September 2018

This month we hear about positivity in the retail sector where major direct marketing business, HomeChoice, is seeing continued success thanks to an unwavering dedication to its core customer base. The level of understanding and loyalty that the business has for its clients is being repaid as sales continue to grow. We talk to CEO Shirley Maltz to find out more about what the future holds for HomeChoice.

We also look again at Fisher Dugmore, the Gauteng-based boutique financial advisory business, following on from last month’s discussion with Dave Fisher. This time around we talk to the second director behind the company, Andrew Dugmore, and get his take on the business that helps you keep more of your money.

Another personal finance story comes from Durban’s FMI. This life insurance specialist is perhaps the most exciting and innovative insurance business we have featured for some time. Its idea of focussing on products with income benefits is starting to gain real traction.

In the manufacturing sector, one which has received a real bashing over the past few years, we hear the story of a shining light, a job creator, a quality producer – The Bespoke Amenities Company. Manufacturing hospitality cosmetics and other related products, this business has its sights set on very realistic international expansion.

We also hear from LEMCO, Weldamax and AQS Liquid Transfer about how these experienced SA businesses are planning to tighten their grip on chosen markets, ensuring future growth.

Interestingly, everyone we talk to still seems to be supportive of the initiatives being put in place by Cyril Ramaphosa. Despite the country facing a new period of ‘technical recession’, the theme seems to be consistent: ‘we regularly face short-term challenges, but we have a leader who will bring success over the long-term’.

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