South African entrepreneurial role models
How lucky we are to be inspired by those brave souls who venture forth and start their own businesses and do great things! These are the people that have changed my life by showing me their greatness and making me brave the business world. I have a strong belief that South Africa needs more heroes, so here is my very own “Heroes Roll” to those people who I have encountered who have risked their security to make their dream a reality.
Technology and Design:
Trevor Swart was one of the pioneers – the first of my friends to start up his own now successful digital, branding and design company in Cape Town. Take a look at Sploosh to see his work. I love what he’s doing. You’ll also find his informative blog at supersploosh blogspot.
The Tall Norwegian, Sigve Bessesen is forever pushing the boundaries of my web knowledge. I owe my ongoing internet adventure to him. For-the-Weekend is one of my favourite explorations – the travellers’ online pocketbook for quick getaways to Europe (especially for those who live there!).
Learning:
Robin Booth has instigated an exceptional new approach to Schooling. He started Synergy Schooling in South Africa. Read about it here.
Publishing:
Arthur Attwell has launched his publishing company Electric Book Works. His own published collection Killing Time is reviewed by the Sunday Independent.
Health:
Equine Physiotherapy:
Patrick Thomas enjoys a bit of a challenge. He set up his own Equine Physiotherapy company in 2000 which keeps the horses of the Western Cape in good shape. He commits the same dedication to his own health and recently cycled 12,000km in 120 days (125km p/d) through 10 countries in Africa. You can travel with him Thru Africa, his own Tour d’Afrique experience.
I truly believe in supporting small business. My experience is that the small business will always care that little bit more their customers. I’m hoping that I’ll meet many more inspirational small business owners to which I can dedicate these pages.
Keeping up to date with affairs back home…
I love the South Africa Info site. It’s a great read, with a really good overview of current affairs in South Africa. It gives a broad insight for the traveller or resident. Whilst pining for our sunny shores, I kept up-to-date on business happenings on their business pages and often referred my foreign friends planning their South African visits to SA Info’s Interactive map. Having recently arrived in South Africa, I realised that SA Info was also writing about South Africans Abroad. A handy way to connect to home and re-ignite that good ol’ homesick feeling!
