Top business tips for 2014
Our 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® winners share their top business tips Education is an on-going process and according to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, this is especially true for entrepreneurs, who are faced with new challenges on a daily basis. He […]
2012 winner, William Duk, takes his business to new heights
In light of the recent launch of the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, which aims to honour, benefit and uplift local entrepreneurs, William Duk of Plantation Shutters and overall 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year, shares his experiences and discusses how his participation in the competition is […]
EOY entrant moving forward in the transport industry
In light of October being Transport Month we chat to 2012 competition entrant Ashley van der Berg, Managing Director of Rail2Rail, about his journey as an entrepreneur in the transport industry. 1. Briefly describe your business and the industry you operate in? Rail2Rail is a specialised concrete railway sleeper manufacturer, based in Kimberley in the […]
Mentorship: Adding invaluable outside skills to your business
Entrepreneurs are often exposed to duties, situations, problems and opportunities that many have never had to face before. Entrepreneurs also rarely have someone to discuss common problems with, or to turn to, for objective advice and honest feedback and this can sometimes lead entrepreneurs to feel like they have the loneliest job in the world. […]
Innovative construction company awarded Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year® Award
Founder of construction business Silverline Group, Jonathan Pepler, has been recognised for his remarkable accomplishments during the early stages of a business life cycle by being awarded the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year® title in the annual Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year ® Competition, which was held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, […]
Margaret Hirsch scoops Lifetime Achiever Award
Margaret Hirsch, Chief Operations Officer of national appliance store, Hirsch’s, was awarded the Lifetime Achiever Award at the annual Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year ® Competition, which was held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 September 2013. Serving as a remarkable inspiration and role model to aspiring entrepreneurs, Hirsch, the first recipient of […]
2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® winners named
Following an intense judging process and assessment of the 14 successful entrepreneur finalists, the 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition winners were announced at an awards ceremony held this morning in Johannesburg. The overall 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year® winner is Tommy Makhatho, owner of BiBi Cash & Carry, a retail […]
The beauty of business budgeting
Business budgeting, just like personal budgeting, is imperative for financial peace of mind. In the case of business owners, says René Roux (Head: Sanlam Liquid), proper budgeting can also help ensure the long-term success and sustainability of your business. “Most businesses, regardless of size, will experience an ebb and flow in their revenue, and external […]
Women who are doing it all – the mompreneur
It is no secret that women business owners are more affected by the addition of a child in comparison to their male counterparts. However, female entrepreneurs are increasingly proving that they are able to successfully run a company and care for a family at the same time, and this has led to the rise of […]
Finalists for leading entrepreneurial competition announced
Quality of 2013 entrants praised by judges After a gruelling first round of judging the 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® judges have announced that 14 finalists have been chosen to go through to the next round of the competition, with the ultimate winner to be announced in September. According to Nimo […]