What we do
Enterprise and Supplier Development
Building Stronger Enterprises. Strengthening Supply Chains.
Azmon Nimrod Business Incubator (ANBI) partners with corporates, public institutions and development agencies to design and implement high-impact Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes that create sustainable businesses, capable suppliers and measurable economic impact.
Overview
How we help
We help organisations move beyond B-BBEE compliance by delivering practical enterprise development solutions that strengthen supplier capability, improve business performance and unlock opportunities for emerging enterprises.
We equip small businesses with the skills and resources they need to thrive and stay sustainable, while supporting local entrepreneurs in a way that contributes to economic growth and job creation in rural areas.
- Customised programmes that meet your specific compliance requirements
- Mentorship, training and support for supply chain partners
- Improved B-BBEE scores that go beyond compliance
- Market access that drives innovation and diversity
What it is
Initiatives aimed at fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises and enhancing the capabilities of suppliers within a supply chain.
Why it matters
To build inclusive economies by supporting historically disadvantaged businesses into lasting corporate value chains.
From programme design and MSME recruitment to business development, mentorship and performance monitoring, ANBI provides an end-to-end implementation partner for impactful ESD programmes.
How we deliver
Our ESD delivery model
Understand
We work with clients to understand their transformation objectives, sector priorities and supplier development needs.
Diagnose
Participating businesses undergo structured assessments to identify strengths, opportunities and development priorities.
Develop
MSMEs receive tailored training, mentorship, coaching and business support to improve capability and competitiveness.
Connect
We facilitate access to procurement opportunities, markets, strategic partnerships and enterprise support networks.
Measure
Progress is tracked through structured monitoring, reporting and measurable performance indicators.
Graduate
Businesses complete the programme stronger, more resilient and ready for sustainable growth.
Flexible delivery
Flexible delivery options
Why us
Why partner with ANBI?
Integrated enterprise development
We combine enterprise development, business incubation, supplier readiness, skills development, market access and digital innovation into one practical support model.
Customised corporate solutions
Every programme is designed around your organisation’s industry, transformation objectives and supplier development priorities.
Proven programme delivery
Our experienced team manages the full programme lifecycle, from design and beneficiary recruitment to implementation, monitoring and reporting.
Inclusive economic impact
We specialise in developing women-owned, youth-owned, Black-owned and rural enterprises, creating stronger businesses and more inclusive local economies.
Innovation for future-ready businesses
ANBI integrates digital transformation, AI adoption and green economy opportunities to help MSMEs become more competitive and resilient.
Keep exploring
Other ways we support founders
Business Incubation
A collaborative workspace where emerging entrepreneurs across many sectors turn ideas into trading businesses.
Strategic Consulting
Experienced consultants help you plan, position and grow your business with confidence.
Market Research and Analysis
Understand your customers, spot the trends and back every decision with real data.
Questions, answered
Enterprise and Supplier Development: questions, answered
What is Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD)?
ESD is a strategic approach where corporates invest in growing small businesses inside their supply chains. Done well, it improves B-BBEE scores, drives transformation and brings new capacity into the value chain.
Is ESD only relevant to large corporates?
No. MSMEs also benefit, through skills, mentorship and direct routes into corporate value chains. ANBI runs the development side that matches what corporate partners commit to.
How does ANBI partner with corporates on ESD?
We design a customised programme around your compliance requirements and target sector, then deliver mentorship, training and market-access support to the small businesses inside it.
How does ESD improve a B-BBEE scorecard?
Qualifying ESD spend earns dedicated points on the scorecard and unlocks bonus recognition. Done well, the impact extends beyond the scorecard into genuine supply-chain transformation.
How are MSME beneficiaries selected?
We co-design the selection criteria with each corporate partner. It is typically a mix of sector, geography, ownership profile and growth stage, so the cohort matches the procurement opportunity.
Let’s build stronger enterprises together
Whether you require a complete ESD implementation partner or specialised support for your existing supplier development programme, ANBI is ready to help you build sustainable enterprises that create lasting economic impact.
Partner with ANBI to transform your Enterprise and Supplier Development investment into measurable business and community outcomes.