This project sets out to:

• stimulate entrepreneurship among the unemployed
• reduce employment by giving people the option to start a business
• provide comprehensive support to the 1,000 participants over a period of 4 months

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Tell me more about this project.
2. Will I get the R1,000 in cash?
3. When does the campaign entry close?
4. Can I submit more than one entry? What if I have more than one good idea?
5. Can I enter if I already have a business?
6. Will I have to give the money back?
7. Can more than one family member enter the campaign?
8. Can we put the money together/ Enter together?
9. Is this open to previously disadvantaged citizens only?
10. What if the business fails?
11. Will there be anyone to help us?
12. I am not getting along with my mentor, what can I do?
13. I have a degree / I have studied, can I enter?

1. About the Project
The Western Cape government will be giving 1,000 unemployed people, R1,000 each to start their own businesses. All you have to do is come up with a GOOD business idea. If we like it, we'll give you the R1,000 and FREE expert advice.

1. Any South African citizen over the 18, resident in the Western Cape may enter.
2. Application forms can be picked-up and dropped off at public libraries and RED Door offices or downloaded.
3. Access the rules and ad here.

The procedure for this campaign is as follows:

• The campaign will close for entries on 31 May 2005.
• Thereafter, all entrants will be contact to verify information.
• A first round sifting process will occur and face to face interviews will happen in September with the short-listed entrants.
• At the end of October the 1,000 names will be announced.
• These entrants will be assisted with drawing up a business plan based on their idea with the assistance of a mentor.
• They will have one month to complete this.
• The R1,000 will then be awarded.
• For a duration of 3 months thereafter, the businesses will be assisted and monitored by a compulsory mentor.
• A final analysis will be done and the overall winners will be announced in March 2006.
• The winners will receive up to R5,000 to expand their business.
• This is an initiative of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

2. Will I get the R1000 in cash?
No, stock or equipment for your business will be purchased on your behalf

3. When does the campaign entry close?
31 May 2005

4. Can I submit more than one entry? What if I have more than one good idea?
No, you will have to choose the best one for your success.

5. Can I enter if I already have a business?
No, this campaign is meant for persons who are unemployed only. For people who have no income at all.

6. Will I have to give the money back?
Yes, however, businesses, which fail, will not be penalised but will have to account for the money spent. Where it is found that money is used in a reckless manner or for purposes other than the approved business plan, the participant will have to repay the money.

7. Can more than one family member enter the campaign?
Yes, in their own capacity and having their own business idea.

8. Can we put the money together or enter together?
No, one person and idea per entry. Money cannot be put together.

9. Is this open to previously disadvantaged citizens only?
No, all citizens may enter, but you have to be unemployed.

10. What if the business fails?
You will not be penalised if the business fails, however, you will have to account for the procedures you followed in the business.

11. Will there be anyone to help us?
Yes, each person will be assigned a COMPULSORY mentor.

12. I am not getting along with my mentor, what can I do?
Complaints/dissatisfaction may be forwarded to the overall project manager who will deal with the matter accordingly.

13. I have a degree / I have studied, can I enter?
Of course, as long as you are not currently employed or studying full-time.