Offline Startups

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There is a lot of focus on startups that are "online" in nature. What about the entrpreneurs who are wanting to startup something or have started something that is offline, but still involves technology. This group is for you!

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What kinds of ventures could be considered "offline" here are a few that I can think of

- product development
- renewable energy
- services sector
- software engineering
- IT related ventures

add your own ideas to the comments and I'll update here as necessary

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And online info and support tool for SA Entrepreneurs

Hi AllI would like to introduce you to the South African SME Toolkit – a resource website aimed at informing, educating and assisting the South African entrepreneur to start, run and make a success…Continue

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Started by Rene Truter Feb 11, 2011.

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Have gone over to the (IT) dark side after being involved in electronic product development, support and manufacturing, and related matters for about 15 years. I found that R&D and manufacturing…Continue

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Comment by William Kleynhans on April 22, 2010 at 8:38: Hi All

Things are moving a pace for the first Bootstrappers Braai . We now have a venue that we will finalize soon.

We need people to volunteer for the following roles
We require some help with the following:

Master of Heraldry: Someone to help design a funky logo
Master Gunner: Someone to help invite people and just create general awareness
Quarter Master: Someone to manage the booty
Boatswain: This person will help manage the stores and setting up functions
Sailing Master: Responsible for the Bootstrapper Braai Group/Blog and who polls attendees on changes/additions to the event
Again the main aim is to hold an informal social event for people starting companies/ involved with start ups or keen to start them.

Comment by Audrey De Jongh on April 5, 2010 at 9:48: Thanks Peter,
T.E.A.M - together everyone achieves more. Regards Audrey

Comment by Peter Ing on April 5, 2010 at 8:59: Wow Audrey what you are doing is amazing. I'll be in touch with you soon about something I am busy with related to what you are doing.

Comment by Audrey De Jongh on April 4, 2010 at 19:36: Bruce, how I wish I found the path 3 years ago. Its been a long lonely road trying to build a business on a shoe string with many telling you that you wont succeed, so no support. I became a finalist for a competition I entered recently and would love to have a peep at your template for your business plan. I have come along way but the financial goodies of BP Pro doesn't work for me, and I don't have time, it has to be ready by Tuesday 6/4 you can email me at audrey@satinlink.com

Comment by Bruce Wade on April 2, 2010 at 8:04: Getting going in this SA market is a challenge of note. Trying to break into a sector, market your product, work on and in your business and then have to deal with staff and photocopy paper issues is just too much for most. Having your business in an Incubator releases most of these issues as you receive support, guidance and services from coaches and mentors.
We see this as a critical facet of any business development. The Entrepreneur Incubator is now able to offer you the business owner a template for a business plan together with a pitch presentation guide that meets the requirements for both banks and Venture Capital firms. Adding to this information we are compiling a list of all the VC and Angel businesses who support South African businesses listing their focus and requirements.

We are here to make you great. That is what we do and we do it well.