SA’s top entrepreneurial competition finalists revealed
The 22 finalists of South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial platform, the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, have been announced. According to Nimo Naidoo, project manager of the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, this year has set a benchmark in terms of celebrating entrepreneurial excellence in the […]
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 / […]
A stylish route to entrepreneurship
Lewis Thomas, Partners Hair Design, 2010 and 2011 Finalist For Lewis Thomas, entrepreneurship is a trait he was born with. One of his first memories of wanting to run a business was at the tender age of 12, when he saw an opportunity to earn money by opening and closing a farm gate in Bath, […]
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 […]
Massage on the beach: yes please!
Mark Vella, MASSAGE ON THE BEACH, 2011 finalist A simple but effective menu of massage on the beach: 20, 40 and 60 minutes – back neck and shoulders, and 20 minute legs. Dr Mark Vella, owner and founder of MASSAGE ON THE BEACH (MOTB), situated in Camps Bay, will give you one more reason besides the […]