TRANS extends a helping hand to SMMEs
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 260 Views |
Trans cash and carry
According to Trans, the new project dubbed 3 Square Banner Stores, is aimed at empowering SMMEs and local entrepreneurs to thrive while equipping them with the necessary skills to improve their businesses. Head of Marketing and Communications at Trans Africa, Thapelo Mmono on Thursday said the 3 Square Banner Store is an opportunity for the group to empower general dealers, tuckshops or SMMEs to flourish.
“Through the project, Trans will assist them with rebranding and marketing, which will assist in evolving their stores in a way that differentiates them across an ever-changing marketplace,” she told journalists. As part of the programme, Mmono said franchises will participate in a monthly meeting where training and advice will be given to the members.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...