SEHDA Outstations
New SEHDA Outstations to Bring Services Closer to
Entrepreneurs
The Business Counselling and Facilitation Unit (BFCU)
at SEHDA guides potential entrepreneurs to set up a small business
and assists existing entrepreneurs to expand, modernize and diversify
their businesses. The BFCU also provides business facilitation
services such as registration of enterprises, duty free facilities,
directory services and provision of pertinent business-related
information.
SEHDA endeavours to bring services closer to entrepreneurs
and to reach a wider range of entrepreneurs. In this regard, three
new outstations have been opened at Goodlands, Centre de Flacq
and Rose Belle. Besides, Business Development Officers have been
posted at the Ministry of SMEs in Port Louis, to assist entrepreneurs.
Main services provided
at these outstations inlcude:
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Business Counselling - Guidance on a specific
business idea for start-ups using 9 questions' business plan
guideline, profit and loss forecast, project costs and break-even
sales.
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Advice for doing first market research
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Guidance to write a business plan
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Information on steps to set up a business
as well as necessary permits and clearances required
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Information on various loan facilities including
terms and conditions with different banks
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Advice on expansion/modernization of an existing
business
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Support to locate further sources of advice
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Registration with SEHDA to benefit from incentives
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Applications for training and workshops at
SEHDA