Why EOY is valuable to the entrepreneurial community
2013 competition entrant, Richard Qonto, shares some information with us about his business and discusses why he decided to enter the competition this year. Briefly describe your business and the industry you operate in? Pendairies (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Parmalat distributor based in the Western Cape. My key business functions comprise of marketing and […]
Celebrating entrepreneurial success at the 2013 EOY business workshops
In order to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence, Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® (EOY) have been staging business workshops around South Africa to create platforms for entrepreneurs to network and learn from each other. During April, workshops were held in Nelson Mandela Bay, as well as Pietermaritzburg. In Nelson Mandela Bay guests were addressed […]
Successful local entrepreneur tells his secrets
“Set goals and never give up.” This is what Duncan Paul, a highly successful entrepreneur with eight thriving businesses, says are the most important keys to success as an entrepreneur, when he recently spoke of the lessons he’s learnt in business, at a seminar hosted by Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® (EOY […]
Environment needed that is conducive to SME growth
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are widely considered a major contributor towards the South African economy and one of the biggest contributors to job creation, yet despite this, the SME community continue to face various challenges that limit their growth. According to Lionel Billings, head for national consulting services at Business Partners Limited, government needs […]
Estate planning and the business owner
By Clive Hill (Legal Adviser: Sanlam Trust) As a business owner, time-management is your greatest challenge. You need to focus 100% on your business, but can’t afford to lose what you have worked so hard to build up. At the same time, you want to do what is best for your family and, at the […]
Top tips for marketing your business in 2013
During an economic recession small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often adopt a survivalist mentality by focussing on cost cutting strategies that ensure short-term success but, ignore long-term prosperity. According to Gugu Mjadu, Executive Manager of Business Partners Limited, marketing tends to be one of the first spending areas to be cut when times are tough. […]
Western Cape on track to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Africa
Globally known for its serene natural beauty and cultural diversity, the Western Cape is on track to becoming more than just a tourist destination. The region, renowned for its robust entrepreneurial activity, is fast establishing itself as Africa’s ‘Silicon Valley’, a region in California which is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies, […]
Sanlam and Business Partners launch the anticipated Entrepreneur of the Year® competition in the Nelson Mandela Bay
Budding entrepreneurs from around the Nelson Mandela Bay last week packed into the plush Radisson Blu hotel along the Port Elizabeth beachfront for the launch of the anticipated Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® (EOY) competition. Announcing the call for entries for 2013 – the closing date is June 16 – head of […]
Mutual benefits for businesses adopting green alternatives
Due to the growing pressures of climate change on a global scale, consumers are increasingly becoming more knowledgeable about their impact on the environment, due to initiatives such as Earth Day, celebrated worldwide annually on the 22 April. This has also led to an increase in the demand for businesses that supply environmentally-friendly products and […]
Why EOY is valuable to the entrepreneurial community
2013 competition entrant, Magriet Smit, shares some information with us about her business and why she decided to enter the competition. Briefly describe your business and the industry you operate in? Word4Word is a company that provides educational tutoring to school children and underprivileged children. Word4Word has two sub divisions: Word4Word Reading Therapy Word4Word […]