Nedbank launches business hub in Sandown

Dave Schwegmann, managing executive of branch network at Nedbank, said this is part of the recent conversion of the Sandown branch to the new ‘Branch of the Future’ design, a concept that the bank plans to take to selected small business nodes around the country.

Sandown is the first Nedbank branch to receive the new look and feel of the new design with the hub aimed at providing entrepreneurs with meeting rooms and office space, Wifi connection, desktop access and screen projectors. The space will effectively have all the tools required to conduct business, meet with like-minded people and network. The location also has the capacity to host conferences and larger meetings of up to 50 delegates outside of branch opening hours. All of these services are free of charge to both Nedbank and non-Nedbank clients.

Schwegmann explained, “As a bank, we are acutely aware of the challenges facing small businesses. With the small business hub, we are now testing a very practical concept that could increase the productivity and effectiveness of entrepreneurs who ordinarily may not have access to these kinds of facilities, or find themselves stuck in Sandton between meetings and want to use their time more effectively.”

He said Nedbank has already converted 23 percent of their branches to the new design. “The essence of the design is to create an environment where we can place greater emphasis on client advice and education, while providing clients with self-service technology to meet their day-to-day needs,” added Schwegmann. “We hope to convert 70 percent of our branch network by 2017.”

Details: 011 294 2088 or Sandownmeetingroom1@Nedbank.co.za