Entrepreneurial Support Services (ESS) is a privately owned and managed professional Business Development Company.The company caters to the growing demand for practical business consulting designed particularly for SME’s.

ESS was established in 2002 in order to satisfy the need for professional business mentors within the SME market. Within a short period ESS has been established as a leading brand in the business development sector. Today ESS has widespread regional representation in KwaZulu Natal with a significant client base. Pascal Lagesse manages the Port Shepstone office.

We are able to offer the following services:

Business Development:

• Business Plan
• Marketing Plan
• Business Engineering
• Business Administration

Financial and Accounting:

• Accounting Service
• Due Diligence
• Financial Plans
• Business Valuations

BBBEE - Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment

ESS has recently been awarded Associate Membership status of the prestigious ABVA - Association of BEE Verification Agencies. We offer information on the latest codes of practice and assist you in becoming compliant.

Training:

• Basic Financials
• Customer and Service Skills
• Selling Skills
• Marketing on a budget
• Time Management
• Business Management tools for business owners
• Performance management for SMME’s
• Designing your business
• Negotiating Skills
• Project Management
• Market Research
• Basic Business Skills Training

Business Support Services:

• Branding and Logo Design and Printing
• Advertising & Promotions
• Market research

Please contact us if you are starting a business, or need assistance with the marketing and running of your business.