Mastering the art of saving for a rainy day

July marks Savings Month, an initiative launched by the South African Savings Institute (SASI) to secure sustainable growth in South Africa, driven by a vibrant savings culture and financially aware population. While this strategy is largely focused at consumers, this year’s theme of “Promoting a Savings Culture” also needs to be instilled into entrepreneurs. Generally […]

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 […]

2014’s top SA entrepreneur identified

South Africa’s premier annual entrepreneurial competition, Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year®, has named Adri Kruger, owner of Tzaneen Country Lodge, as this year’s overall competition winner at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 03 September 2014. In a field of 14 finalists, Kruger stood out from the rest due to […]

Legaci Dry Cleaners and Laundry Services awarded top entrepreneurial Judges Prize

Dudu and Leema Mofokeng, joint owners of Legaci Dry Cleaners and Laundry Services, were awarded the Judges Prize at the annual Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, which was held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 3 September 2014. The Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year ® Judges Prize – an additional […]

SA female in engineering industry awarded Job Creator of the Year title

Theresa Cupido, CEO and owner of Roadmarking and Civil Engineering company, ATN Group (Pty) Ltd, has been named the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year’s Job Creator of the Year® at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg this morning. Cupido was recognised due to the significant role she plays in employing and […]

Leading player in SA’s animal health industry named as Innovator of the Year®

Having noticed a gap in the local market to offer innovative services to clients who required customised health options for their animals, Lorimer Gowar, founder of Larrem (Pty) Ltd, a leading player in South Africa’s Animal Health industry, has been named Innovator of the Year® in the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the […]

Top South African entrepreneur named

2013 winner of premier entrepreneurial competition announced After navigating a grueling judging process and competing with 13 other finalists, Tommy Makhatho, owner of BiBi Cash & Carry, a retail group situated in the rural area of Qwa Qwa in the Free State, has been named the 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® […]

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, […]

Marketing a key to success for small businesses and entrepreneurs

In the current economic climate entrepreneurs are required to keep their businesses profitable, while spending as little money as possible. As a result, entrepreneurs should adopt an integrated approach to marketing their business, as the heart of a business’s success lies in its marketing strategy. This is according to Justin Hawes, Managing Director of Scan […]

Lucky chance leads to entrepreneurial success

South Africa’s top entrepreneur of 2012 revealed In a field of 22 finalists, William Duk, owner of The Plantation Shutter Co., has been honoured with the title of the overall 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year® award in the annual Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition. William managed to successfully transformed The Plantation […]