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I'm Phindile Ndamase, and my world revolves around legal and business compliance. SME's hold a special place in my heart, recognizing them as the real powerhouses of our economy. My work is a blend of passion and purpose, focusing on creating simple, budget-friendly legal solutions for everyday business problems. With a keen understanding of labor laws and business requirements, I strive to offer personalized support to entrepeneurs.

1️⃣ Are you running out of answers? 2️⃣ Working harder and getting fewer results? 3️⃣ Stuck on how to move forward? If you are a new or established entrepreneur or want to start a side hustle, I can help get the results you want with less risk, cost and time. I am Willem, an award-winning business and startup coach and mentor. As the recipient of the esteemed 🏆 Startup Mentor of the Year 2023, I bring 25 years of entrepreneurial experience. I offer a unique human-centered perspective on entrepreneurship and business development. I don't build businesses; I develop the people who build successful businesses. 👉 Book a FREE 30-minute chemistry session today.

Mzwakhe Xulu is the founder and CEO of LaTonisi Business Consultants, a leading business development agency in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. With expertise in business plan writing and funding applications, he also offers services like COIDA, VAT, and company registrations. Mzwakhe has won multiple awards, including the 2021 UNISA Innovation Challenge and the KZN 2024 WISA Innovation Den Awards. He serves on nonprofit boards and reviews applicants for the YALI Business & Entrepreneurship Development Program, often judging pitching sessions. As a serial entrepreneur, Mzwakhe is dedicated to fostering SME growth and innovation in South Africa through LaTonisi Business Consultants.

I have worked with SMEs and Entrepreneurs for the past 15 years in terms of funding, finance readiness, investing, and operations. Having operated on both sides (running a small business as well as financing and assisting small business) I am well-suited to guiding small businesses in starting a business, growing a business, financing a business, and optimising a business. My role is to simplify the complex world of finance for the small business owner so that they can focus.

Hi, I'm Marlon, a Marketing Strategist and founder of Story Advantage, a marketing agency for B2B entrepreneurs. With 20+ years in Marketing & Business Strategy, I use storytelling to boost businesses. Since 2008, I've helped brands with simple yet powerful stories, backed by effective marketing and growth strategies. Many businesses make marketing complicated. Success is about putting the right product in front of the right customers and sharing its benefits in an engaging way.

Empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs for solid foundations and growth! As a former engineer turned entrepreneur, I co-founded IP Braai, an online Legal Agency, and Flipping Fast, a property company. My goal is to establish an accessible online platform for legal services and education, aiding all entrepreneurs in thriving. I can assist with Patents, Trademarks, Registered Designs, Company Registration, Franchising, and Legal Templates.

In transforming a local training center into a national college, I immersed myself in entrepreneurship. After selling my college, I now mentor, train, and advise aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through DoBetter.Business. For almost a decade, I've shared my experience, knowledge, and expertise, supporting startups and SMEs. Explore innovative small business ideas and receive entrepreneurial guidance tailored to fuel your success journey.

Experienced in Governance with a master's degree from Wits University, I specialize in research, drafting business plans, and proposals for SMEs and entrepreneurs. As a mentor, I guide businesses in securing 100% funding by meeting all criteria. A seasoned Management Consultant, I focus on social innovation and economic development, adept in Strategic Planning, Business Modeling, Business Development, and Growth Strategy Implementation for SMEs.

I'm a marketing enabler, coach, and content creator, having launched my RedMatchstick consulting business after 25 years in executive marketing positions in the hotel industry across Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and Mozambique. With over 30 years of expertise in sales and marketing, I offer unique insights and simple yet effective marketing strategies, aiding entrepreneurs and SMEs. Work with me to implement your effective online conversion funnel for your online business.

I am Yolisa, a Tax Professional with 25 years of experience in all aspects of business finance. Knowledgeable about small business tax and SARS small business tax requirements, I specialize in assisting entrepreneurs. My purpose is to impart tax, accounting, payroll, and general business knowledge to others in a practical and simplified manner.