Before a buyer makes contact or a funding application is reviewed, one step usually happens first: an online search.
“If your business cannot be verified digitally, confidence drops,” says Tracy Symons, Marketing Relationship Manager at SAFI. “A professional website signals that a company is organised, stable and ready to trade.”
To address this need, SAFI has vetted and partnered with MinniSites, a digital service provider offering affordable, fully managed websites tailored for manufacturers.
What the offer includes
Through this partnership, members can access a professionally designed and managed website for R3 000 per year. The package includes domain registration, website design and build, hosting, technical management and ongoing content updates. A complimentary single-page business website valued at R1 000 is also included.
“This removes the cost and complexity barrier,” Symons explains. “Manufacturers do not need internal technical capacity to maintain a credible digital presence.”
The model is straightforward. Renewal applies annually and only if the member chooses to continue.
Who this solution suits
The MiniSites offering is ideal for manufacturers who:
• Do not yet have a website
• Rely solely on social media platforms
• Require a professional online profile to support export readiness
• Need a cost-controlled digital solution
A structured website strengthens buyer trust, supports funding applications and improves visibility when linked to SAFI platforms.
How to participate
Members can contact SAFI directly to register their interest. SAFI will facilitate an introduction to the MinniSites team and coordinate onboarding to ensure members receive the approved package and pricing.
