Prior to establishing the company in 2006, Thommie held management and strategic roles at a number of multi-national companies based in South Africa, Africa and the United Kingdom. As a PhD and MBA Graduate, Thommie has personally been involved in successfully managing thousands of Business Plan Projects, Feasibility- and Market Research Studies on behalf of local and international clients.
As an Entrepreneur, Do You Feel like You Suck Sometimes? You are Not Alone! Where are the days where you would walk into a coffee shop and in passing, the discussions you would overhear are about business ideas, the next big thing, etc.? The past year, 2020, can in some circles only be described as
22 Free Marketing Ideas for 2021 Very little in life is free. So if you can get free marketing ideas, you might be sceptical. Whether your business is still new or well-established, large, or small, you need to tell people about it, and that means marketing (and advertising). But that does not mean you need
Starting Your Own Business and 3 Agonising Emotional Costs Starting your own business means that there are a lot of costs involved. Employee costs, the cost of funding (capital), the cost of marketing, and the cost of monthly expenses. But why do we never talk about the biggest and perhaps most crucial cost – the
12 Tips to Avoid Business Failure due to Bad Cash Flow Management Having worked with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for over 15 years, I have been privileged to provide advice to clients in almost every industry including retail, education, construction, e-commerce, ICT, mining, FinTech, MedTech, Healthcare, Tourism, and even hospitality. By working with all
8 Ugly Truths on How Small Business Financing Will Change in SA after COVID-19 Small Business Financing is already one of the most difficult challenges to SMEs operating in South Africa. Nearly nine months later, and we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way small businesses handle their finances. Stay-at-home orders
10 Startup Mistakes to Avoid in 2021 Startup mistakes, although common, is avoidable. So you have decided to start a business. You have an idea. Let’s say you want to be a carpenter. You print some brochures, some business cards, and take out an ad in your local community newspaper. You pay R15,000 for a
Business Plan Templates – 10 Reasons to be Careful of Cookie-Cutter Consultants A Business Plan Template will not help you on your business journey. In fact, a Business Plan Template can do more harm than good. Having a new business idea is great! But, without a business plan, or using a generic cookie-cutter business plan
5 Difficult Customers you will Encounter as a Startup in 2021 Difficult customers are a part of every business person’s life. The importance of knowing how to deal with difficult customers during the infant years of your new start-up company can’t be overstated. Being equipped with this knowledge and interpersonal skills can assist in ensuring
Your Business Case (Plan) is as Vital as Death and Taxes Your Business Case (Plan) is as Important as Death and Taxes. So… You are ready to start a new venture but are contemplating whether you need a Business Case (Plan). Perhaps one of your friends advised you to write one but you are wondering
16 Reasons to Write a Startup Business Plan in 2021 According to a recent article by Harvard Business Review, entrepreneurs who write startup business plans are more likely to succeed. It is crucially important to synchronise the writing of your business plan with other key startup activities. A startup business plan is a good idea
Your Investor Pitch and 8 Dumb Things you Should Never Say Your Investor Pitch can be one of the most daunting things you have to endure as an entrepreneur. Investors are much better at negotiations than you are; after all, this is what they do, and they do it daily. You on the other hand,
How do you Write a Top Business Plan that gets Noticed? The right business plan is often the difference between a company that stagnates and one that Reaches New Heights. Many enthusiastic entrepreneurs forget to lay the groundwork for their business and head straight to the action. But how can you expect to succeed without