In any business, you have to know who influences the purchase of your product. While you must have a product that adds value to your customers lives, Carl Pretorius, founder and owner of Just Trees, says that nothing sells itself. The 2016 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year® winner shares his thoughts on why word-of-mouth marketing and continued education is imperative to growing a company. 

Carl Pretorius of Just Trees shares why marketing and education is imperative to growing a company

Meisie Nkosi, owner of Bella Bonni Guest House and Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year® winner shares the qualities she believes will put an entrepreneur on a pedestal and allow them to shine above the rest. 

Meisie Nkosi of Bella Bonni Guest House gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

2016 Innovator of the Year® winner: Ryan Harrison, co-founder of SPARK Schools says while the business has plans to expand offshore, their current focus is solely on South Africa. Listen here as Ryan explains how growing SPARK’s network will impact the country’s future education system.

Ryan Harrison of SPARK Schools shares his dreams for the business

Co-founder and CEO of  SPARK Schools, Stacey Brewer, shares the innovative idea behind the development of their business, as well as the rising need to invest in the future of high quality, affordable education

Stacey Brewer of SPARK Schools  talks about the idea behind the development of their business

Willem van der Merwe, of Africa Biomass Company, shares his thoughts on winning the overall title in the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS, announced in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 6 September 2017.

Willem Van Der Merwe of Africa Biomass Company: The 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year®

Tumi Phake of Zenzele Fitness Group shares his feelings on winning the Small Business category in the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS.

Tumi Phake of Zenzele Fitness Group - 2017 Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year

One of half of the dynamic duo behind Iyeza Health, Sizwe Nzima, shares his thoughts on winning the Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year title in the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS.

Sizwe Nzima of Iyeza Health - 2017 Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year

The 2017 Job Creator of the Year, Siphiwe Ngcobo of iLawu Hospitality Group, shares his thoughts on winning the title in this year's Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS.

Siphiwe Ngcobo of iLawu Hospitality Group - 2017 Job Creator of the Year

Nomfundo Mcoyi of Icebolethu Group shares her thoughts on winning the 2017 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year title in the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS.

Nomfundo Mcoyi of Icebolethu Group - 2017 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Young entrepreneur, Mpodumo Doubada of Pimp my Book, shares his thoughts on winning the Innovator of the Year title in the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS.

Mpodumo Doubada of Pimp My Book - 2017 Innovator of the Year

The Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS / PARTNERS aims to honour, benefit and uplift South African SMEs. Now in its 28th year, the competition celebrates excellence in entrepreneurship, serving as an inspiration to others to succeed in the world of business. Visit www.eoy.co.za  for more information.