Exceptional ESD Experts to Guide Your Journey

I am Willem, an award-winning business and startup coach and mentor. As the recipient of the esteemed title of Startup Mentor of the Year 2023, I bring 23 years of entrepreneurial experience to the table. With a focus on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, I offer a unique human-centered perspective. Through my Life Design program for entrepreneurs, I help you reclaim your life and optimize your business for profitability.

I am the Founder of DrJ Business Support and co-founder of the African Institute for Entrepreneurship. As an expert in business, executive, and entrepreneurial coaching, I focus on enterprise development, emphasizing aspects like limiting beliefs and value systems. Passionate about people development and empowerment, I support you in your journey to GREATNESS as a leader and entrepreneur, offering tailored guidance for business, personal, leadership, and professional development needs.

As a seasoned mentor and executive proficient in governance, risk, and strategy, with a legal background in taxation, I've garnered valuable insights at renowned international organizations like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and Daimler Chrysler. My skills encompass crafting strategies for corporate governance, risk management, and operational excellence, offering significant benefits to SMEs and entrepreneurs alike.

As a seasoned marketing executive, catalyst for transformation, and leadership coach, my mission is to unlock the boundless potential within entrepreneurs and guide them towards unprecedented success. In today's ever-evolving landscape, I am committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and business skills they need for effective planning and execution to conquer new frontiers

With over 35 years of experience in enterprise development, I specialise in small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs). I employ modern and results-driven approaches to enterprise development, including Lean Start-up, Customer Development, and the Business Model Canvas. I firmly believe that these methodologies can significantly contribute to the success and sustainability of small businesses and entrepreneurs, enhancing their growth and profitability.

As a skilled and determined Chartered Accountant, I bring commercial focus and forward-thinking to my work, with expertise in Corporate Finance and financial management. My experience extends to SME Business Development, Coaching, Mentoring, and Entrepreneurship through diverse roles in Corporate Practice and Social Work. I collaborate with entrepreneurs and institutions such as SAICA Enterprise Development, The Innovation Hub, and Black Umbrellas, driving growth and innovation in the industry.

Drawing from over 24 years of entrepreneurial expertise in the Built Environment, I'm positioned to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. As a qualified Civil Engineer and Construction Project Manager, my insights and guidance can steer startups towards success. I'm dedicated to sharing my industry knowledge to empower fellow entrepreneurs on their path to achievement.

I am widely recognised as a successful business leader and strategic thinker, with extensive experience in various industries and sectors globally. My track record includes overseeing successful initiatives in both the private and public sectors, focusing on legal and business strategy. As an angel investor, I have achieved remarkable results, boasting a 69.5% IRR from 9 out of 15 investments. I actively mentor aspiring entrepreneurs to help them realise their goals.

I'm Sanchia, an entrepreneur who's always strategising for success. With a fervour for small business development, a cornerstone of a thriving economy, I'm here to assist. I offer expertise in market research, crafting marketing strategies, and business plans, catering to fellow entrepreneurs. Additionally, my mentoring sessions cover strategy, marketing, costing and pricing, and operational systems. Let's collaborate to grow your business together!

I am an accomplished and dynamic SMME Consultant, Program/Project Manager and Senior Geologist with more than 12 years of professional working experience. Well known for my ability to meet, achieve and exceed company and project objectives.