Gerrie van Biljon – Executive Director Business Partners Limited

Technology changes at a rapid rate, but is this the same for the business world? You bet! If you think that you can apply the same thinking and the same approach towards business as you did 15 or 20 years ago, you are in for a surprise.

Consider what it was like 15 years ago: no Social Media, no iPads, the World Wide Web…

Gerrie van Biljon – Executive Director Business Partners Limited

The way in which you run your business is often based on what you believe made it a success in the first place. Your plan of action is based on the credence that what worked in the past will work in the future. A long as this philosophy works its fine, but to what extent does is actually work?

When I visit entrepreneurs and start asking questions about their business model, how long they have been in…

Gerrie van Biljon – Executive Director Business Partners Limited

So many potential entrepreneurs dream to be in a business of their own. That is great since this will not only offer an opportunity to the business owner but will create jobs (hopefully), offer a product or service, create wealth and then also to contribute to economic growth.

Before you go into business you need to understand what this entails and also whether this is for you. (Complete our…

Gerrie van Biljon – Executive Director Business Partners Limited

Ever wondered why SMEs cannot access finance for their businesses? And whether is it justified?

Research indicates that access to finance is the main hindrance for entrepreneurs in starting or expanding a business. This not just a local phenomenon, but is experienced by entrepreneurs worldwide and sometimes is justified.

There is a simple reason for the lack of available finance for SMEs, and that is…