1. by Monique Labat General Manager eThekwini Municipality SMME Fair 2010 Wednesday, 1 September 2010 by Monique Labat General Manager

3. Our partners: KZN Department of Economic Development & Tourism eThekwini Municipality Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Host Institution) A Public Private Partnership

4. World Trade Point Federation Origin UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade & Development) WTPF (Non profit org) est. in 2000 to assist SMMEs enter international market Special attention given to countries less advanced in trade development UNCTAD assists WTPF through capacity building activities Global partnership: to promote trade, development and to reduce poverty 106 Trade Points in 70 countries around the world 4 Trade Points in South Africa: TPSA Johannesburg, TPSA Durban, TPSA Nelson Mandela Municipality & TPSA Mbombela

5. What is a Trade Point? A trade facilitation centre Participants in foreign trade transactions grouped under a physical/virtual room to provide necessary services for trade transactions. Source of trade-related information Providing actual and potential traders with data about market opportunities, potential clients and suppliers, as well as trade regulations and requirements.

6. Where are we based? 4 th floor, Tourist Junction, 160 Monty Naicker Street Trade facilitation centre: computers & training facility Trade-related information: market opportunities, export leads, access to databases, potential clients, suppliers & regulations Arrange meetings: commercial banks, freight f/warders & shipping Export and import registration forms SARS DA 185 Assist SMMEs to complete EMIA forms for exhibition participation Our geographic footprint is the Province of KwaZulu-Natal All industry sectors can be promoted for exports by Tradepoint and this includes services

7. What does it cost? Annual Fee R100 per annum for emerging exporters Annual Fee R500 per annum for exporters, and importers Annual Fee R550 per annum for service providers Global Trade Directory System subsidised by Tradepoint South Africa at the cost of US$40 per annum We are a membership-based organisation. Rates from 1 Jan 2010:

8. Thank you for your attention