How to know when or if your Partner is a Contributor?

How to know when or if your Partner is a Contributor?

Often I spend my time helping entrepreneurs debunk the myths surrounding equity and joint venture partnerships, specifically in the context of supplier and contractor relationships. In other words, you need to assess first and foremost why you are seeking to engage...
Deciding between Staying in or Opting out

Deciding between Staying in or Opting out

In business, such as in life, disputes are part of the journey. However, when is it better to bow out versus continuing with the company and essentially trying to make it work?   Well, there is no easy answer. It depends on the reason for the unhappiness.  ...
Events 2022

Events 2022

February Growth Masterclass: Legal Foundations Start-ups Cost: R149 per person When – Every Thursday in February Book here: https://qkt.io/E6h1hU Entrepreneurs often neglect the legal side of their business and as a result, struggle to grow and scale. In this session,...
Great Companies and Awesome Cakes!

Great Companies and Awesome Cakes!

We often get asked this critical question – what is a good investment? Not in a financial product context, of course, but in the context of whether you are seeking to start a business or join someone in business or have someone join you. Essentially, this is about...
Tender and the Road to Growth

Tender and the Road to Growth

Richard has an IT business and aspires to do business with large corporates and the government. He knows this is the only way in which his company will significantly grow. He sees a tender advertisement and starts to put a proposal together. A few weeks later, he...
The long and winding road to growth and scale

The long and winding road to growth and scale

Meet John, he owns a manufacturing business. He has been in business for around three years now, building up his product line and becoming a successful business in his community. He only employs people from his local community and, as a result, has enjoyed the support...
Company Culture and the Team – Some Practical Considerations

Company Culture and the Team – Some Practical Considerations

For anyone who has been charged with expanding business and thus the team, one thing is for sure, people are dynamic beings and often unpredictable. It is also true that without a team, and if you do not create future leaders in your organisation, there is little to...
A Socially Distanced, Reflections with Ben

A Socially Distanced, Reflections with Ben

Today as we are living through a chapter of life where Covid-19 is ravaging through our society, I cannot but reflect on what we need to do to move forward. With this in mind, I cannot but recall how challenging life has been as an entrepreneur. I also cannot but be...
Sue and the Corporate David versus Goliath

Sue and the Corporate David versus Goliath

Meet Sue, she owns 20% of a company with her two partners – Peter and Thando.  They started the business of buying and renting properties around 10 years ago.     At first, they purchased low cost properties infrequently.  However, over time the company started to...
Mindful Management – Weird or Wonderful?

Mindful Management – Weird or Wonderful?

What is mindfulness?   Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.   Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment. We feel more...
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