Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year

he 2024 Business Partners Ltd. Entrepreneur of the Year® awards were held last week, celebrating entrepreneurial excellence in the country.

I am humbled to serve on the independent judging panel, interviewing the 16 finalists, that came from different provinces, industries and backgrounds. Each had a remarkable story to share about themselves and their business.

Today, I want to share a golden lesson from the Winners (Part 1 of 2) to inspire and guide others on their path to excellence.

𝟏. 𝐁𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲

The Legends Barbershop, “Africa’s #1 Rated Barbershop” provides premium haircuts, beard and hair care products, and accessories.

For Sheldon Tatchell a barber is a superhero in his community. Across the road from his business, there was competition from other barbers. They provided the same service to the customers, it was a monetary transaction. When customers went to his barbershop, Sheldon Tatchell built relationships with them. They came back again and again.

Sheldon Tatchell says “One day I just realized that i wasn’t cutting ordinary hair in that place, I was cutting the hair of legends in this community of Eldorado Park”

Sheldon Tatchell The Legends Barbershop

Winner: Entrepreneur of the Year

𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

IFASCO provides matriculants a second chance to get the required points to secure tertiary admission.

When you meet DOCTOR NYANGANI TSHABALALA, his passion, and dedication to making a difference in the community sets his business apart from others in the sector.

DOCTOR NYANGANI TSHABALALA says “We take pride in our holistic approach, which addresses academic gaps and builds the self-confidence and resilience young people need for lifelong success.

Many of our graduates have gone on to achieve higher education goals, start their own business or become leaders in their communities. What more could an educator ask for?”

DOCTOR NYANGANI TSHABALALA, IFASCO Academy
Winner: Impact Entrepreneur of the Year

𝟑. 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

NewSpace Systems is a multinational manufacturer of spacecraft components and sub-systems. Last week, they commenced construction of a
new manufacturing facility to fulfil the growing demand for space hardware.

James Barrington-Brown says “We understand each mission is unique. We therefore give customers the option to adapt individual products or go for a custom solution. Our production facilities are designed so that we can mass manufacture custom solutions as efficiently as our standard product ranges”

They are proud of putting South Africa on the on map, setting the standard for what can be done in this country in component manufacturing.

James Barrington-Brown NewSpace Systems
Winner: Innovator of the Year

Reference
(1) Entrepreneur of the Year(C) Awards 2024 Finalist Brochure

Business Partners Ltd. Entrepreneur of the Year®

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