Quiz: Test Your Funding Knowledge
Our SME Funding Summit is around the corner. We are so excited – it’s all we can talk about! We’ve even developed this fun quiz where you can test your funding knowledge.
Share in our excitement by completing the below questions and seeing how many you can answer correctly.
About This Funding Quiz
Understanding funding is important, especially if you are prone to feeling like it is an unachievable dream – one where only the lucky few are approved. But getting funds is not a game of chance, in fact, it’s not a game at all. It’s a logical process that you need to follow, and when all the steps are corrected completed, you will receive good news! Whether you should or shouldn’t act on that news is a completely different conversation…
Something that is definitely a game is our Test Your Funding Knowledge Skills Quiz! This quiz is just for fun. No need to give your personal details or be concerned about the results. However, if you get a score of less than 5, we highly recommend that you attend our Funding Summit.
The SME South Africa Funding Summit is a platform where you can meet with industry role players, gain insight into being a bankable, funding-ready business, and find out about the different types of funding that you can apply for.
Score: 0 – 3
Entrepreneurs scoring between 0 – 3 might be great at business, but struggle when it comes to funding matters. But don’t feel bad that you are a Funding Novice, this just means you need to speak to experts about funding and improve your understanding of the wide variety of funding options that exist.
Steps to take:
- Speak to a business coach at our SME Advice Growth pod
- Listen to the presentation about Building a strong pitch deck for early-stage funding by Donald Baloyi, CEO at Zulzi
- Connect with funders at the various exhibits at the Funding Summit
Score: 4 – 7
Not bad. You have some understanding of funding and might even have experience in applying for funding. That makes you a Savvy Pitcher. Invest in you professional development as an entrepreneur and learn how to be a bankable business that is funding ready.
Steps to take
- Don’t miss the panel discussion that dives into What Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors are Looking For
- Find out about Alternative Funding Options for Early-stage Entrepreneurs
- Interact with experts and funders who are ready to address your concerns
Score: 8 – 10
Mmm… Seems like you know what you are talking about. As a Funding Legend, you probably applied for funding previously and believe in honing your knowledge. Why not polish your well-developed skills and get that funding approved?
Steps to take:
- Listen to the Keynote address from the Deputy Minister Of Small Business Development, Jane Sithole, about The State of the Small Business Landscape.
- Find out more about the SME funding landscape in the latest report about Funding for SMEs in South Africa.
- Mingle with fellow business owners that are growth-oriented.
Why You Must Expand Your Funding Knowledge at the SME South Africa Funding Summit
The first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit will allow you to gain insights into becoming a bankable business, master the art of pitching, improve your funding literacy and get your business fully compliant on the spot. Connect with top investors and discover the funding solutions to take your business to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your growth and turn your vision into reality!
Attendees can also look forward to:
- Refreshments
- Goodie bag chock full of useful business treats
- SME Advice Growth Pod
- Exciting prizes from partners
Whether you’re an established business looking to scale, an entrepreneur validating your business model, or seeking funds for working capital and purchase orders, this summit is designed for you. Ensure you have a seat at this premium event by buying your ticket immediately!
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