Raizcorp

By Allon Raiz Most businesses don't fail suddenly. They fail slowly, quietly and politely - while everyone stays very busy. Revenue might still be coming in. Staff are working hard. Clients haven't disappeared. From the outside, things look… fine. But und

Programme sponsor: ECN "I've built something that runs with or without me. That's sustainability. That's leadership." In the fast-paced world of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), resilience, adaptability and a clear strategic vision are cri

Programme sponsor: Exxaro "My biggest lesson has been simple: systems and planning beat hustle. You can't grow a business by just working harder - you grow it by building smarter." My journey into entrepreneurship began while I was still in the corporate

Programme sponsor: Bauba "My entrepreneurial journey has taught me that growth isn't just about numbers - it's about who you become along the way." I've always believed that every experience in life prepares you for the next one. Before I became an entrep

A great pitch can open doors - and a bad one can shut them just as fast. After years of listening to thousands of real-life investor pitches through the Nedbank Pitch & Polish competition, Allon Raiz has seen the same mistakes derail even the most promisi

Programme sponsor: DSV "After joining the programme, my revenue increased by 700%, I secured deals with big brands like Toyota and Isuzu and I now employ 346 people." I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My great-grandmother ran a tavern and I would of

Programme sponsor: DSV "DSV haven't just paid for my place on the programme - they've funded my future, and the future of my family." In 2004, Although I'm a qualified accountant, I realised early on that I didn't want to be confined to a desk job. I star

Programme sponsor: DSV "Everything I learned has helped me shift my mindset from treating GauSHEQ Services as a small side venture to running it as a scalable and sustainable business." I established my business, GauSHEQ, a 100% female-owned entity specia

Programme sponsor: Vergenoeg Mining Company "I have the right mindset to be an entrepreneur - where others might not see anything, I can see a business opportunity." I didn't initially plan to become an entrepreneur. When I completed my qualification as a

Programme sponsor: Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) "I've created employment for nine people so far - and I know this is just the beginning." Some people become entrepreneurs by chance. For me, it was destiny. I always knew I wanted to run my own business,