Many businesses are reeling from relief over the proposed new amendments to BEE verification. The codes have changed from a seven point system down to 5 which makes it easier for companies to get verified. Not only that, but now more points can be scored on each of the 5 codes. This can be maximized when bringing in a BEE consulting company. Not only do they prepare the business for getting verified in the first place, but the BEE consulting firm is also there on a quarterly basis to ensure that the companies BEE status is on track. It is illegal to state that the business is involved in one of the BEE codes and yet in reality to not abide by it or to do so incorrectly.

One of the 5 codes is social development. BEE consulting will ensure that the business goes about this correctly. This code is …