For Companies and NPOs exclusively: Help your employees and beneficiaries develop practical business, financial and life skills – that stick! Gain confidence in the world of business and turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Mastering Business & Life: Essential Workshops Taking Care of Business’ workshops are a must for anyone looking to do well in business … Read more
For Companies and NPOs exclusively: Help your employees and beneficiaries gain confidence with all aspects of a computer. Taking Care of Business (TCB) has developed a practical computer literacy course that includes an introduction to computers, MS Office skills, social media skills, email and the internet. Work smarter, not harder Digital literacy and confidence can … Read more
Bongiwe Jonga: A Taking Care of Business (TCB) Success Story Khayelitsha, 42 years old, mother of 2 Everything I owned was gone I graduated from the Taking Care of Business (TCB) Remake programme in 2022. Before I joined TCB I was just coming out of a domestic violence marriage. My house had also burnt down … Read more
Defy South Africa, has recently announced the launch of its ground-breaking Solar Off-Grid fridge and freezer range, specifically designed to address the challenges related to frequent loadshedding and clean energy access in South Africa. Being the first of its kind in the market, the Defy Solar Off-Grid represents a significant step forward in sustainable technology … Read more
Josiah Morake: A Taking Care of Business Success Story Ivory Park, Midrand49 years old, father of 3 Unemployment creates real trauma and stress Before I started at Taking Care of Business (TCB) in the Repair Programme in June 2022, I was a part-time gardener. I had to wake up very early in a dangerous township … Read more
Me and My Money – My Journey to Financial Freedom is a full-day training and coaching programme that empowers people with the mindset, skills and habits needed to start their journey to financial freedom. Take control of your financial destiny. Too much debt and too little savings. Many South Africans are over-indebted. Irresponsible moneylenders and … Read more
In the heart of Atlantis, a transformative initiative called Lokshin Economiz has been making waves in the lives of Grade 10 learners, providing them with a unique Entrepreneur and Business Development experience. Over the course of 8 months, this program has not only opened doors to the world of business but has empowered the youth … Read more
Vuyokazi Majali: A Taking Care of Business (TCB) Success Story Kraaifontein, 45 years old, mother of 2 When you’re at the bottom, you can only go up I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren, and my parents are pensioners – they all depend on me. I was working at an insurance company but lost my … Read more
Taking Care of Business (previously known as The Clothing Bank) is delighted to have received the Social Impact Award at this year’s Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards held on Thursday 23 November 2023. The award is open to organisations working in the fashion and textile system and honours those who have a direct positive impact on … Read more
South Africa, June 2023 Tracey Chambers, CEO of Taking Care of Business (formerly known as The Clothing Bank), explains why entrepreneurship in the informal sector is the silver bullet to address poverty and unemployment Having worked as a social entrepreneur for over a decade, I’ve seen first-hand that self-employment and entrepreneurship – specifically in the … Read more