INFORMATION TOOLKIT FOR SMALL SUPPLIERS
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BECOMING A SUPPLIER
The first step in joining the Boxer ESD programme is to ensure that you have a registered business that operates in terms of the company law of the Republic of South Africa. 1. HAVE A REGISTERED BUSINESS You will need to: • Comply with all the relevant legal and industry-related regulations; • Obtain all required licences and permits; • Register with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) annual returns, health and safety, food safety, ethical employment (skills development levy) and labour practices(UIF and PAYE) annually. If your turnover exceeds the legally prescribed threshold, currently R1 million, you will be obliged to register with SARS. 3. CORPORATE PROCUREMENT This comprises fixtures and fittings for stores, distribution centres and offices (such as shelving, refrigeration and furniture), consumables (products such as packaging and stationery), and service contracts (such as security, cleaning and trolley porters). If you are supplying a service, you will be considered a business-to-business service provider and will fall into the corporate procurement (CP) category .
2. DEVELOP YOUR PRODUCT The second step is to develop an understanding of the category that your product falls into, as well as Boxer’s Merchandising Strategy. Your product will probably fall into one of the following categories: groceries and general merchandise, bakery, butchery, fresh convenience (chilled or frozen ready-to-eat products), private brands, perishables, or fresh produce. If you supply food products, you will need to: • Comply with Boxer’s mandatory minimum food safety requirements. • Understand how your product fits into Boxer’s merchandising strategy. • Develop your product strategy based on Boxer customers’ needs. 4. BOOKKEEPING AND CASH-FLOW MANAGEMENT Determine how much capital, cash flow, time and resources you will need to successfully manage and operate your business. Ensure that your business plan details these requirements and, if you are unsure, seek advice from a professional such as an accountant or bookkeeper. Your business plan will need to include the following: • CIPC registration number • Turnover • Cash-flow projections • Projected income statement and balance sheet
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