Western Cape Government launches JUMP App.
The Western Cape Government, a province of South Africa has launched a JUMP app that gives entrepreneurs and business owners all the resources needed to start, scale and grow their companies.
Before the novel app, was JUMP’s mobile website which has supported thousands of entrepreneurs access to digital tools, applications, services, training, and real-world support networks.
The JUMP app assists businesses by granting them access to trusted information, business networks, tools, and advice.
Currently, the app is available on the App Store and Google Play free of charge
Its features range from a map driven database of small businesses and service providers across Western Cape. This database allows entrepreneurs to list their business and find other businesses to network with, and support within their area.
Other features available in the app are;
How To –For guidance on starting and running your business
Biz Assist – To find local organizations and businesses to network
JumpCast – For inspiring talks from experts and other entrepreneurs;
JumpStart – A business health check that highlights new opportunities and ideas.
Tools & Apps – To access helpful Tools and Apps for your business.
Events & Opportunities – For finding local events and opportunities.
Map yourself – List your business and find business support in your area.
In addition to the features, JUMP has collaborated with FinFind, a leader in small business finance readiness, to add the FundingAssist feature to the app.
This feature gives business owners seeking funds the chance to meet the financial needs of their companies, provides recommendations on the appropriate funders and products available, and also give assistance with their funding readiness and application process.
Jump is a multi-faceted SMME initiative that includes a mobile app that promotes the growth of businesses.
The platform aims to promote the growth of SMME’s in digital empowerment.
Jump is an initiative of the Western Cape Provincial Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism.