MetropolitanRepublic/9439/E First National Bank - a division of FirstRand Bank Limited. An Authorised Financial Services and Credit Provider (NCRCP20). Commercial Banking When your business takes its first steps, take it one step at a time. Opti–Baby & Kids is a daycare with a difference. They’ve created an environment in which get the help they needed. Then they came to FNB. We looked at their situation, and saw children can grow and develop, but what makes them unique is their staff. Opti-Baby what was at stake. If Opti-Baby was unable to grow, 480 potential employees would provides young, unemployed women with specialised training, and many of the paid not have jobs. We wanted to help, and the Vumela Enterprise Development Fund was interns become permanent employees. The business was a success – a perfect example just the partner Opti-Baby needed. This fund caters for clients who have the potential of a profitable business that creates opportunity for society at large. And just as the to positively impact society, and Opti-Baby was a great candidate. We tailored a unique minds they’d grown, they needed to do the same for their business. They wanted to open financial solution for them, gave them advice on becoming a better business, and they’ve 20 new daycare centres. Their challenge was an unusual one, because their vision and been flourishing ever since. Opti–Baby is well on their way to their goal of 20 new daycare structure defied regular banking mandates, they didn’t fit the mould, and they couldn’t centres, and the Vumela ED Fund is proud to be a part of each baby step. Ready to grow and expand your business? Speak to our Acquisition Team, contact Zak Sivalingum on (011) 649 0502, 082 333 0468 or email zak.sivalingum@fnb.co.za Contact us on 087 312 8912 or email newbus@fnb.co.za for more information.