The International Conference on Business Advising (ICBA), the first conference of its kind, casting the spotlight on what is considered one of the most important business support tools, business advising. Business advising plays a critical role in enhancing the survival, performance and success of all businesses, in particular start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The ICBA2017 will take a 360-degree view of business advising, looking at the profession itself, business .. continue reading advising practices, and performance. It will examine the following central questions, among others: What factors determine the success of business advising as a business support tool? What are the experiences and lessons from South Africa and around the world in delivering impactful business advice?How can the impact of business advising be measured and improved? What are future directions in business advising?
Timings07:30 AM - 05:00 PM ( Nov 21) (Business)08:00 AM - 08:00 PM ( Nov 22) (Business)
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
( Nov 23)
(Business)
1 more Timing | Entry FeesFree & Paid** for details check official website |
FootfallDelegates: 400 (Estimated)Exhibitors: 10 - 50* * Estimated Count | Category & TypeConferenceBusiness Services |
EditionsFrequency AnnualNext edition likely in Nov 2018 | Official LinksWebsite ContactsReport Error Claim this event |
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Organizer Send Stall Book RequestOsiba Management South AfricaTop Rated | 4 events listed | |
Visitors Attending
Joseph Munzhedzi Tshiwilowilo
Member at JMT Business Advisory Services Vosloorus, South Africa
Ivan Neethling
Strategist at inCompany Consulting Cape Town, South Africa
Dr Richard Weinberger
CEO at AASBC Austin, United States
Ntombi Mvubu
ExecutiveAssistance at CITIA Associates Johannesburg, South AfricaDaisy Malele
Managing Director at Dee's Training Johannesburg, South AfricaKhadzi Ya Maorani
Director and Founder of AzwiK (Pty) Ltd at AzwiK Events & Hire Johannesburg, South Africa
Vuyo
CEO at VuMaLi Empowerment Advisors Johannesburg, South Africa5
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Visitor's Reviews
5 carelhventer ProgrammeDesign at The EPI Edition Attended : Nov, 2017
Context, content & participants great. Well done.- More focused topics/speakers- Alternative question method- Tech team - guide speakers on tech setup & test before- Catering great- Facilities good- Policy Forum process & outcome constructive
5 Pilate Moyo Individual Edition Attended : Nov, 2017
The event was excellent. I gained a lot from the industry experts and hope this will be an annual events where we meet and share experiences and map the way forward. A very exciting event indeed
5 Septi Bukula Event Manager at Osiba Holdings Edition Attended : Nov, 2017
The event was really great and well organized, with good representation of delegates and the best content. The event App just didn't work, kept loading forever especially for Apple users.
5 Grant Newell Managing Director at Accelerated Skills Development Edition Attended : Nov, 2017
The conference was exceptional. Well organised and on time. The technical lnfluence outstanding. The speakers and discussion panel sessions world class. Well done to the organisers.
Speakers
Speaker
Christoff Oosthuysen
Founding CEO, Entrepreneurial Planning Institute Cape Town, South AfricaSpeaker
Carel Venter
Chair – Western Cape: IBASA South AfricaSpeaker
Lusapho Njenge
Chief Strategy & Information Officer - Seda South AfricaSpeaker
Vinod Kalicharan
EXCO Member and Gauteng Chair: IBASA South AfricaSpeaker
Shawn Theunissen
South AfricaSpeaker
Stephen Seaka
Head: Public Sector Absa Group South AfricaSchedule & Agenda
| Tue, 21 Nov | Day 1 |
| Tue, 21 Nov | RegistrationReceive your name badge and have a cup of tea before the start of the programme |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Session II: International Perspective on Business AdvisingIn this scene-setting session speakers from Botswana, Denmark and USA will present perspectives and experiences in business advising from their respective countries. |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Refreshment BreakTea and coffee |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Session III: Perspectives on Business Advising Policy and RegulationThis session will examine the key question of whether the industry should be government- or self-regulated, and best practices based on either approach. |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Lunch breakDelegates network over lunch. |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Session IV: Professionalisation of Business AdvisingThis session will cover a wide range of issues relating to the professionalisation of business advising, including education, skills development and qualifications of business advisors, professional standards and accreditation, professional and ethics codes, and professional indemnity. |
| Tue, 21 Nov | Wrap up of day one |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Day 2 |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Session IV: Practice of Business AdvisingFocusing on the practice of business advising, this session will examine a range of issues including approaches to designing business advisory programmes, methodologies, tools and techniques for effective business advising, delivery innovations, quality assurance, and personal development of a business advisor |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Refreshment Break |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Session V: Measuring Business Advising PerformanceMeasuring performance and impact is key to improving the quality, delivery and outcomes of business advising, yet there are not many examples of where this is done as a matter of practice. This session will cover issues such as: determining success (how do we know business advising works?), measurement methodologies, responsibility for measurement, disseminating and using results. |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Partner DialogueServices SETA, a Thought Leadership Partner for ICBA, will share its future plans for business advising and the establishment of an Entrepreneurship Development Institute. Services SETA is a key player in skills development and business advising is an important component of its Management and Business Services Chamber. |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Lunch breakAttendees lunch. |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Coaching CaféICBA 2017 in partnership with Coaching and Mentoring South Africa (COMENSA) presents Coaching Café, free 20-minute coaching sessions offered by COMENSA members. Coaching Café is open to all conference delegates. Appointments will be scheduled via the registration desk. |
| Wed, 22 Nov | Networking CocktailThe African entrepreneurial opportunityMr Ian McCloy, Business CoachBank perspective on small business and business advisingMr Steve Seaka, Head of Public Sector: ABSA GroupTowards a policy, regulatory and implementation framework for business advising Professor Edith Vries, Director General: Department of Small Business Development Announcement of the winner of the GrowthWheel licensing and certification competitionMr Hilton Theunissen, MD: GrowthWheel South AfricaLaunch of the ICBA 2018 Programme of Action•Business Advising Research •Business Advisor Award•ICBA II: 21-22 November 2018 |
| Thu, 23 Nov | Day 3 |
| Thu, 23 Nov | Concurrent Session 1: Learning workshop with refreshments and lunch breakThe training workshop, to be presented by the US-based Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (AASBC), will cover five modules:•Module 1: Small business and SMEs today•Module 2: Operational management•Module 3: Strategic planning•Module 4: Risk assessment and fraud deterrence•Module 5: Marketing your consulting practice |
| Thu, 23 Nov | Concurrent Session 2: Policy Forum (with refreshment and lunch breaks)This session will pull together the content of the first two days of the conference into a focused discussion on implications for policy, regulation and development of business advising as a profession. Specifically, it will address the question: what should be the next steps towards professionalising and promoting business advising in South Africa? What role should be played by government, professional bodies, user groups (e.g. financiers and SME support agencies), accrediting bodies, educational institutions, and small business representative organisations)? This session will also draw from international experience. |
| Thu, 23 Nov | Policy ForumForum continues |
Visitor Ticket Price
| 3800 ZAR | Std Registration - Conference + CPD 22-24 November 2017. Two-day conference, one day training, networking cocktail and conference bag |
| 3800 ZAR | Std Registration - Conference & Forum 22-23 November 2017. Two-day conference, networking cocktail and conference bag |
| Free | Speaker 21 - 22 November 2017. Two-day conference, networking cocktail and conference bag |
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Emperors Palace, The Palace Of Dreams
64 Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1620
South Africa
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