Successful local entrepreneur tells his secrets

“Set goals and never give up.” This is what Duncan Paul, a highly successful entrepreneur with eight thriving businesses, says are the most important keys to success as an entrepreneur, when he recently spoke of the lessons he’s learnt in business, at a seminar hosted by Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® (EOY […]

Why entrepreneurial skills are important for a business

This month we chat to Justin Hawes of Scan Display, who was one of the finalists in the EOY 2012 competition about how he manages to instil entrepreneurial skills within his business. How do you develop entrepreneurial skills within your business? With freedom comes responsibility. Therefore my management style is very much one of making […]

EOY finalist discusses how seasonality affects her business

Seasonal entrepreneurs rely on the cyclical nature of their business and are therefore required to be considerably future orientated when making managerial decisions. This can be very challenging and requires careful planning and an in depth understanding of one’s business environment. Anthea Ambursley, General Manager of Anansi Business Enterprises T/A Anansi Heights guest house, is […]

Photos: 2010 EOY winners

We would like to congratulate those heroes of 2010 who overcame even the challenges of the recession to come out tops and show that nothing is impossible.

One step at a time

EOY winner the embodiment of real entrepreneurship Martin Beyers is no Richard Branson; he does not instantly draw you into his world with a wealth of charisma. Neither is he a Steve Jobs; intent on taking over the world one iPod at a time. He also does not remind you of Lakshmi Mittal; the creator […]

The era of entrepreneurial excellence

New Entrepreneur of the Year competition launches It is easy to call someone a great entrepreneur during the good times. But how do you define a great entrepreneur during the bad times? Is it the business owner whose business grew during a recession or is it the small business owner that took charge of a […]