;
o Share certificate acquisition;
o BEE certificates;
o SARS registration & tax clearance certificates;

General Business Advisory Services

o Marketing plan
o Business profile writing
o Business registration

Training

Offer training courses in
o Basic accounting - using internationally developed Colour Accounting tm
o Advanced Business financial modelling in Excel

Zika Consult (Pty) Ltd is managed by highly qualified, experienced and highly motivated staff.

  • 10 years of SME mentoring and coaching.
  • Over 22 years of commercial banking experience covering all aspects of lending, risk, aftercare/mentoring and management.
  • 5 years of investment banking experience.
  • Over 7 years’ experience in development finance; and
  • Over 18 years of project management experience.

What Makes Zika Consult Exceptional

Funding

We are in constant contact with investors and funders. This enables our business plan writers to develop plans understand what each funder is looking for so as to ensure that our approach is congruent with their funding criteria and goals, thus ensuring successful funding of projects.

Strategy Development

We don’t just document your ideas on paper. Our business plan experts conduct market research and collaborate with you to create strategies for you to succeed in today’s business environment today and tomorrow.

Vast Client Experience

We have developed plans for clients in a variety of industries, including Tech start-up, multi-national corporations, and non-profit organisations. We know how to develop a successful plan regardless of your stage of growth or type of business.

Who we serve

JSE Listed Companies
Mid-Sized To Larger Companies
Small Business Owners

Early Stage Entrepreneurs
Start-ups (Tech start-up)
Non Profit And Government