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Stages of BEE for SMEs Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 KEY ROPES OF BEE Ownership Direct Empowerment Management Employment Equity Human Resources Development Skills Development •Broad-based BEE Strategy (March 2003) • Broad-based BEE Act (Signed January 2004) •Draft Codes of Good Practice on BEE (December 2004) Preferential Procurement Indirect Empowerment Enterprise Development Residual factor Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Denial Stage • Features of this stage – No basic understanding of the imperative behind BEE – No intention to implement any BEE initiative • Typical Statement – “We do not provide goods or services to the government, therefore we do not have to worry about BEE” – “This is something for the big guys” • Snap survey question – BEE has no relevance to me. • Affirmative procurement effect Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Public Sector Entities 1st Tier Suppliers Supplier A 2nd Tier Supplier AA Suppliers Supplier BA Supplier B Supplier BB Supplier C Supplier BC 3rd Tier Suppliers Supplier BAA Supplier BAB 4th Tier Suppliers SUPPLIERS TO THE ABOVE COMPANIES Stages of BEE for SMEs Supplier BAC Supplier CA Suppliers to CA © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Anger • Features of this stage – – – – – Rage and subtle resentment “Emperor caught with no clothes on” No idea where to start Anything will do just to get them off my back Excuses found for not doing much • Typical Statements – “BEE is reverse discrimination” – “BEE will kill the economy of this country” • Snap survey question – The idea of BEE being imposed on small business makes me angry. Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Bargaining • Features of this stage – Obsession with the scorecard and legal form of BEE rather than economic substance – Unsustainable BEE deals – Fronting-type of mechanisms put in place – Still not fully conscious of what real BEE requires • Typical Statement – “It seems like we have to do this, What is the minimum that we need to do to gain the maximum points” • Snap survey question – If the Government gave me a tax break or other financial incentive, I would consider becoming a BEE company. Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Depression • Features of this stage – Assimilation of lessons through the hard way • Unsatisfactory ratings • Negative public perceptions on initiatives • Losing business even though there were initiatives in place – Emotionally exhausted and painful period – Slow absorption of what the spirit of BEE is • Typical Statement – “We have tried do much and yet we get no recognition for our efforts” – “What can we learn from all this?” • Snap survey question – The idea that I have to have BEE status makes me want to give up. Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Acceptance • Features of this stage – BEE is imbibed in the blood of the top management and from the bottom up – There is integrity/alignment in the following • Our true thoughts about BEE (Thought) • What we communicate to internal and external stakeholders (Word) • What we actually do (Deed) – BEE integrated in the different aspects of the company value chain – There is robustness and substance to the initiatives around BEE – The is realism in what can be achieved • No draining pessimism • No misplaced and uninformed enthusiasm • Typical Statement – “BEE is a long-term imperative and this is what we are doing on a day to day basis to contribute” – “BEE and transformation is natural part of doing business in this company” • Snap survey question – The concept of BEE is right for my business and for the economy. Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Where are we in South Africa • The first decade of democracy – Spent in the denial stage (1994 – 2002) – Anger stage (2003 - 2004?) • Current scenario – Bargaining stage (Majority of companies) • Increase in the number of BEE deals – Sustainability questionable • Increase in fronting activities – Increased affirmative procurement pressure – Acceptance stage • BEE Competitive advantage • Once all entities in the sector comply, BEE competitive advantage vanishes Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Results of Snap Survey The 5 stages of BEE among SMEs 45.66% 50 45 40 30.17% 35 25.28% 24.27% 30 17.48% 25 20 15 10 5 0 Denial Stages of BEE for SMEs Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Reality check: BEE Awareness Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Reality check: BEE ownership • BEE ownership levels decreasing – 2004 = 41% – 2005 = 36% – 2006 = 29% (with 14% saying don’t know) Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Reality check: BEE Procurement Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Stages of BEE – Side 2 • Childhood Innocence – “With BEE I’m S-O-R-T-E-D, tell me where to sign?” • Pain – “How could this happen to me?” • Knowledge – “I need to get more info to make this work this time around” • Action – “I am applying the knowledge I’ve gathered to add value and have more returns on my investment” • Wisdom – “…” Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 What do you need to do? • Understand the basics of what BEE is all about • Determine your capacity to be able to contribute • Quantify the TWO GAPS – Between what the targets and where you currently are – Between your current status and your competitors • Put integrity to your BEE initiatives – Alignment in Thought, Word and Deed • Always focus on the substance of BEE rather than just earning points on the scorecard • Do not rush because of fears nor be complacent by waiting for finality in the codes or charters • Keep It Simple Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Effect of BEE on the value of your company Impact of BEE on Company Valuation 600 500 Value of Company 400 300 200 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006 Questions? Stages of BEE for SMEs © Bonngoe Capital (Pty) Ltd 2006