How it works

From quick score to funding-ready.

A simple path built for South African SMMEs: check where you stand, see what's blocking you, and fix it with a clear action plan.

Four simple steps

  1. Step 1
    Take the quick assessment
    15 questions. Approximately 3 minutes. Instant readiness score. No account needed.
  2. Step 2
    Unlock your quick report
    Enter your email to receive a personalised readiness report.
  3. Step 3
    Create a free account
    Save your progress and unlock the comprehensive assessment.
  4. Step 4
    Fix your blockers
    Work through your action plan and request expert assistance when you need it.

Five readiness pillars

Each pillar is scored out of 100 and combined with weightings that reflect what South African funders, corporates and government buyers actually check.

Fundability
25%
Bank records, revenue history, funding readiness.
Compliance
25%
SARS, CIPC, VAT, UIF, COIDA, B-BBEE.
Tender Readiness
15%
CSD, tax status, company profile, capacity.
Financial Discipline
20%
Revenue, expenses, profit, cash flow, budgets.
Growth Readiness
15%
Customers, pricing, systems, growth plan.
Quick Assessment

15 plain-English questions across the 5 pillars. Instant readiness score and top blockers. No account needed.

  • • Approximately 3 minutes
  • • Free, no sign-up
  • • A secure link to your report emailed to you
Comprehensive Assessment

A deeper assessment across all 5 pillars, with a full action plan and the ability to request expert assistance on any action item.

  • • Full action plan by pillar
  • • Downloadable PDF report
  • • Request expert assistance
Contact us

Talk to our team

We help SA SMMEs unblock funding, tender and compliance requirements. Reach out any time.

Readiness score, not a guarantee

Your readiness score is an informational guide, not a guarantee of funding, tenders, investment or appointments. Read full disclaimer.