Staying ahead of the game proves rewarding

Western Cape plumbing business owner awarded Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year® award Founder and owner of plumbing business, Trevor Davids of Trevor Davids Plumbing, was awarded the 2012 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year® title in the annual Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® Competition. Judges of the competition awarded the 2012 […]

International acclaim for innovative animation

Western Cape animation studio owner awarded Innovator of the Year Business owner, Stuart Forrest of Triggerfish Animation Studios, has been recognised for his entrepreneurial excellence and innovative business skills by being awarded the 2012 Innovator of the Year award in the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® Competition. According to Dr Kerrin Myres, […]

From new ground springs new growth

Eastern Cape female farmer named as Job Creator of the Year 2012 Madelé Ferreira of Mooihoek Boerdery has been named the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® Job Creator of the Year. Awarded for her incredible ability to adapt and effectively thrive in a previously unfamiliar industry, Madelé’s business has grown from […]

The female perspective on entrepreneurship in South Africa

Female entrepreneurial activity has been proven to be a major catalyst in triggering economic growth in developing countries, such as South Africa. The increased number and quality of female finalists in the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition is thus an encouraging sign. In light of August being Women’s Month, we […]

Passionate mom turned passionate entrepreneur

This month we are chatting to entrepreneur Jackie Lowe, who is one of the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® entrants. Jackie and fellow female entrepreneurs have created a niche and innovative product that both children and parents can equally enjoy. Briefly describe your business and the industry you participate in? Founded […]

Competition entrant turns hobby into successful business

Being an entrepreneur in South Africa is no easy task. Local entrepreneurs need to constantly challenge the obstacles that restrain them and recognise these challenges as opportunities that hold the key to unlocking future success. The 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition aims to commend successful entrepreneurs who continuously conquer these […]

Finalist aims for the moon

The South African market presents tough economic conditions for entrepreneurs. It is therefore important to recognise and congratulate the key individuals that, despite the fear of failure, constantly overcome obstacles, while continuing to explore areas where significant growth opportunities exist. Rina Dique, who has done just this, was a finalist in the 2010 Sanlam / […]

Competition catapults 2011 winner to further business success

The 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition acts as a catapult, driving growth, boosting self-confidence and improving internal efficiency for participating entrepreneurs and their businesses. However, the competition also aims to play a larger role in elevating the standard of entrepreneurial activity in South Africa, as well as fostering a national […]

How a bright idea sparked success

Winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year® award 2011 From being dubbed ‘Marc the Spark’ as a child to naming his multi-million rand business Spark ATM Systems, founder and managing director Marc Sternberg walked away with the overall coveted title of 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year® – which not only earned him the R100 000 […]

Separating the boys from the women

Malani Padayachee, MPA Consulting, 2011 finalist Juggling three kids and a very successful company takes perseverance, stamina and an innovative mindset – characteristics that 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards finalist, Malani Padayachee-Saman, possesses all too well. Being at the helm of MPA Consulting Engineers and having majority women equity shareholding in a very male […]