When Leander Opperman, Founder of Unlok Consulting, was asked why South Africa should support Small Business now and beyond, he shared the following : “Our President, Mr. Ramaphosa, has stated unequivocally that the only way the government’s 2030 National Development Plan goals (published in 2012) will be achieved is through SMEs, which are the lifeblood […]
Thulisile Dlamini, Founder and CEO of Ikusasa Technology Solutions, says that they provide Information Communication and Technology Solutions accredited with various technology companies like Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, IBM, Microsoft, CompTIA and MICT SETA (Media Information Communication and Technology Sector Education Training Authority). The challenge that they aim to address is bridging the skill gap and increasing employment opportunities.
Tamsin Oxford is the director of Coffee Content. She is a content consultant, copywriter, PR consultant and editor managing complex content requirements for local and international brands. She started her business because the market was too sparse to take her in after the 2008 recession and her contract had run out. She then cut every […]
Michelle Cavé, is the Founder and Managing Director of Brandfundi, which is a B2B specialist Public Relations and Marketing Communications Agency. Their core specialities include reputation management, corporate communication and issue and crisis management. They also offer writing services, content marketing, event management and training. Michelle says that she always had the ambition to create […]
Riaan Rautenbach is the owner of LIVE FR8™, a South African start-up that offers Cargo Suppliers and Transporters improved low-cost logistics services using Cloud Technology. He explains that their App can be used on any Smart Device for Cargo Suppliers to add their loads to it, Transporters to find their loads on it and for […]
In 2011, Ceri Phillips started her business – From The Barkery (FTB) – a luxury pet brand, that produces and designs, all things for dogs and cats. They specialise in manufacturing CBD products for their furry friends, plus they also have a pedigree twist on all human baked treats – including personalised treats, biscuits, cakes […]
Zeldeen Muller is the founder and CEO of a company called inSite Innovative Education Solutions. They develop software solutions that they license to management boards of businesses, retirement funds and medical aids. AgendaWorx.com is their flagship product. Zeldeen says that she always wanted to be self-employed – that just the thought of being independent and […]
