Expanding your workforce – what entrepreneurs need to know
Entrepreneurs often take on many roles within their own business as they believe it is solely their responsibility to make a success of the business and often times they have to play these roles when the business is still small and cannot afford additional staff. While the business is an entrepreneur’s prize possession, it is […]
Office interior entrepreneur sells creativity and imagination
The saying – ‘If at first you don’t succeed – try, try again! – is definitely true for 2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year ® entrant, Gary da Silva, who has embarked on three entrepreneurial ventures over the past 20 years, and is testament that persistence pays off. As a result of […]
Local female entrepreneurs ‘making it happen’ across SA’s sectors
This coming Saturday, 8 March, marks International Women’s Day 2015, and highlights the need for various countries around the world to celebrate the achievements of women. Gugu Mjadu, spokesperson for of the 2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition says that this year’s global International Women’s Day theme, ‘Make It Happen’, is […]
2015 Budget encouraging for SMEs
Unemployment remains the country’s greatest economic and social challenge Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, 2015 Budget Speech The 2015 State of the Nation address, presented by President Jacob Zuma on 12 February 2015, referenced unlocking the potential of small enterprises, and identified small business as one of Government’s nine strategic priorities to be pursued this year. […]
2013 EOY entrant journey to business success in competitive financial industry
Many business owners don’t grow up dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, but grow into the career path later in life. This was the case of Jeanie Harvey, owner of Camelot Business & Financial Solutions, an accounting and tax business which also offers accounting tutoring lessons, and an entrant in the 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners […]
2015 competition now open for entries
Now in its 27th year, the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition – the premier entrepreneurial platform in South Africa – continues to pay tribute to the fearless entrepreneurs who remain dedicated to not only fostering a culture of entrepreneurship in the country, but also to their business and staff. South African […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
SA’s premier entrepreneurial competition open for entries
2015 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition launches South African entrepreneurs rarely receive the acknowledgement they truly deserve, and should be praised for the role they play in the creation of jobs and economic development in the country. This is according to Nazeem Martin, managing director of Business Partners Limited, who was […]
Competition to inspire SA’s next entrepreneurial generation continues to evolve
South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial showcase going strong since 1988 Entrepreneurial prospects are plentiful in South Africa as every sector has a product or service that can be improved upon. Entrepreneurial endeavours therefore depend on the individual’s determination to not only notice the particular gap in the market, but act on the opportunity in order to […]