Our 2012 winners share the benefits of entering the competition
The 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition is officially open for entries! We asked our 2012 winners about the various benefits that they have seen as a result of the competition thus far, as well as their advice for potential entrants. William Duk of The Plantation Shutter Co: Overall Sanlam / […]
Photos: 2012 EOY winners
After months of searching and assessing, the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition winners were announced at an awards ceremony held on Thursday, 6 September 2012 in Johannesburg. Category winners Emerging Entrepreneur: Tabisa Nomnganga, Bravo Promotions Small Business Entrepreneur: Warren Graver, EnviroDeck Medium Business Entrepreneur: Trevor Davids, Trevor Davids Plumbing Innovator […]
2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® winner named
After months of searching and assessing, the 2012 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition winners were announced at an awards ceremony held on Thursday, 6 September in Johannesburg. The overall Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner for 2012 is William Duk of The Plantation Shutter Co. (Pty) Ltd, a business that designs, manufactures […]
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 […]