Meant to Bee™ is a raw and non-processed honey producing business that was established to respond to the challenges faced by small and emerging beekeepers in South Africa. As a result, SMEs form the core ofits business model, and make up the largest source of honey and beeswax. Meant To Bee engages with beekeeping industry stakeholders across the country to identify suitable SME beekeepers. At the outset, fifteen SME’s were identified, who will benefit from investments into new hives, equipment, training, and operational mentorship. These SMEs are all active beekeepers with some training and experience in running beekeeping enterprises. The SMEs have been assessed according to several criteria to gauge their suitability to enter the Meant to Bee™ system. In this edition of The Entrepreneurial Edge, we focus on the business of bees and honey making in SA.