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Where EE, BBBEE, and the SDF Function Actually Intersect (And Where They Don’t) Skills planning isn’t about box-ticking — it’s about building people with purpose. In this article, we’ll explore where EE, BBBEE, and the SDF function actually intersect —…

What Goes into a Great Training Plan (Even for Small Businesses.  Stop winging it. Here’s how to create a real training roadmap that supports your team and your WSP. If your WSP feels like a once-a-year admin task, you’re not…

Skills Planning on a Shoestring What small teams can actually do when money is tight, but growth still matters If you think skills development is only for big companies with big budgets, think again. Most of the best training in…

Understand how your WSP/ATR is evaluated — and how to make yours stand out You’ve gathered the data, filled in the template, and submitted your WSP/ATR on time. Now what? What happens on the other side — at the SETA?What…

How to Document Informal Training (Without Losing Your Mind) If you’re already doing the work — here’s how to prove it and report it right Let’s be real: informal training is the heartbeat of most small businesses. You don’t have…

Skills That Grow Your Business (Not Just Your Submission) How to align training with real-world business needs — and still meet your SETA requirements If your WSP/ATR feels like a once-a-year chore, you’re not alone.For many businesses, it’s a formality.…

3 Costly Mistakes Businesses Make with Their SETA Submissions And how to avoid losing out on grants, rebates, and opportunities Submitting your WSP/ATR isn’t just about ticking a box. Done right, it gives you access to real benefits — funding,…

What Counts as Training in Your WSP? Don’t sell yourself short — here’s what you can (and should) include in your submission. Most small businesses are doing more training than they think. The problem? They don’t recognise it as training…