Network With a Purpose, Not a Pile of Business Cards
Structured online sessions that turn contacts into referrals — R599 a month.
Meaningful connections are not a luxury. They are a catalyst for opportunity and growth.
- One hour online, every session, on Microsoft Teams
- Industry-exclusive seats — no direct competitor in your chapter
- Referrals tracked through the SBN mobile app
- Access to chapters across South Africa
Trusted by over 30 000 clients across South Africa.
Request a Seat in a Chapter
Complete the form and a SEESA consultant will contact you within the hour, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.
Open to business owners and decision-makers, including sole proprietors.
What Members Say
“As a founding member of SBN, I’ve made invaluable connections across industries, with an estimated combined value of approximately R3,5 million in deals expected to come through.”
Steve Clemo, Circle Consulting
“SBN connected us to a potential R3 million project and a hotel opportunity valued at R32 million.”
Gerhard Franken, Director, Naledi Hospitality & Consultancy
Sound Familiar?
Most networking is a swap of business cards that go nowhere.
- You hand out cards at an event and never hear from anyone again
- The room is full of people selling the same thing you are
- You meet the same faces, but never well enough to send each other work
- There is no record of who referred what, so nothing gets followed up
- You leave with contacts, not opportunities
If you are showing up to events and still chasing your next client, it is time to network with a purpose.
How the Network Works
SBN connects decision-makers through structured online sessions that build relationships and create real business opportunities — not just contacts.
A Structured Session, Not a Mixer
- One hour online, run through Microsoft Teams
- Structured sessions with like-minded professionals
- Recorded, for easy reference
An Industry-Exclusive Seat
- One business per industry in each chapter
- You are not pitching against a direct competitor
- Seats are exclusive for optimal passing of referrals
Referrals You Can Track
- Referrals are logged through the SBN mobile app
- A record of what was passed on, rather than a memory of it
- Nothing depends on anyone remembering a conversation
More Than One Room
- Access to multiple chapters across South Africa
- Open to entrepreneurs, professionals and service providers
- Your reach is not limited to your own town
You get to know people well enough to send them work, and for them to send it back.
What Your Membership Includes
For a fixed monthly retainer of R599, you receive full access to and assistance with:
- Industry-exclusive seats within each chapter
- Access to multiple chapters across South Africa
- A platform to share your services, skills and expertise
- Collaboration and partnership opportunities
- Referrals tracked through the SBN mobile app
- Bi-weekly legal updates
- Recorded sessions you can go back to
- Increased brand visibility
- A passive income opportunity
- The support of a trusted network
Running it on your own is the default. It does not have to be.
There Is a Second Income in It
SBN members qualify as SEESA referral partners.
- Refer a business that becomes a SEESA client
- Earn 12.5% monthly commission on that client
- For as long as they remain a SEESA client
- Handled for you by a SEESA Partners Co-ordinator
A SEESA Partners Co-ordinator sets the arrangement up with you once you are in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost?
R599 a month, as a fixed monthly retainer.
Do I need employees to join?
No. SBN is open to all business types, including sole proprietors working on their own.
What happens in a session?
A one-hour online session on Microsoft Teams with like-minded professionals. Sessions are structured, and they are recorded for easy reference.
What does “industry-exclusive” mean?
Each chapter holds one seat per industry. Once that seat is taken, a direct competitor cannot join the same chapter.
Can I attend more than one chapter?
Yes. Membership gives you access to chapters across South Africa, not only the one nearest you.
How are referrals handled?
Referrals are logged and tracked through the SBN mobile app, so both sides can see what was passed on and what came of it.
Do I have to be a SEESA client to join?
No. SBN is open to all types of businesses, including entrepreneurs, professionals and service providers.
What is the referral partner commission?
SBN members qualify as SEESA referral partners. Refer a business that becomes a SEESA client and you earn 12.5% monthly commission for as long as they remain a client. A SEESA Partners Co-ordinator handles the arrangement with you.
What Happens After You Enquire
- 1
You send the form.
Your name, your number and what you need help with. It takes a minute.
- 2
A SEESA consultant calls you within one business hour.
Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 16:30.
- 3
You find out how SEESA can help.
They ask about your business and what you need, explain what SEESA would do about it, and answer your questions.
Your Next Client Is Already in Somebody’s Phone
The businesses you need to know are already talking to the people you want to reach.
SBN puts you in the room with them, for R599 a month.
Trusted by over 30 000 clients across South Africa.