– Networking opportunities within your community
– Make business contacts and take advantage of networking opportunities both locally and internationally
– Reliable business information via chamber communication channels
– Promotion and publicity
– Business advice and business support services
– Access to members-only discounts and services
– Chamber enterprise development initiatives and programmes
ZULULAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
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The Zululand Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is constantly reviewing its service offerings to ensure we remain relevant, and assist our members to grow their businesses. Many of our services are aligned to international chambers of commerce standards, but we are mindful to keep our offerings relevant to the local market.
The following services are available to members as a baseline offering. However, based on industry needs and events, we offer additional services and events throughout the year.
The Chamber communicates extensively with its members personally, electronically and via the printed media
- E-Blitz : Advertise your business, e-mail based advert sent out weekly.
- Chamber Magazine : Yearly magazine distributed throughout Zululand, members have the opportunity to advertise in the mag it also carries a full membership directory.
- Marketing Display : Display your business cards and flyers in the Chamber office foyer
- ZCCI Website : Yearly banner advertising available, latest news, developments and presentations are posted on the site daily.
- ZCCI Facebook Page : Latest news and updates are posted on a daily basis.
- ZCCI Twitter Page : Latest news and updates are posted on a daily basis.
- Chamber News Letter : Distributed twice a year with all the Chamber news and developments.
- ZCCI Logo : As a member you have the opportunity to use ZCCI Member Logo on your company letterhead and website.
A variety of presentations and workshops are offered by the ZCCI to provide information and training to businesses.
The ZCCI facilitates numerous events such as speed networking and breakfast networking sessions which provide opportunities for both informal and formal networking between businesses. These popular events are well attended and result in new business leads and the ability to extend your direct and indirect network.
- Business Woman’s Conference
- SMME Seminar
- Business Excellence Awards
Chamber Support Services
International trade development and facilitation
The Chamber offers information on certain aspects of exporting and importing which is a vital and comprehensive service.
International contacts
Due to the fraternal relationship that exists between Chambers of Commerce worldwide, members have access to Chambers situated in most parts of the world.
Document Certification/Certificates of Origin
The Chamber, as an accredited issuing body, certifies certificates of origin as required by foreign customs authorities.
Support services
Assisting with the development and implementation of Business Growth and Retention Strategies (LED).
Lobbying the provincial/local government on issues of mutual concern to all members and local chambers, for instance on issues such as electricity, telecommunication and water.
Offering members the opportunity to offer fellow members a discount of products and services via the ZCCI.
Specialist Advisory Bodies:
- CEO’s Forum
- Divisional Meetings : Richards Bay, Empangeni, Eshowe
- SMME Committee
- HR Committee
- Water & Waste Committee
- Drought Crisis Committee
- South African Road Federation. (SARF)
- Central Induction Training Committee
- Joint Training Committee (JTC)
- Port Liaison Committee
- Tourism Committee
Business Advice
The Chamber is able to provide members with information on a variety of business matters including:
- Company Registrations
- General Business advice: Income Tax, VAT, WMCA, UIF, PAYE, SDL.
- Access to Finance – Assisting SMMEs, directing them to correct service provider.
- Company Credit Reference Checks
- BBBEE Certificates
- SMME assist : Business Consulting & Advice
- Member Assist : providing info on service providers to our members
- Assistance Letter of good standing
- NGO listing
- Venue Hire for meetings– ZCCI Mini boardroom
- Distribute Tender information, Import export regulations / legislation updates
- SACCI updates
- Business legislative updates & Parliamentary News watch – Transmits information from parliament to the business community
The Chamber is able to assist members who require guidance and information on labour issues, conditions of employment as well as education and training related legislation.